Experience

Humanity Health Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area • Leads comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, successfully recruiting and hiring top-tier candidates for senior leadership team, product, technology, engineering, marketing, and sales • Creates and implements innovative onboarding processes to seamlessly integrate new employees, resulting in reduced training time and faster time-to-productivity • Champions organizational and talent development, aligning employee skills with business objectives • Informs business decisions and… Show more • Leads comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, successfully recruiting and hiring top-tier candidates for senior leadership team, product, technology, engineering, marketing, and sales • Creates and implements innovative onboarding processes to seamlessly integrate new employees, resulting in reduced training time and faster time-to-productivity • Champions organizational and talent development, aligning employee skills with business objectives • Informs business decisions and strategy refinement by analyzing and reporting on key HR metrics • Collects and uses HR analytics for workforce planning, ensuring the right talent allocation for current and future business needs • Develops and communicates HR policies and procedures, fostering a transparent process and people-focused management style • Leads organizational development and change management initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) orientations; employee training and development programs; career planning; performance management; talent management; employee wellness; agile management; and implementing new cross-functional technology • Designs, implements, and evaluates performance management plans that drive employee productivity and align with business metrics • Launches learning and development training programs • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of business operations, aligning HR strategies with overarching business goals and working strategically with the executive and senior leadership teams • Oversees compensation planning and pay transparency initiatives, ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures that align with organizational goals • Manages payroll operations • Collaborates with legal to ensure strict compliance with employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level • Demonstrates expertise in conflict resolution and mediation • Oversees comprehensive offboarding processes • Proficient in leveraging HR technology solutions Show less



Humanity Talent Network

• Health and Human Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • May 2022 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area



Allied HR Consultants

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  New York, New York, United States Allied HR Consultants provides human resources consultant services for employers looking to grow and develop their internal teams. Services include talent acquisition, employee relations, executive coaching, training & development and business partner support functions.



Coda Search│Staffing

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Recruiting, Life Sciences

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  New York City Metropolitan Area • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiations, and onboarding • Worked with hiring managers to determine job requirements and company needs • Maintained solid relationships with candidates and clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research industries • Created and applied practical sourcing strategies to find quality candidates, including a proprietary capabilities analysis model provided to clients to… Show more • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiations, and onboarding • Worked with hiring managers to determine job requirements and company needs • Maintained solid relationships with candidates and clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research industries • Created and applied practical sourcing strategies to find quality candidates, including a proprietary capabilities analysis model provided to clients to assess their hiring needs • Assisted in developing and implementing standard recruiting practices and processes Show less



Adecco

• Switzerland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director, Medical and Science Recruiting

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Greater New York City Area • Managed strong relationships with healthcare clients to understand their specific hiring needs and preferences • Achieved and maintained outstanding client satisfaction metrics (e.g., Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +75 and annual client retention rate of 96%) • Led strategic planning initiatives to determine recruitment goals, processes, and techniques that align with clients’ overall business objectives • Analyzed market trends, client feedback, and internal performance metrics to… Show more • Managed strong relationships with healthcare clients to understand their specific hiring needs and preferences • Achieved and maintained outstanding client satisfaction metrics (e.g., Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +75 and annual client retention rate of 96%) • Led strategic planning initiatives to determine recruitment goals, processes, and techniques that align with clients’ overall business objectives • Analyzed market trends, client feedback, and internal performance metrics to shape the strategic direction of the recruiting department • Oversaw, mentored, and managed a large team of recruiters, ensuring they had the necessary resources, training, and support • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for professional growth • Ensured the team effectively managed the end-to-end recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to placing candidates in client organizations • Leveraged tools, databases, social media, networking events, and other resources to broaden the candidate pool • Continuously evaluated and improved recruitment processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness, reducing time-to-hire for agency’s senior-level permanent requisitions from 60-90 days to 30-45 days • Implemented technology and tools that enhanced productivity and provide a competitive edge, such as the Agile project management software, Asana • Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for the recruiting team to ensure targets were met and to identify areas for improvement (e.g., time-to-fill; time-to-hire; cost per hire; candidate experience; offer acceptance rate; source of hire) • Organized regular training sessions and workshops for recruiters • Oversaw the recruiting department's budget • Collaborated with the agency's senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with broader business goals, ensuring cohesive operations across departments nationally Show less



BioNJ

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Talent Acquisition

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2018

  Trenton, New Jersey, United States • Developed long-term strategies for talent acquisition in alignment with BioNJ’s goals to create a best-in-class talent acquisition service to its 400+ pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients • Stayed updated with labor market trends, challenges, and innovations in executive recruiting • Oversaw and managed the talent acquisition team • Provided strategic guidance on talent acquisition to C-suite and board-level stakeholders • Oversaw the talent acquisition budget, ensuring… Show more • Developed long-term strategies for talent acquisition in alignment with BioNJ’s goals to create a best-in-class talent acquisition service to its 400+ pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients • Stayed updated with labor market trends, challenges, and innovations in executive recruiting • Oversaw and managed the talent acquisition team • Provided strategic guidance on talent acquisition to C-suite and board-level stakeholders • Oversaw the talent acquisition budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources • Negotiated contracts with external vendors, recruitment agencies, and other partners • Continuously assessed and refined recruitment processes and technologies • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., DevOps, Product, Web Design) to implement technological solutions or tools to enhance efficiency of BioNJ recruiting platform • Developed and hosted strategic networking events to ensure diverse candidate pools and unbiased hiring practices, including Inspiring Women in STEM conferences, HR Forums and Summits • Used data insights to inform executive-level decisions and strategies for workforce planning • Provided individual and group career coaching to professionals in transition • Served as a company spokesperson on major labor and workforce issues in the biotechnology and healthcare industries, including: television interviews, keynote speaking opportunities and presentations • Directed BioNJ’s Human Resources Committee to plan HR conferences, summits, networking events, and job fairs • Led the Life Science Talent Advisory Board, consisting of over 100 life science CEOs, CFOs and HR leaders and created national best practices for talent and workforce development

• Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

  Trenton, New Jersey, United States • Designed and implemented overall recruiting strategies to fulfill hiring needs of BioNJ’s 400+ pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients • Oversaw the drafting and posting of job descriptions on suitable channels, including the BioNJ Talent Network website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Indeed, and other industry job boards • Collaborated with marketing team for branding and communication initiatives to promote clients’ career opportunities • Employed sourcing methods to attract… Show more • Designed and implemented overall recruiting strategies to fulfill hiring needs of BioNJ’s 400+ pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients • Oversaw the drafting and posting of job descriptions on suitable channels, including the BioNJ Talent Network website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Indeed, and other industry job boards • Collaborated with marketing team for branding and communication initiatives to promote clients’ career opportunities • Employed sourcing methods to attract potential candidates, such as employee referrals, social media recruiting, campus recruiting, alumni networks, networking events, and community engagement • Hosted and attended job fairs and recruitment events • Used advanced search techniques on job boards and social media, such as Boolean search, advanced search filters, search alerts, “site:” operator, keyword research, X-ray search, LinkedIn connections • Screened incoming applications from BioNJ Talent Network job board for suitability • Coordinated and conducted interview rounds, including initial phone screens • Worked closely with hiring managers to clarify recruiting requisitions and understand role requirements • Facilitated and coordinated feedback after interviews • Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process • Negotiated and finalized job offers • Handled any post-offer discussions or negotiations • Regularly tracked, analyzed, and reported on key recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness of BioNJ talent acquisition services



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Data Research Analyst

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

  New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States • Conducted research on labor market trends, salary benchmarks, and skillset demands specific to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries • Gathered and validated data from various external sources such as labor market reports, industry publications, academic research, and online databases • Analyzed data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities which supported hiring strategies and workforce planning of companies in the life science and healthcare sectors •… Show more • Conducted research on labor market trends, salary benchmarks, and skillset demands specific to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries • Gathered and validated data from various external sources such as labor market reports, industry publications, academic research, and online databases • Analyzed data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities which supported hiring strategies and workforce planning of companies in the life science and healthcare sectors • Extracted insights on emerging roles, skills in demand, regional talent hotspots, and attrition rates • Developed clear and concise reports and dashboards summarizing labor market findings • Used data visualization tools to create representations of labor market trends for stakeholders, such as Microsoft Excel and Tableau • Worked closely with business leaders to understand their specific hiring needs and provided informed recommendations for their workforce strategies and talent acquisition campaigns • Collaborated with senior leadership and executives to benchmark HR metrics against industry labor standards, competitors, and regional talent trends for workforce planning initiatives • Assisted in designing, implementing, and analyzing surveys to collect primary data on industry-specific hiring trends, employee preferences, and compensation structures • Used labor trend insights to assist in workforce planning, helping companies project their future talent needs and strategize accordingly • Regularly reviewed industry news, publications, and forums to stay informed about major developments, mergers, and shifts that may impact labor trends in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors • Built relationships with industry associations, academic institutions, and government partners to collaborate on research initiatives

• Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Biomedical Internships

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States • Managed Biomedical Fellowship Program, a USDOL workforce grant to recruit college students for internships at life science and healthcare companies • Collaborated closely with company executives and HR leaders to design and implement internships, placing over 500 interns across 90 biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies • Utilized creative sourcing strategies to recruit interns, including campus recruiting, job fairs, alumni referral programs, partnerships with university… Show more • Managed Biomedical Fellowship Program, a USDOL workforce grant to recruit college students for internships at life science and healthcare companies • Collaborated closely with company executives and HR leaders to design and implement internships, placing over 500 interns across 90 biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies • Utilized creative sourcing strategies to recruit interns, including campus recruiting, job fairs, alumni referral programs, partnerships with university career services, and college student clubs • Chaired Biomedical Fellowship Advisory Board comprised of biotechnology industry and academic leaders to promote the internship program



Gatewood Advertising, Inc.

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jun 2006 - Feb 2009

  Cranford, New Jersey, United States • Assisted in job postings and screening resumes for cross-functional teams, including marketing, technology, engineering, product, sales, administration, legal, operations, accounting, and C-suite • Assisted in the recruiting and interview process by sourcing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, scheduling interviews with hiring managers, and preparing offer documents • Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation and orientation sessions • Served… Show more • Assisted in job postings and screening resumes for cross-functional teams, including marketing, technology, engineering, product, sales, administration, legal, operations, accounting, and C-suite • Assisted in the recruiting and interview process by sourcing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, scheduling interviews with hiring managers, and preparing offer documents • Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation and orientation sessions • Served as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, or grievances and escalated more complex issues to Director of Human Resources • Assisted in benefits enrollment for new hires and helped address employee questions • Coordinated logistics for training sessions • Entered and maintained accurate employee data in the company HRIS, PeopleSoft • Assisted in the coordination and communication of quarterly and annual performance reviews • Supported managers in performance-related documentation process • Assisted the HR department in ensuring that company policies and practices comply with state and federal regulations and labor laws • Assisted in processing payroll by providing relevant data, like absences, bonus, and leaves • Supported periodic compensation review processes • Assisted in exit interview processes and ensured return of company assets • Assisted in planning employee engagement activities and team building events Show less



K. Hovnanian Homes

• United States

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Jan 2004 - May 2006

  Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States • Maintained up-to-date employee files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for multidisciplinary teams in property sales, accounting, construction, and property management. • Organized and stored official documents, such as sales licenses, construction certifications, property management credentials, listing agreements, mortgage documents, and occupancy certificates • Posted job advertisements for company’s open positions, including property sales agents, realtors, construction… Show more • Maintained up-to-date employee files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for multidisciplinary teams in property sales, accounting, construction, and property management. • Organized and stored official documents, such as sales licenses, construction certifications, property management credentials, listing agreements, mortgage documents, and occupancy certificates • Posted job advertisements for company’s open positions, including property sales agents, realtors, construction workers, estate managers, accountants, loan officers, and attorneys • Screened resumes and scheduled interviews with hiring managers, coordinating with site offices and property showrooms as needed • Prepared orientation materials for onboarding sessions • Coordinated site-specific inductions and safety trainings for new hires • Assisted in payroll processing, especially keeping track of sales commissions and bonuses • Communicated information about property launches, site updates, and other company events • Entered and updated employee data in company’s HR software vendor, ADP • Generated reports regarding the property sales staff performance and construction crew sizes • Assisted in organizing company events, sales training, safety training for construction crews, and launch events for new properties • Assisted in audits for real estate licensing, safety standards, and property management • Scheduled meetings for executives at sales showrooms, construction sites, and property management offices • Liaised with vendors, including safety equipment suppliers and realtor advertising agencies Show less