Barry Drexler, Sphr Email & Phone Number

New York City

Provide HR Consulting, Expert Witness Testimony, Leadership Training, Executive Career Coaching, and Interview Coaching for Hiring Managers and Job Candidates.

Jfk New York

TOLL GLOBAL FORWARDING, JFK, New York 2010 - 2012Vice President, Head of Human Resources, North America• Member of Leadership Team reporting to the CEO.• Directed all HR functions including benefits, rewards, training & development, talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, & union activity• Established and executed the Human Resources strategic plan covering 2500 employees in North America. Aligned HR strategy with corporate objective including revenue growth, increased market share and margins, cultural change, and employee engagement.• Led the HR integration of three acquired companies including, harmonizing; policies and practices, benefits, rewards, cultures, and standard operating procedures.• Delivered training on leadership, sexual harassment & diversity, & other broad business topics; resulted in measurable increases in business performance, leadership, and employee engagement• Managed annual healthcare insurance renewals including plan design, provider selection, and execution. Delivered flawlessly, on-time, below budget, with management & staff acceptance

• Advised and coached managers on employee relations, performance management and talent development. Successfully resolved many complex and high profile employee relations issues.• Managed rewards and payroll for a $35 million total compensation budget covering 530 domestic and international employees. Led the first development of market driven salary ranges and related policies and practices. Successfully managed the annual base salary increase and bonus process including strategy formation, budgeting, linking pay to performance, and communication.• Supported the integration of Lloyds Banking Group and Bank of Scotland by leading the successful redeployment of staff, closure of 6 offices and related 12% staff reduction. Resident expert on managing staff reductions fairly while mitigating risk and preserving public image.• Managed annual healthcare renewals, including plan design and provider selection. Achieved stakeholder and staff approvals while containing costs and maintaining comprehensive coverage. • Held central role building Bank of Scotland’s HR department in the US including: infrastructure development, process improvements, formation of reward strategies, payroll, policy development and creation of end-to-end talent acquisition processes. Results included the hiring of one-third of the Bank’s population and alignment of HR strategy with corporate objectives.

• Partnered with hiring managers to develop US talent acquisition strategy and manage end-to-end recruitment process. Recruited and integrated over 50% of NY staff population, including hedge fund managers and business leaders. Lowered cost per hire through creative sourcing strategies. • Advised and coached managers on performance management, talent development, rewards and employee relations. Developed and implemented career paths and succession plans for the US.• Managed the design and launch of the HR website. Role included assembling and managing a project team, strategy formation, design of structure and appearance, drafting content, and launching. Results included increased employee acceptance, usage and activity. • Managed HR initiatives to support business objectives in the areas of policy development, total rewards, performance management, talent acquisition, and HR infrastructure design.

• Member of the New York leadership team and Business Partner supporting 450 employees. Role included HR strategy formation and execution to support corporate and local business objectives.• Served as EEOC coordinator. Developed affirmative action plan and successfully addressed minority imbalances. Resolved complex employee relations issues and discrimination charges. • Conducted employee surveys and focus groups to identify and respond to a broad range of workplace issues. Results contributed to increased morale and reduction of turnover by 60%.• Led task force to redesign, implement and communicate the firm’s performance development program. Results contributed to improving staff performance and reinforcing corporate values. • Managed East Region talent acquisition process that contributed to hiring an average of 40 employees per year. Lowered expenses to 8% per hire by reducing reliance on third parties.

Greater New York City Area

HR Business Partner to the Fixed Income Investment Banking and Trading divisions. Provided guidance on total rewards, talent management, leadership development, and staff performance issues.

• Advanced from HR Generalist to Head of Compensation, Payroll/HRIS with 8 direct reports. • Managed the salary increase and bonus process for 800 employees with an annual total compensation budget over $50 million. Coordinated with local and international management to approve and implement a compensation strategy and budget that linked performance to rewards.• Served as HR Generalist to advise managers on employee relations and development, and manage talent acquisition for banking, trading and infrastructure positions. Contributed to the hiring, on-boarding, retention and development of over 300 employees in 5 years.

Greater New York City Area