Katharine Laban, SHRM-SCP, PHR
AVP, Culture and People Operations at Cronin- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Cronin
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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AVP, Culture and People Operations
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Jan 2023 - Present
Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
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Director of Human Resources
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2023
Hartford County, Connecticut, United States Provide consultation to owners and management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development. Leader in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in a way that positively affects both the Agency and employee’s goals. Effectively plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals. Lead performance management, talent assessment, and recruiting initiatives. Direct the development and… Show more Provide consultation to owners and management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development. Leader in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in a way that positively affects both the Agency and employee’s goals. Effectively plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals. Lead performance management, talent assessment, and recruiting initiatives. Direct the development and implementation of employee orientation and training programs, benefit plans, and policies and guidelines. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws to secure the continued success and profitability of the Agency, as well as advise and counsel management on legal implications of human resource issues related to employee relations. Cronin is a full-service, full-throttle marketing and advertising agency. Big enough to offer formidable strategic and creative firepower. Agile enough to jump on opportunities at light speed. Creating communications that won’t be ignored. And ROI that can’t be topped. Until we top it ourselves. Check us out at cronin-co.com.
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Manager, Talent and Engagement
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2020
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Talent Specialist
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2020
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HR Generalist
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2020
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VNA Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Human Resource Consultant
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Dec 2008 - Oct 2013
Hartford County, Connecticut, United States Managed the human resource function for an assigned customer group and location including the administration of policies, procedures, compensation, benefits, and the hiring/selection process.
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Human Resource Manager
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Jan 2006 - Nov 2008
Hartford County, Connecticut, United States Managed the Human Resource function including recruiting, hiring, benefits administration, organizational development, salary administration, and employee relations while fostering sound relations and an environment of trust with the CEO, Vice Presidents, Managers, and employees on all levels.
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The Hartford
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resource Specialist
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Mar 2004 - Jun 2005
New Hartford, New York, United States Provided support in the areas of employee relations, training and development, reporting, payroll, benefits, and administration within the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania offices through developing strong partnerships and relationships with business partners, business leaders, managers, associates, and the Human Resources team.
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Andor Capital Management
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resource Assistant
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Mar 2003 - Dec 2003
Stamford, Connecticut, United States Provided support for the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Staffing, the HRIS Manager, and the Associate of Benefits and Payroll, managing aspects of recruitment, employee on boarding, employee relations, and administrative functions with a high level of professionalism, successfully ensuring excellent customer service in all areas for prospective and current employees.
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Education
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Le Moyne College
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations