Christopher Willridge, Mpa Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Manage Sensitive HR Issues: Handle delicate situations, including reasonable accommodations, investigations of misconduct, and terminations. Ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices.Develop HR Strategies: Drive talent strategies that align with the firm’s goals, focusing on talent acquisition and employee retention.Lead Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process from job descriptions to onboarding. Collaborate with partners to identify staffing needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Administer Benefits: Manage comprehensive benefits and retirement plans tailored for legal professionals, ensuring they meet the needs of attorneys and staff.Compensation Analysis: Analyze compensation and benefits trends in the legal industry. Propose competitive salary and incentive programs to attract and retain top talent.Learning and Development: Design initiatives that enhance the skills of attorneys and staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.Compliance and Investigations: Oversee disciplinary actions and investigations in line with labor laws, staying updated on legal developments to ensure compliance.Employee Relations: Foster a positive workplace by addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and promoting effective communication.Diversity and Inclusion: Champion initiatives that promote an inclusive culture and enhance diversity within the firm.HR Policy Development: Create and update HR policies, ensuring clarity and consistency. Provide training to ensure adherence.Leverage HR Analytics: Use analytics to assess workforce trends and measure HR effectiveness, providing insights for decision-making.Collaboration with Leadership: Partner with firm leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and guide workforce planning.Employee Engagement: Develop programs to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, ensuring the firm remains an employer of choice in the legal sector.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Greater New Orleans Region

• Prepared and managed annual operating budgets; oversaw Accounts Payable for operating and capital expenses• Performed project management functions related to tenant construction and property capital projects • Ensured certificates of insurance were current for all leases and licenses; managed vendor contracts and invoicing • Managed tenant relations, tenant services, leasehold modifications, tenant needs, and special requests or problems• Drafted Landlord Letters of Approval and Notices of non-liability for all tenant requested changes to their premises

Houston, Texas, United States

• Established effective relationships with courtesy officer, neighborhood police officers, and contractors/vendors• Improved curb appeal and model appearance; designed and implemented marketing strategies to increase traffic • Increased occupancy 7% within 180 days; decreased delinquency from $50K to <$6K monthly within 38-months • Prepared month-end financial reports, including expense and cost tracking, AP/AR, and purchasing• Conducted extensive market and competitor analysis regarding occupancy, rent, and marketing strategies• Led full life cycle of talent recruitment including sourcing, attracting, recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding

Houston, Texas, United States

• Recommended, developed, and maintained HR databases and employee records • Led HR activities including employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training/development • Negotiated wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates within company guidelines • Implemented payroll processing systems to include salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions

Masters, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management; Human Resource Management