Experience

Unison Infrastructure

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Global Human Resources

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Greater Boston Leading the core Human Resources and talent management activities, including recruiting, compliance, benefits, employee relations and international expansion for both the US and Europe.



Freelance

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

  Greater Boston Provided long term support to multiple clients in the areas of recruitment, compensation, tax compliance, employee relations, HRIS implementation and other special projects.



Private Jet Services

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  Seabrook, NH Reporting to CFO, responsible for all facets of HR including: recruitment, employee relations, benefits administrations, payroll, HRIS maintenance and analysis.



Community Brands

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Business Partner

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

  Greater Boston Area Compensation and Total Rewards, workforce planning, employee relations, 401k Administration, policy development, process improvement, M&A lead, HRIS implementation

• HR Business Partner - Recruiter

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2017

  Greater Boston Area •Responsible for full cycle recruitment in a growth organization •Developed recruitment process • Recruited for experienced software engineers, entry level office and technical staff, project managers and executives • Developed relationships with top engineering and MBA programs to grow employment brand on campus •Benefits administration including plan design, enrollments, separations, invoice reconciliation, vendor negotiations and facilitation of the open enrollment process •… Show more •Responsible for full cycle recruitment in a growth organization •Developed recruitment process • Recruited for experienced software engineers, entry level office and technical staff, project managers and executives • Developed relationships with top engineering and MBA programs to grow employment brand on campus •Benefits administration including plan design, enrollments, separations, invoice reconciliation, vendor negotiations and facilitation of the open enrollment process • Acted as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations. •Policy development •Compensation •Payroll



Mayo Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staffing Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Rochester, Minnesota Area •Work with internal customers to understand the needs of the department and recruit to those needs while adhering to federal, state and local employment laws •Serve as an ambassador for Mayo Clinic in external activities such as campus recruitment, New Employee Orientation, Job Fairs, and other external events while supporting diversity and equal employment objectives •Assist new employees in the onboarding process by reviewing benefits and organizing relocation and coordinating… Show more •Work with internal customers to understand the needs of the department and recruit to those needs while adhering to federal, state and local employment laws •Serve as an ambassador for Mayo Clinic in external activities such as campus recruitment, New Employee Orientation, Job Fairs, and other external events while supporting diversity and equal employment objectives •Assist new employees in the onboarding process by reviewing benefits and organizing relocation and coordinating orientation •Lead behavioral interview panels •Conduct internal equity reviews to be sure compensation for new hires is in line with similarly situated individuals •Work with interdisciplinary team to improve Applicant Tracking System capabilities by researching and implementing new efficiencies in pre-employment screening •Member of process improvement team responsible for reducing time-to-hire in high volume nursing recruitment department through process mapping and utilization of LEAN principles •Coach employees and external candidates on appropriate resume building and interviewing techniques •Member of HR Technology committee responsible for identifying areas of improvement, troubleshooting and recommending solutions regarding HRIS (Lawson, Kenexa, Oracle, Business Objects) Show less



Hope Network

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Employee relations including coaching for improvement, disciplinary actions, terminations, grievances and severance. • Advise business unit leaders during department restructuring to ensure employment and salary equity and budgetary and licensing compliance • Policy and procedure development, review, revision and implementation • Job Description development, review, and revision • Responsible for prescreening, interviewing, offer negotiation, new employee on boarding, and… Show more • Employee relations including coaching for improvement, disciplinary actions, terminations, grievances and severance. • Advise business unit leaders during department restructuring to ensure employment and salary equity and budgetary and licensing compliance • Policy and procedure development, review, revision and implementation • Job Description development, review, and revision • Responsible for prescreening, interviewing, offer negotiation, new employee on boarding, and orientation • Member of executive team responsible for contract procurement and accreditation • Member of HR team responsible to advise IT department in conversion of forms from paper to electronic format • Responsible to respond to unemployment claims • Report generation in areas of turnover, time to hire, compensation, and demographics • Responsible for initial and annual professional credential checks, background checks, scheduling drug screens, physicals and fingerprinting

• Recruiting Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2010

  • Working manager responsible for oversight of full cycle recruiting process of clinical, entry level and professional positions for 2,300+ employee organization • Responsible for high volume recruiting environment: 65-85 hires/month • Responsible for department compliance with Federal and State employment law standards • Developed recruiting process for organization • Reduced time to hire from 90+ days to 55 days • Built and maintain relationships with hiring managers… Show more • Working manager responsible for oversight of full cycle recruiting process of clinical, entry level and professional positions for 2,300+ employee organization • Responsible for high volume recruiting environment: 65-85 hires/month • Responsible for department compliance with Federal and State employment law standards • Developed recruiting process for organization • Reduced time to hire from 90+ days to 55 days • Built and maintain relationships with hiring managers, department heads and business unit leaders to understand hiring needs • Responsible for ATS administration, configuration, setting access rights, and troubleshooting applicant issues • Managed internal and public facing career center offering online application assistance, resume writing and career progression planning and coaching • Attended job fairs at colleges/universities, employment agencies, technical schools and professional organizations to ensure a diverse and far-reaching employment strategy • Created copy for and work with Marketing department on design and distribution of brochures, sell sheets, and social media ads • Posted vacancies in various media outlets including newspapers, cultural publications, job boards, universities, human service organizations and social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) • Develop training for employees and public on interviewing techniques, legalities, best practices and presentation as well as hiring process, form preparation and intranet usage



Manpower Professional

• Recruiter

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2008

  • Recruiting under the verticals of Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and General Clerical via direct sourcing, internet marketing, data mining, networking, employee referrals and job fairs • Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, including activity tracking, posting ads, sourcing, interviewing, screening and presenting potential candidates to hiring managers and guiding candidates through the hiring process • Conduct initial interviews and determine applicant suitability, perform… Show more • Recruiting under the verticals of Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, and General Clerical via direct sourcing, internet marketing, data mining, networking, employee referrals and job fairs • Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, including activity tracking, posting ads, sourcing, interviewing, screening and presenting potential candidates to hiring managers and guiding candidates through the hiring process • Conduct initial interviews and determine applicant suitability, perform reference checks, skills surveys and assessments as necessary before presenting candidates to hiring managers • Associate recognition and counseling on attendance and performance issues • Troubleshoot payroll, compensation and benefits administration questions and concerns Show less



Pier 1

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2006

  • Execution of store-level HR practices and policies, including screening, interviewing, and on-boarding of new employees • Model Company values and ethics, including the Associate Code of Conduct • Communicate clear Company sales and service goals • Ensure associates are knowledgeable and focused through regular communication and reinforcement • Address policy and procedure violations and shortfalls with associates in a timely manner utilizing applicable conflict resolution… Show more • Execution of store-level HR practices and policies, including screening, interviewing, and on-boarding of new employees • Model Company values and ethics, including the Associate Code of Conduct • Communicate clear Company sales and service goals • Ensure associates are knowledgeable and focused through regular communication and reinforcement • Address policy and procedure violations and shortfalls with associates in a timely manner utilizing applicable conflict resolution practice • Provide customer assistance both in store and via telephone • Respond to customer inquiries, special orders, and complaints Show less



U.S. Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal Specialist

  • Nov 2003 - Sep 2004

  • Drafted correspondence including memos, formal letters, and emails to Government agencies, outside businesses, and within the division • Maintained large document databases for multiple cases and attorneys • Used various legal and public search engines to research case law and to verify public record information of witnesses, defendants, and debtors • Assisted with trial witness preparation • Organized and maintained evidence for trial