Training and Development Specialist

• Jun 2022 - Present

Human Resources Consultant

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

• Provided HR guidance and support to a national network of nonprofit organizations • Partnered with key leadership team members to create policies, manage project workflows, and implement best practices • Provided HR guidance and support to a national network of nonprofit organizations • Partnered with key leadership team members to create policies, manage project workflows, and implement best practices

People and Culture Manager

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2021

• Oversaw People & Culture (HR) responsibilities, including onboarding/off-boarding, talent acquisition, learning & development, payroll, benefits, communications, compliance, performance management, personnel issues • Developed comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) program, which included Petplan’s Career Advancement Program, the Petplan Speaker Series, team affinity groups, preferred vendor list/third-party partnerships, KPIs for talent acquisition and diversity accountability for executives • Created a radically-engaging, action-based culture leveraging pulse surveys, one-on-ones with team members (C-suite/executive, VP, director, and team members), stay interviews and an employee-driven action coalition • Helmed leadership and management training initiatives used to drive internal career development • Gathered comprehensive data to recommend and implement organizational People & Culture changes Show less

Senior Human Resources Generalist

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

▪ Directed critical escalations for big picture and day-to-day client and workforce solutions. Delivered consistent excellence and accountability in performance of the Talent Solutions Team for over 600 workers▪ Executed multiple PGC initiatives as an integral pillar, including the implementation of a fully-customized HRIS, 401(k) plan with John Hancock, companywide transition from UnitedHealthcare to Cigna and Principal, data migration to and customization within E-Benefits platform▪ Created dynamic task modules with strength-based specializations specific to individual Talent Solutions Team members; identified areas for improvement and optimized module adjustments▪ Oversaw payroll processing with Paychex Flex including batching timesheets and salary adjustments, as well as adhering to local and federal taxation policies Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• May 2016 - Oct 2016

▪ Handled onboarding of new workforce, with a monthly average of ~100 to 120 employees▪ Sharpened company’s reliability as a liaison for clients and workforce, managing all HR generalist functions▪ Planned client implementations; fine-tuned and tailored processes to match clients’ talent needs▪ Ensured US federal/multi-state and Canadian provincial compliance with W-2/T4 documentation, medical benefit enrollment (Cigna/Principal), enforcement and education of policies (paid sick leave, local payroll taxes, PTO, SFO Healthcare Ordinance), paid time off negotiation and documentation, visas (E3, TN, H1B, F1/J1), per diem and travel pay, misclassification risk management, corp-to-corp engagement (insurances, contracts), et al▪ Delivered key policies and procedures in preparation for the launch of PGC’s new HRIS Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Oct 2015 - May 2016

▪ Performed HR generalist functions for Brooklyn Roasting Company, and designed employee handbook and enforced regular performance reviews ▪ Coordinated partnerships with local organizations to support company's relationship scope ▪ Arranged team-building events and educational seminars (Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade board) ▪ Performed HR generalist functions for Brooklyn Roasting Company, and designed employee handbook and enforced regular performance reviews ▪ Coordinated partnerships with local organizations to support company's relationship scope ▪ Arranged team-building events and educational seminars (Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade board)

Human Resources Associate

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

▪ Supervised hiring for Gerber Group's flagship locations Irvington Bar & Restaurant at the W Union Square and Mr. Purple, the rooftop bar and lounge atop the Hotel Indigo on the Lower East Side ▪ Spearheaded onboarding, benefits administration and wellness program, payroll processing, HRIS management, performance reviews, collaborative P&L reporting, and maintenance of the employee handbook and policies ▪ Supervised hiring for Gerber Group's flagship locations Irvington Bar & Restaurant at the W Union Square and Mr. Purple, the rooftop bar and lounge atop the Hotel Indigo on the Lower East Side ▪ Spearheaded onboarding, benefits administration and wellness program, payroll processing, HRIS management, performance reviews, collaborative P&L reporting, and maintenance of the employee handbook and policies