Regional Vice President, Human Resources
New York, Ny
• Created and managed New York regional Human Resources team for Commerce Bancorp.• Hired over 2000 employees at 18 new locations in 23 months, in fastest growing region in company.• Managed HR team and created regional processes unique to NY region (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn), including full range of policies, compliance with state/federal standards and strategic recruiting initiatives.• Negotiated vendor contract to provide flat rate placement fee at realized discount of 30% fees.• Facilitated over 45 promotions in 3 months.• Established strong community partnerships with: NYU, Baruch College, St. Johns, AIB, Calibur Training, Bottomless Closet, InRoads Diversity and various DOL offices.• Conducted range of internal employee investigations in a prompt manner, ensuring legal guidelines for both employee and employer were satisfied.• Provide guidance and direction to managers on all escalated employee relations matters, clarification of policies, coordinate successful resolution of disciplinary situation and tri-annual performance evaluations.• Partner with management teams in NY region on all HR issues, including: strategic consultation on business needs in growth and change management, budget controls, diversity, recruiting, retention initiatives, employee relations, organizational design, process and training directives.