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Princeton Alliance ChurchExecutive Director of Human Resources
Jan. 2025Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States
The Salvation ArmyDivisional HR Director
Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2024Union, New JerseyWork in partnership with managers, individual employees, and Officers to support the Army's mission to meet needs in Jesus' name without discrimination by researching, developing, and delivering results-oriented service, policies, and systems that align with the Army's values and goals. In partnership with divisional HR staff and the NJ General Secretary, drive divisional HR strategy in the areas of employee development & performance management, legal compliance & education, compensation & benefits, culture & engagement, and change management, as well as all HR program, policy, & project design, implementation, and evaluation.
Dasmen ResidentialHR Director
Mar. 2018 - Jul. 2019Suffern, New YorkDrove the HR strategy in alignment with business and operational objectives, focusing on designing policies and processes that create an exceptional employee experience for all DASMEN employees nationwide. Helped foster a strong workplace culture centered on employee appreciation and recognition. HR Department of One, managing all day-to-day HR operations and large-scale projects, including payroll, benefits administration and open enrollment, recruiting, training and development, legal/compliance, recognition and rewards, compensation management, HRIS selection, implementation, and management, employee relations, and employee engagement and retention. Accomplishments include the implementation of a comprehensive HRIS with HR, payroll, benefits, and time & attendance modules in one calendar quarter, the redesign of the company’s employee bonus structure, and the creation of the Employee Handbook.
OracleHR Business Partner & OTD Lead
Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2018Edison, New JerseyAs OTD Lead in the Americas, designed and launched LEAD Program (Learning, Engagement, and Development Program) as a peer-to-peer learning platform for the Banking/Consulting LoB. Provided OTD guidance to business leaders across the organization to promote talent development, engagement, and retention. Business Partner to Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications line of business; working with business leaders to launch a variety of people initiatives like the OFSAA Leadership Mentorship Program. Focused on major talent retention and engagement areas like career path development, diversity and inclusion, rewards and recognition, and accountability of senior leaders. Collaborated with global OTD team to promote org-wide learning initiatives, HR brand, and OTD thought-leadership. Contributed to recurring Market Intelligence newsletter on a variety of HR, banking, and technology subjects.
CiscoTalent Development Manager
Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2017Iselin, New JerseyManaged the Strategic Onboarding Initiative for Early-in-Career hires in the Global Service Provider organization, focusing on delivering a high-touch, white-glove experience to new hires. Continuous talent development through Individual Development Plans and ongoing training, as well as scaling out Talent Development initiatives to other Cisco groups worldwide. Lead for workforce leadership development project focused on managing inter-generational work teams and improving specific facets of company culture.
PfizerRecruiting Coordinator
Jul. 2015 - Apr. 2016Greater New York City AreaManaged an average of 30 internal and external offer letters a week, and supported the on boarding process for candidates, including background verification, drug screening, and enhanced security checks. Posted and managed job postings, both internally and through external job boards, including LinkedIn.
SAPHuman Resources Business Partner Associate
May. 2015 - Jun. 2015Newtown Square, PASupported HRBPs in the Global Customer Operations and Office of the CEO board areas by submitting organizational change requests and creating ad hoc reports.
Participated in annual Executive Talent Review process, including succession planning and talent readiness, and presented findings to Executive Leadership Team.
SAPTalent Acquisition Associate
Aug. 2014 - May. 2015Newtown Square, PAAdministered and analyze Predictive Index Assessment results for over 50 candidates to date, and provided hiring recommendations to recruiters and hiring managers based on analysis.
Managed weekly reporting on headcount, requisition status, and recent hires for the Products & Innovation Talent Acquisition Team.
Volunteered in the Career Success Center, providing guidance to SAP employees on career development, resume/LinkedIn reviews, and interview coaching.
Created and supported implementation of Diversity Recruiting strategy for Global Customer Operations Talent Acquisition Team, with an emphasis on Veteran recruiting, hiring, and retention.
Designed and implemented Products & Innovation Cloud Success Profile Pilot, created behavioral interview questions to assess candidate fit to Profile, and designed Recruiter and Hiring Manager training for the Pilot and behavioral interviewing.
Vega Career ConsultingOwner/Principal Career Consultant
Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2019NationwideVega Career Consulting specialized in one-on-one job-search consulting. As Owner of the company, I managed all administrative and operational functions, including Finance, Marketing, and Web Design. As Principal Career Consultant, I provided individualized service to each client, spending time with them to get to know their job search needs, and customized VCC's solutions to their situation. Reviewed and rewrote resumes for clients, providing feedback on best practices in formatting and content. Guided clients on processes and best practices of online job searches, including providing support for LinkedIn profiles and online job boards (Indeed, SimplyHired, Monster, etc.).
TE ConnectivityGlobal Talent Management Intern
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2014Berwyn, PennsylvaniaSupported GTM team during Organizational Leadership Review process, including drafting and finalizing PowerPoint presentations for the Operating Committee and Board of Directors.
Assisted in the launch of TE’s Engagement & Inclusion Council, including managing logistics for the kick-off meeting with 18 Senior Executives, and the creation of the Council’s SharePoint page.
Helped manage SuccessFactors language translation project, involving work with an outside vendor to translate content into nine different languages, and implemented changes before FY15 review process.
Volunteered for special activities during Inclusion and Diversity Week, designed promotional flyers and posters, and managed volunteer scheduling and coordination for over 20 volunteers.
Intensive work with PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Word, and SuccessFactors software and systems.
The Christian and Missionary AllianceInterpreter
Jan. 2003 - May. 2020Randolph, NJServed in the translation/interpretation ministry, translating services from Spanish to English for non-Spanish speaking members.
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