The Gold Standard of New York is a boutique comprehensive staffing solutions agency that specializes in permanent placements as well as contract work. The agency serves a wide variety of industries to place qualified candidates from mid to senior level positions with firms in and around New York City.

• Built strong relationships with business leads to understand client needs and priorities• Directly responsible for handling the day-to-day HR functions for over 300 employees across Finance, IT, Payroll, Benefits and Accounting, including; employee relations, counseling, leaves of absence, onboarding and separations• In partnership with managers and employees, recommended and managed employee rotations, promotions and change of status• Managed full cycle recruitment for entry to director level roles within assigned client groups• Provided compensation analysis and recommendations based on qualifications as well as internal and external market data• Working closely with executive leadership, designed and implemented an in-house L&D program intended to encourage employee engagement and business comprehension• Researched, developed and implemented two flexible work programs, and provided training to managers and business leads on how to manage each offering• Served as lead HRBP on acquisition of two remote agencies, overseeing their transition to JWT payroll, benefits programs, etc.; as well as coached, counseled and trained both senior staff and employees on JWT policies, culture and values• Proactively worked with the Head of HR & Talent and business leads to identify training programs, industry conferences and other learning opportunities for employees • In coordination with corporate lawyers, processed visa renewals and immigration paperwork for existing and newly hired employees• Managed required training for employees working on healthcare business to ensure compliance with all regulations • Effectively partnered with and oversaw the daily work of an HR Coordinator and HR Intern

• Developed project plans for all talent related programs, including training, performance management, leadership & development and succession planning • Organized all event planning logistics and provided debrief insights and analytics for improvements on training and leadership & development program initiatives • Managed attendance in training programs to identify trends and make recommendations for enhancements• Served as a universal resource to global offices on worldwide agency program launches• Partnered with HR Director for FCB Garfinkel as needed and served as her stand-in when out of office

• Served as main point of contact for all leadership training initiatives and workshops across various disciplines within the agency• Assisted with the planning, roll-out and compilation of materials for agency wide annual global talent review and succession planning for senior management• Key member of a three-person team to develop, structure, plan and participate in an annual three-day summit for global HR leads across the agency• Worked with Chief Diversity Officer to raise awareness around the expansion and advancement of programs and tools related to creating a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion• Contributed to the development and launch of a new performance management and review program

• Analyzed and interpreted supplemental compensation plans and rewards submitted by Finance Directors. Created a tracking spreadsheet to report on monthly and year-to-date incentive awards. • Reported directly to Executive Vice President of Human Resources on projects including executive communications and reports as well as company-wide initiatives

• Performed junior level and technical recruiting including sourcing, resume review and phone screening applicants. Utilized Taleo to post jobs, review applicants and track candidates through interview process.• Responsible for reference checks and on-boarding process for new hires including offer letters, required paperwork and employment files• Served as initial point of contact on employee relations issues, questions and concerns. Assisted with preparation of performance memos, warnings and termination paperwork. Maintained employee relations database.• Managed process for annual merit increase budgeting, maintained data in Peoplesoft database and analyzed information for Department Heads• Team Leader for highly competitive Summer Internship Program including sourcing, interviewing, selection and mentoring of interns• Coordinated company events and programs such as Take Our Children to Work Day, employee recognition & service awards, training & seminars, as well as, annual Benefits drives and Holiday initiatives • Point person for HR reporting including organizational charts, staffing analysis, merit increase variance analysis, as well as other ad hoc reports as required

• Responsible for hiring and managing temporary employees for the New York office• Processed and reviewed all new employee and termination paperwork, as well as pay, data, promotion, transfer, etc. actions on all employees• Verified previous employment as well as references and education for all hires• Ran monthly and ad hoc reports, including turnover, promotions, hires and employee milestones• Coordinated the work of three part-time HR interns and served as contact for company-wide interns• Prepared all severance agreements• Maintained intranet with pertinent information as well as open jobs

• Conceptualized, staffed and managed a company-wide gift sale where all proceeds were donated to various charities• Managed employee referral program• Sourced, interviewed and met with a training consultant who was contracted to work with managers and directors• Maintained invoice tracking and spreadsheets for all vendors

• Performed general administrative tasks, including an overhaul of complex filing system

• Analyzed and inputted print orders and sales reports from all distributors for all titles• Reviewed and updated budget templates• Prepared reports and presentations for editorial and upper management• Arranged product for conventions and promotional events

• General clerical duties, as well as operation of a multi-line switchboard and establishment and maintenance of client database