Experience

UNFCU

• United States
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• FVP, Global Talent Management

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area Responsible for evolving and executing an integrated global talent strategy in support of UNFCU’s organizational strategy. Design innovative programs, processes and solutions to attract, retain, develop, and reward global talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of strategic priorities. Develop a first-class employee experience by ensuring inclusive and progressive people policies and practices. Provide thought leadership and direction in every part of the employee… Show more Responsible for evolving and executing an integrated global talent strategy in support of UNFCU’s organizational strategy. Design innovative programs, processes and solutions to attract, retain, develop, and reward global talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of strategic priorities. Develop a first-class employee experience by ensuring inclusive and progressive people policies and practices. Provide thought leadership and direction in every part of the employee experience. Re-imagine and align global talent management programs, practices and processes to support UNFCU’s hybrid work model and high performing, agile culture. Engage with leaders to prioritize and execute comprehensive global talent management agenda. Champion a full talent life cycle, providing leadership for end-to-end global talent management function, including talent/leadership development, workforce planning/succession planning/talent review, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance and systems, talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, employee engagement and recognition, internal mobility/career pathing and onboarding. Manage highly complex and impactful projects and initiatives. Track and analyze key talent metrics. Synthesize insights to identify opportunities. Inspire, lead, grow and develop the Talent Management team, providing direction and mentoring to a group of diverse HR professionals. Participate in councils and committees dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership development, incident response, global expansion, and organizational strategic planning. Lead service excellence and people alignment task force.

• VP, Talent Management

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  Develop a first-class employee experience by ensuring a sustainable human workplace with inclusive and progressive people policies and practices. Drive strategic global talent strategy through innovative programs, processes and solutions designed to attract, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Translate talent strategy to operational plans. Provide thought leadership and direction in every part of the employee… Show more Develop a first-class employee experience by ensuring a sustainable human workplace with inclusive and progressive people policies and practices. Drive strategic global talent strategy through innovative programs, processes and solutions designed to attract, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Translate talent strategy to operational plans. Provide thought leadership and direction in every part of the employee experience. Engage with leaders to prioritize and execute comprehensive talent management agenda. Champion a full talent life cycle, providing leadership for end to end global talent management function, including talent/leadership development, workforce planning/succession planning/talent review, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance and systems, talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, employee engagement and recognition, internal mobility/career pathing and onboarding. Remain agile and partner with business leaders to strategically and tactically address organizational needs. Oversee the application of predictive talent analytics to increase organizational effectiveness. Design, implement, and manage talent acquisition strategies necessary to attract, select, and retain top talent within a competitive market. Significant responsibility for building employer/talent brand and shaping culture. Manage highly complex and impactful projects and initiatives that directly affect global business areas. Track and analyze key talent metrics. Synthesize insights to identify opportunities in HR processes. Inspire, lead, and develop the Talent Management team, providing direction and mentoring to a group of diverse HR professionals. Participate in councils and committees dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership development, incident response, global expansion and organizational strategic planning.

• AVP, Talent Management

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  Greater New York City Area Responsible for driving strategic talent agenda through innovative programs, processes and solutions designed to recruit, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Engage with executives, senior management and business leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned to the business. Champion a full talent life cycle, providing leadership for full end to end talent management… Show more Responsible for driving strategic talent agenda through innovative programs, processes and solutions designed to recruit, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Engage with executives, senior management and business leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned to the business. Champion a full talent life cycle, providing leadership for full end to end talent management function, including talent/leadership development, succession planning/talent reviews, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and onboarding. Partner with business leaders to strategically and tactically address organizational development needs and human capital growth strategy. Oversee the application of coaching and mentoring related to various HR programs and policies. Design, implement, and manage talent acquisition programs necessary to attract, select, and retain top talent who meet current and future business needs. Ensure the design and deployment of global talent review and executive succession planning processes. Signficiant responsibility for building the employer brand and shaping the culture. Manage highly complex and impactful projects and initiatives that directly affect global business areas. Provide key employment metrics that link to business success measures. Lead and develop the Talent Management team. Provide leadership and mentoring to Talent Acquisition Specialist, ensuring timely talent delivery to the business. Provide leadership and mentoring to HR Business Partners, ensuring effective counsel to business leaders and staff. Mature and solidify talent development strategies and set priorities for Talent Development Specialist. Direct day to day activities of HR Administrator, including oversight of payroll administration and time and attendance.

• Sr. Manager, Talent Management

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  Greater New York City Area Responsible for driving talent management and organizational effectiveness through programs and solutions designed to recruit, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Ensure effective collaboration with business leaders in the administration of programs and policies that result in a high level of morale and productivity. Provide leadership for performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, workforce… Show more Responsible for driving talent management and organizational effectiveness through programs and solutions designed to recruit, retain, develop, and reward talent and improve performance, culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Ensure effective collaboration with business leaders in the administration of programs and policies that result in a high level of morale and productivity. Provide leadership for performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, workforce planning, talent acquisition and onboarding. Partner with business leaders to strategically and tactically address organizational development needs and human capital growth strategy. Oversee the application of coaching and mentoring related to various HR programs and policies. Perform a key role for the organization through the design, implementation and management of talent acquisition programs necessary to attract, select, and retain top talent who meet current and future business needs. Responsible for ensuring the alignment of talent acquisition programs to meet business objectives and support organizational talent strategies. Ensure the design and deployment of global talent review and executive succession planning processes. Manage highly complex and impactful projects and initiatives that directly affect global business areas. Provide key employment metrics that link to business success measures. Lead a team of 4. Provide leadership and mentoring to Talent Acquisition Specialist, ensuring timely talent delivery to the business. Provide leadership and mentoring to the HR Business Partners, ensuring effective counsel to business leaders and staff. Direct day to day activities of HR Administrator, including oversight of payroll administration and time and attendance.

• Manager, Talent Acquisition & Engagement

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

  Greater New York City Area Responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through programs and solutions focused on improving culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Provide leadership for talent planning and talent acquisition and ensure the effective management of projects related to various talent acquisition and retention and engagement initiatives. Partner with business leaders to strategically and tactically address organizational development needs and human capital growth strategy… Show more Responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through programs and solutions focused on improving culture and engagement in support of organizational strategy. Provide leadership for talent planning and talent acquisition and ensure the effective management of projects related to various talent acquisition and retention and engagement initiatives. Partner with business leaders to strategically and tactically address organizational development needs and human capital growth strategy. Perform a key role for the organization through the design, implementation and management of talent acquisition programs necessary to attract, select, and retain top talent who meet current and future business needs. Responsible for ensuring the alignment of talent acquisition programs to meet business objectives and support organizational talent strategies. Ensure the design and deployment of global talent review and executive succession planning processes and organizational development solutions that enable high performance and increased organizational effectiveness. Responsible for the management of highly complex and impactful projects and initiatives that directly affect global business areas.

• Sr. HR Generalist / Project Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  Greater New York City Area Managed a multi faceted scope, serving as both business partner and project manager. Partnered with designated business areas (IT, Retail incl. Geneva, Switzerland location, Consumer/Mortgage Lending & Loan Servicing, Call Center and Operations Management) to strategically and tactically address management and employee needs, including providing counsel on, and executing activities related to, performance management, recruitment, employment policies and employee relations. Ensured effective… Show more Managed a multi faceted scope, serving as both business partner and project manager. Partnered with designated business areas (IT, Retail incl. Geneva, Switzerland location, Consumer/Mortgage Lending & Loan Servicing, Call Center and Operations Management) to strategically and tactically address management and employee needs, including providing counsel on, and executing activities related to, performance management, recruitment, employment policies and employee relations. Ensured effective project management for global HR Operations related initiatives (Executive Compensation and Sales Incentives, Job Analysis & Compensation Study, Department Reorganizations, etc.) and oversaw the corporate immigration function. Efficiently implemented, administered, and delivered global HR programs and processes, ensuring the achievement of goals, strategy and business needs. Managed key external relationships in support of HR Operations. Deeply understood the needs of the business and acted in support of UNFCU’s strategy and operating goals.

• Sr. HR Generalist

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2012

  Greater New York City Area

• HR Generalist

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

  Greater New York City Area

• Recruiting Specialist

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006

  Greater New York City Area

• HR Associate

  • Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

  Greater New York City Area



ASCAP

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Administrator

  • 2001 - 2002



Charles Nechtem Associates

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Intern

  • 2000 - 2000