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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

North America SPOC to business leaders and the global HR team, leading HR and business initiatives across the U.S. (46 states) and Canada. Responsible for designing and implementing programs that enhance the associate experience and ensure regulatory compliance. Additional responsibility as the HR People Partner to the Design Led Manufacturing BU.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Directed national safety strategy, overseeing all environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and initiatives for the second-largest, fastest-growing parking management, transportation and mobility services company in the U.S. (1.2 million spaces, 3,100 locations, 13,500 employees, 35 states). Provided guidance and support to regional HR and Operations.

Led strategy and execution of LAZ Parking's People & Culture initiatives, including talent acquisition and development, labor relations (nine Union CBAs), leadership development, and HR risk management for three Northeast regions (NY/NJ, CT/VT, MA/NH/RI). Developed and led an HR team of nine, effectively driving and supporting regional employment growth.

Hartford, Connecticut

Led national HR team of 12 Regional HRBPs (with 1,800 locations in 26 states), the Home Office Benefits team (HR Systems Analyst and two Benefits Specialists) and functioned as the Home Office HRBP (125 employees). Defined and managed the implementation of all HR policies, procedures, programs and best practices, mitigating risk, ensuring compliance and.

Newington, Connecticut

Head of HR and key partner to Operations, directing all HR and Loss Prevention efforts for a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise (2013 Dunkin’ Brands Franchise Organization of the Year) with 21 locations and 400 employees. Led a team of three (HR Admin, HR Specialist, Loss Prevention Specialist).

West Hartford, Connecticut

HR Generalist support to 350 Faculty and Staff and 48 Union employees, including coordination of recruitment and onboarding, processing payroll adjustments, terminations, COBRA and unemployment claims, managing injury, illness and life insurance claims, handling open enrollment and status changes and addressing employee/labor relations concerns.

Enfield, Connecticut

Recruitment support to the Home Office, Distribution Center and Field for the parent company to Casual Corner, Petite Sophisticate, August Max, Brooks Brothers, Adrienne Vittadini and Carolee Designs, with over 1,000 locations and 12,000 employees.

Bs, Management

Activities and Societies: University Student Government (USG)

Associate Of Science - As, Computer Information Systems