Experience

Democracy Prep Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Director of Employee Relations

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  -Assist in the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures; ensure policies and procedures are consistently and fairly applied to all employees. -In collaboration with the Director of HR, annually update employee handbooks, including working with outside counsel as needed and making recommendations to senior leadership for policy changes. -Provide all levels of the organization with day-to-day guidance, partnership, and ongoing education concerning employee relations… Show more -Assist in the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures; ensure policies and procedures are consistently and fairly applied to all employees. -In collaboration with the Director of HR, annually update employee handbooks, including working with outside counsel as needed and making recommendations to senior leadership for policy changes. -Provide all levels of the organization with day-to-day guidance, partnership, and ongoing education concerning employee relations best practices and evolving regulations. -Provide ongoing consultation to students and staff regarding Title IX requirements, compliance, and complaint resolution and strategize with General Counsel to limit organizational liability in employment issues. -Investigate and resolve complex, high-risk, or sensitive complaints, issues, and concerns in a responsive, sensitive, and fair manner; complete and fully document findings and recommendations. -Respond with empathy and timeliness to leaders when they need guidance on how best to navigate sensitive and at times complex employment situations, including terminations and exits. -Work with leaders on disciplinary action steps via Improvement or Corrective Action Forms and develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed. -Provide consultation, guidance, and coaching to HRBP's on addressing routine performance and behavioral concerns such as attendance warnings, policy violations, and performance management. -Promote knowledge and compliance with school policy and relevant employment laws through coaching and training. -Oversee all aspects of separations including working with supervisors and staff on the process and procedure of the off-boarding process and recommend solutions to support retention strategies. -Represent the organization at Employee Development Department hearings. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Senior Director of Human Resources

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

  -Collaborates across schools and departments to ensure the successful implementation of performance management systems as well as a consistent replication of Democracy Prep’s culture and core values across sites and teams. -Coordinates all schools’ efforts related to onboarding and termination of full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. -Develops, implements, and manages staff performance and professional development plan that aligns with the school’s mission, vision, and objectives… Show more -Collaborates across schools and departments to ensure the successful implementation of performance management systems as well as a consistent replication of Democracy Prep’s culture and core values across sites and teams. -Coordinates all schools’ efforts related to onboarding and termination of full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. -Develops, implements, and manages staff performance and professional development plan that aligns with the school’s mission, vision, and objectives and drives high performance. -Nurtures a positive working environment and defines employee relations practices necessary to promote a high level of employee morale, engagement, and motivation. -Creates and maintains master HR files; ensured paperwork is complete and compliant with regulatory requirements and company needs. -Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates. -Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensures compliance with legal requirements.

• New York Director of Human Resources

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

  -Collaborated with the VP of Human Resources, lead the day-to-day of the NY team’s development along with planning and leading the team meetings and team huddles. -Provided support and guidance to the HR team, NY school leaders, supervisors, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations. -Served as a responsive, collegial… Show more -Collaborated with the VP of Human Resources, lead the day-to-day of the NY team’s development along with planning and leading the team meetings and team huddles. -Provided support and guidance to the HR team, NY school leaders, supervisors, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations. -Served as a responsive, collegial representative of the Human Resources team to ensure a high degree of customer service and promote a best-practice HR function. -Reviewed trends provided by HRIS Specialist in compensation, benefits; proposes a competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. -Partnered with the team in fostering organizational effectiveness via org design, change management, process improvement, talent management, and functional HR integration. -Assisted with data entry related to the hiring processes such as background screenings and new hire records in the HR system.

• Assistant Director Of Human Resources

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  -Drove strategic and operational level HR-related planning including Labor Relations, Recruiting & Staffing, Pipeline Management, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership Coaching, Employee -Development, and Performance Management. -Led new and innovative HR practices to create a strong culture of leadership and high-performing teams. -Ensured and maintained all HR processes & records relative to local statutory requirements while providing guidance and leadership to the business regarding… Show more -Drove strategic and operational level HR-related planning including Labor Relations, Recruiting & Staffing, Pipeline Management, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership Coaching, Employee -Development, and Performance Management. -Led new and innovative HR practices to create a strong culture of leadership and high-performing teams. -Ensured and maintained all HR processes & records relative to local statutory requirements while providing guidance and leadership to the business regarding regulatory interpretation and compliance. -Implemented appropriate communication tools and systems to ensure effective flow of information including employee opinion surveys, and leadership communications. -Developed appropriate workforce plans in support of key business needs in a dynamic, changing environment and implemented appropriate change management plans as required.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012



Harlem Day Charter School

• Accountant and Human Resources Manager

  • May 2006 - Jun 2011