Abigail Albright Email & Phone Number

As the HR business leader, I focus on aligning business initiatives with a people-first approach to enhance both organizational success and employee experience. I have led the design and execution of key programs that support employee development, engagement, and recognition, driving measurable improvements in retention, well-being, and workplace satisfaction.By partnering closely with senior leadership, I have created a culture where the company is recognized as an employer of choice, fostering an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and proud to work. I have successfully developed transparent processes and clear expectations throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for all team members.In talent acquisition, I’ve strategically guided hiring efforts by staying attuned to market trends, identifying key competencies, and running efficient recruitment processes to bring in top talent. Additionally, I have spearheaded our Total Rewards strategy, leveraging market data to establish competitive compensation ranges that align with both department and organizational needs.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Human Resource Manager for a growing med-tech company. Created clear policies and updated employee handbooks. Effectively communicated information concerning company benefits, events, and policy updates. Managed all full-cycle recruiting efforts, including creating a robust orientation. Analyzed HR metrics quarterly with the leadership team. Interacted with external legal team to ensure HR policies, separation documents, equity documents, and processes followed employment laws in multiple states. Point person for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability leave. Complete regulatory reports as needed in partnership with leaders and payroll.• Assisted leaders with SMART goals for the company and team, including managing performance management platform to hold all individuals accountable.• Managed employee relations needs in partnership with the COO. This included working with employees and management to address concerns, conducting investigations, reviewing disciplinary documentation, and strategically creating solutions when needed.• Created and implemented recruiting strategy with leaders, which included interview training, onboarding, and managing third-party vendors.• Implemented and managed a performance management platform, including training, analyzing reports, and creating mid-year and year-end reviews.• Managed all benefits for employees, including monthly audits, to ensure accuracy on bills and deductions.• Assisted with HIPAA Compliance certification, including management of Learning Management System for yearly HIPAA training.• Ensured readiness for annual processes such as performance reviews, open enrollment, etc.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Human Resource Manager for three separate brands. Created clear policies and updated employee handbooks. Created and implemented recruiting strategy as well as managed staffing agencies. Assisted in the development of organization charts. Audited HRIS system for compliance and implemented LMS. • Audited entire HR processes across three companies and rebuilt successful operating procedures, including providing Interview training for managers and recruiting seasonal employees in California; Created and implemented Performance Improvement Plans; Updated policies and procedures; Recruited an entire onboarding procedure.• Assisted with the implementation of a successful Learning Management System which provided training for unmanned aircraft pilots and HIPAA Compliance• Created and implemented strategy for terminations and growth of the internal team.• Supported promotions and year-end bonuses.• Managed open enrollment and all benefits. Implemented yearly lunch-and-learn for 401(k) plan.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Created clear policies and employee handbooks. Conducted orientation for new employees. Coordinated company presentations and product demos. Produced and presented training presentations for emerging leaders and new managers. Assisted the Human Resources team with new employee onboarding from offer letter to employment. Implemented new Employee Engagement methods to help with employee relations. • Improved overall leadership performance companywide by creating a monthly 5 Star Leadership series focused on enhancing team morale and soft skills required to be a successful leader. Conducted in-person and virtual training, including Leading vs. Managing, Coaching, and Motivating, Performance Reviews, Employment Law: FMLA, ADA, Workplace Civility, Recruitment, Onboarding: The First 90 Days, and Difficult Conversations.• Created and implemented OSHA training for the hospitality industry as well as the construction industry.• Assisted with improving the overall retention rate across five brands within the enterprise.• Updated career page to assist in recruitment efforts as well as assisting in improving seasonal recruitment practices.• Improved best practices for Onboarding, which included creating a New Hire checklist for new employees for the first 30 days to ensure success.• Analyzed data collected from engagement surveys and Exit Interviews to create and improve company culture.• Collaborated with the Human Resources team to improve company benefits, policies, retention, and employee relations, exit interviews.

Bethesda, Md

Partner of Talent Development at an award winning staffing agency in the DMV area. Train new partners across the company as well as existing partners to assist with team growth. Create and implement training programs; Maintain and facilitate "Best Practices" for the company; Act as main point of contact for Employment verification and unemployment claims. Develop comprehensive reports to track billable hours, and analyze them to ensure numbers match up with company budget. Collaborate with team to constantly make sure company is reaching their hiring goals.Experienced background in Corporate Recruiting, Administrative Staffing, and Operations, Product Marketing, Client Services, Customer Service, Event Planning, E-Commerce, and the Production/ Traffic of marketing materials.Specialties: Voted in 2016 as the best staffing firm to work for in the US, Best places to work in DC and Baltimore in 2016 and in 2009 Fastest Growing Staffing firm.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Partner at an Administrative, IT, Finance and Accounting Staffing agency, covering the Washington, DC metro area. Managing the day-to-day operations from payroll, new hire, client-associate issues, to the negotiations of hiring costs. Act as the main point of contact for clients, taking assignments, temp to perm, and direct-hire orders, and then placing associates in the appropriate project. Maintain and facilitate relationships with clients to foster a trusting and reliable partnership. Develop comprehensive reports to track billable hours, and analyze them to ensure numbers match up with company budget. Collaborate with team to constantly make sure company is reaching their hiring goals.Experienced background in Corporate Recruiting, Administrative Staffing, and Operations, Product Marketing, Client Services, Customer Service, Event Planning, E-Commerce, and the Production/ Traffic of marketing materials.Specialties: Voted in 2013 as the best staffing firm to work for in the US, and in 2009 Fastest Growing Staffing firm.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Partner at an Administrative, IT, Finance and Accounting Staffing agency, covering the Washington, DC metro area. Managing the day-to-day operations from payroll, new hire, client-associate issues, to the negotiations of hiring costs. Act as the main point of contact for clients, taking assignments, temp to perm, and direct-hire orders, and then placing associates in the appropriate project. Maintain and facilitate relationships with clients to foster a trusting and reliable partnership. Develop comprehensive reports to track billable hours, and analyze them to ensure numbers match up with company budget. Collaborate with team to constantly make sure company is reaching their hiring goals.Experienced background in Corporate Recruiting, Administrative Staffing, and Operations, Product Marketing, Client Services, Customer Service, Event Planning, E-Commerce, and the Production/ Traffic of marketing materials.Specialties: Voted in 2013 as the best staffing firm to work for in the US, and in 2009 Fastest Growing Staffing firm.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication, General

Main focus in completing degree was Sports marketing and management, which included multiple classes taken in said field.

Communications, Business/Corporate Communications