Amy Clark, Jd, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Watkinsville, Ga, Us

Athens, Georgia, Us

•Created firm’s first ever human resources department focused on becoming a mission & value driven, great place to work, increasing ROI of employees, and designing a workforce to support future growth•Executive team member responsible for firmwide human capital growth strategies •Architect and implementer of progressive initiatives including unlimited PTO and paid parental leave•Lead recruiting effort in 4 states through tough job market and more than doubling the size of the firm in under 2 years•Created, implemented and managed workforce development by defining roles and responsibilities, job descriptions and key performance indicators for all roles within the firm•Revamped onboarding process to ensure employee retention•Manage a team of Human Resources professionals and functions for company including recruiting, payroll, benefit selection, corporate citizenship, performance management, and HR administration•Conduct yearly compensation analysis ensuring equitable pay for all employees•Developed bonus structure for employees to promote profitability and encourage collaboration across offices•Create and administer yearly employee engagement survey and lead strategic plan to address employee concerns•Facilitate communication between employees and management team through various innovative ways to ensure focus on the employee voices•Designed and oversee healthy habits program to encourage employee physical and mental wellness•Led due diligence and employee experience during asset purchase of Charlotte based firm leading to maximized ROI and no employee loss•Corporate legal responsibility for firmwide federal and state compliance•Listen, advocate and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in throughout the firm•Create and conduct leader, manager and employee trainings across the firm•2023 Employee survey stated 96% of employees are proud to work for the firm and 91% would recommend the firm as a great place to work

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

• Reviewed data analytics and advised clients on business strategy, Diversity Equity & Inclusion and employee management• Federal, state and local compliance resource for large, multi-state clients• Translated best practice information into strategic plans that aligned with clients’ goals, culture, mission, vision and values• Developed and enhanced strategic business partnerships by fully engaging and building trust with clients• Maintained key relationships with global partners throughout ADP organization as an empowered client advocate• Responsible for management of a $4.7M book of business• Ensured great experience and retention of clients larger than 1,000 employees• Negotiated client contract renewals and managed client retention efforts• Partnered with various ADP teams to onboard large clients and ensure great client experience throughout partnership• Understood clients' financial position, strategic objectives and goals to proactively demonstrated and delivered measurable results throughout life cycle of the client

• Led the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and practices including: employee relations, compensation, training and development, organizational change management, diversity and benefits improvement and administration• Member of Executive Team with key responsibilities during organizational restructuring and year without CEO• Restructured and stabilized organization to support existing business needs and provide platform for future growth• Devised strategic directives and present solutions to the Board of Directors• Provided guidance and support at all management levels to ensure consistent and sound human resources management and adherence to internal policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations• Responsible for creation and oversight of Human Resources initiatives and operations, planning, and budgeting• Expert resource to employees in all areas of human resources, i.e. compensation, benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion efforts, training and organizational development• Coordinated cost-saving strategies and budget management across Company• Ensured strong internal communications, strategy and execution including communicating new policies and procedures to all leaders and employees• Acted as a role model and coach while developing employees using a consistent, approachable demeanor and clearly articulating expectations• Responsible for Company legal compliance, risk management, IP, trademarks and contract review• In addition to strategic work, managed day to day Human Resources functions for Company including but not limited to payroll, benefit selection, administration, hiring, terminations, discipline procedures, company- wide training, conducting employee investigations, unemployment hearings, and responding to government inquiries

• Owned and operated a consulting business that partnered with client companies to provide legal compliance, employee management and Human Resources strategic planning • Provided clients with valuable business guidance by utilizing my legal knowledge and experience to assist them with complicated legal Human Resources compliance issues.• Conducted comprehensive Human Resources audits and created strategic solutions for client companies• Represented clients in unemployment hearings or threatened litigation

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Managed Human Resources Department of firm with more than 450 employees in 11 states• Drove strategy and executed policies for firm development with senior leadership and Managing Partners• Worked directly with Managing Partners to coordinate and manage cost-saving strategies • Responsible for choosing, and implementing all benefit selections each year• Implemented and continuously communicated consistent firm policies and legal compliance• Assisted managers with employee discipline procedures, terminations, ADAAA and FMLA compliance• Represented the firm in unemployment hearings, DOL and EEOC proceedings• Responsible for legal compliance in all work force reductions• Created and implemented employee morale programs and incentives• Responsible for legal compliance for employment decisions across the firm• Administered benefits and payroll for more than 450 employees • Recruited and hired employees across 11 states

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Responsible for daily management of high volume residential real estate closing office • Responsible for office budget and meeting ROI office goal monthly• Conducted residential real estate closings • Managed and directed eight staff members• Created new business through community involvement and marketing opportunities in the area

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Conducted residential real estate closings and maintained client relationships

• Conducted residential real estate transactions• Represented clients in adoption, guardianship hearings, estate planning and probate

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science