Experience

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  Meowtel

  • Greater Philadelphia

  • Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Greater Philadelphia

    I'm Hillary, your Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter, and I'm here to whisker you away into a world of worry-free cat care! Are you searching for the purrfect caretaker for your feline family members? Look no further! With over two decades of experience in the art of cat pampering, I've dedicated my life to providing top-notch care for our furry friends. As a proud member of the elite, I'm ranked in the top 1% on Meowtel, a testament to my unwavering commitment to feline welfare.When you entrust your beloved cats to me, you're not just getting a cat sitter – you're gaining a fellow cat lover who'll treat your fur babies as if they were my own. Your kitty companions deserve nothing less than purrfectly personalized attention, and that's precisely what I offer.Take a moment to explore my purrsonal profile, and when you're ready to provide your precious cats with the purrfection they deserve, secure your reservation today! Space is limited, so reserve your spot now to ensure your feline family members receive the love and care they've been dreaming of.Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your cats a pawsitively pawsome experience. Let's embark on this whisker-twitching adventure together! https://meowtel.com/cat-sitters/PA/havertown/purrfectly-pawsome-cat-sitter

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  Hillary Bloom Consulting

  • Greater Philadelphia

  • Principal HR Consultant

    • Jan 2000 - Present
    • Greater Philadelphia

    02/2012 - PresentProviding HR services to startups, remote/distributed organizations, and small/mid-sized established organizations• Ensuring HR legal compliance and risk mitigation• Building HR infrastructure, processes, and procedures from the ground up• Directing day-to-day HR activities from recruitment to termination• Designing and administering compensation and benefits plans• Managing employee relations, including union investigations and disciplinary actions• Leading career coaching, outplacement workshops, and training• Overseeing performance management• Conducting vendor negotiations and management• Managing HRIS, data integration, reporting, and oversight• Providing HR, administrative, communication, and troubleshooting support• Advising on business, marketing, promotion, and social media strategies• Handling back-end office and administrative tasks and community relations09/2008 – 01/2010Provided HR services to various small/mid-sized companies• Managed insurance RFPs, contract negotiations, and plan design• Facilitated annual open enrollment programs• Ensured corporate compliance with HR regulations• Implemented employment verification, recruiting, employee grievance, and COBRA/FMLA processes• Conducted one-on-one job training interviews and career coaching08/2004 – 12/2006Provided HR services to established small and medium-sized organizations01/2000 – 06/2003Provided HR services to pharmaceutical and financial service organizations• Achieved cost reductions of $20 million annually for clients• Directed global immigration and mobility programs• Led the RFP process, including vendor selection and contract negotiations• Conducted I-9 audits• Provided leadership, training and motivation to HR staff

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  The Clearing House

  • New York, New York

  • Human Resources Director

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
    • New York, New York

    Designed, implemented and managed all human resources activities, programs and policies for 250 employees in 3 states• Decreased $500k annually in insurance premiums; within the first 8 months, revamped the entire health and welfare insurance program, consolidated vendors, negotiated better services• Eliminated $16MM in liability; within 18 months, to decrease and eliminate retiree medical and life insurances• Directed the full cycle employee processes; recruiting, hiring and on-boarding to disciplinary actions and off-boarding • Managed major recruiting projects with tight deadlines, hiring 20 security guards, 5 customer service representatives and 2 customer service directors in two locations• Managed company benefits administration including, health & welfare, Life, STD, LTD, worker’s compensation, COBRA, FSA, AD&D, commuter transit, 401K retirement program and defined benefit pension plan• Managed full vendor process including selection, contract negotiations and benefit plan design enhancements• Directed annual open enrollment process, facilitated employee meetings, health fairs and flu shot programs, wrote all employee communication materials• Identified, evaluated and resolved work performance and employee relations concerns• Managed annual employee performance process, long- and short-term incentive plans, bonus and annual salary programs• Directed compensation, benefits and biweekly payroll processes• Managed year end compensation, benefits, bonus changes• Managed design and development of HRIS (ADP) and ensured continuous integration with Payroll• Directed, trained and motivated HR staff

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  Human Rights Watch

  • New York, New York

  • Global Human Resources Director

    • Jan 2007 - Jul 2008
    • New York, New York

    Directed global HR department and programs for 600 employees, consultants and interns in 42 countries.● Managed global recruitment and determined salaries/compensation for 80+ global positions ● Established satellite offices in Paris, Johannesburg, Tokyo● Conceptualized and conducted all new hire orientations, including benefit communications and enrollment● Managed employee relation issues/investigations, guided management, implemented disciplinary measures ● Developed policies - Global Mobility, Field Based Staff Manual, Employment Manual● Managed global compliance for compensation, benefits, health & welfare, worker’s compensation, immigration, labor/employment laws and practices, including Title VII, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, I-9 ● Managed global corporate insurance portfolio: travel, emergency, evacuation, health & welfare, pension, worker’s comp, specialty contingency risk ● Designed offshore global retirement plan: Plan design, wrote rules and communication materials, employee communications● Researched, negotiated and managed country-specific pension and health insurance plans● Worked with insurance broker to ensure competitive plan rates and cost-effective plan design changes● Directed $3MM travel budget and led the cross-functional team for global travel agency selection, contract and implementation ● Managed and overhauled global HR System (Peopletrak)

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  The Associated Press

  • New York, New York

  • Director International Human Resources

    • Jun 2003 - Jul 2004
    • New York, New York

    Directed international HR department and programs for 125 expatriates, 1,400 locals and freelancers.● Managed staffing, disciplinary, termination, legal and employee relation matters for 240 international bureaus● Researched, created and rolled out 401K style pension plan for Puerto Rico staff● Managed global compliance for immigration labor/employment law and compensation/benefit issues● Reduced $2MM annually: Directed selection, contract negotiations and implementation programs for relocation/immigration services ● Directed and upgraded implementation of global HRIS (SAP)

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  International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

  • New York, New York

  • Global Mobility, Compensation & Benefits Manager

    • Sep 1996 - Dec 1999
    • New York, New York

    Global Mobility, Compensation & Benefits Manager September 1996 – December 1999 Directed global mobility, compensation and benefit programs for 100 international employees and managed global travel insurance program for 4600 employees.● Recouped $10k from billing errors ● Negotiated and resolved new health & welfare insurance contracts, managed international insurance programs ● Redesigned, improved, updated compensation policies to ensure competitiveness, attraction and retention● Negotiated global service provider contracts and managed service providers for relocation and immigration services, ensured competitiveness, cost effectiveness, while providing high quality services Global HR/Logistics Manager, SAP Project (worked simultaneously) October 1996 – December 1999Managed incentive awards, employee relations, legal/tax compliance, and logistical needs for 50 global employees.• Directed $500k travel agency budget, corporate housing selection, contract, implementation, ongoing services

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  Lehman Brothers, Inc.

  • New York, New York

  • Global Mobility & Compensation Manager

    • Sep 1994 - Sep 1996
    • New York, New York

    Managed global mobility and compensation programs for 200-300 international employees, 75-100 international associates and analysts.● Decreased $1MM annual costs by redesigning international assignment policies● Managed legal compliance programs, including immigration and tax equalization programs● Managed health & welfare benefit programs for international assignees

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  ARCO Chemical Company

  • Newtown Square, PA

  • Global Mobility/Human Resources Administrator

    • Jul 1989 - Sep 1994
    • Newtown Square, PA

    Managed global mobility, compensation policies, benefit programs and payroll for 150 expatriate employees.● Collaborated with and counseled line management and employees regarding international assignment programs● Managed $3MM global transportation budget, vendor selection, implementation and ongoing services● Reduced $250k in annual relocation costs by changing vendors and enhancing services● Received Outstanding Performance Award