• Manage all hiring across organization which spans over 50 stores, 10 states, and 1,200+ employees • Supervise and execute all stages of the interview process• Responsible for filling positions at every level: entry through regional management• Liaise with management, executives, and owners in order to effectively recruit based on hyper-specific needs• Create all job descriptions and manage external postings to maximize visibility and attract most qualified candidates• Develop and implementing new hire onboarding systems that include: presentation decks, training videos, authorization forms, 30/60/90 day reviews, and mentorship program • Researched and utilized new recruiting sources for active and passive candidates • Represent organization at job fairs along the East Coast to recruit talent and enhance company visibility • Improve recruiting standards while staying within budgets• Develop, implement, and conduct new standards for company’s exit interview process

Under the direction of the Director-Human Resources, the position manages HR activities to include employment, benefits, training, legal compliance, HRIS processes and systems and HR programs and events.• First point of contact for the Human Resources Dept., both externally and internally.• Meets with employees as needed to answer questions regarding employment and/or benefits.• Administers benefits and worker’s compensation programs.• Coordinates and performs the new hire process from point of new requisition through completion of new hire paperwork. This includes pre-screening paperwork and testing.• Performs reference checks for staff as needed and requested.• Provides excellent customer service to staff, applicants and outside vendors and visitors.• Coordinates and performs the termination process from point requisition is received through creation of term file.• Maintenance of all staff files in accordance with state and federal laws.• Maintains up-to-date employment files and is responsible for accurate filing of all HR-related documents.• Functions as an expert in the HRIS system to include data entry, knowledge of all functions and creating and generating reports.• Maintains all recognition/anniversary records and disbursements, along with the appropriate award and/or pin.• Works with HR team to develop creative approaches to the recruitment process to increase high-caliber candidates sourcing including referral generation, internet sourcing, ad placement, job fairs, community outreach, direct sourcing/cold calling and networking.• Completes testing and other related employment systems as needed for continuous updating, improvement and legal compliance.• Assures compliance with all state and federal employment regulations.• Reports all processed and HR metrics to quantify departmental efforts (i.e. turnover, time-to-fill, recruitment costs, etc.).

• Managed executives short and long term schedule, domestic and international travel, all internal and external correspondence, and expense reconciliation• Created bi-annual meeting materials and presentations for each department head• Developed complex agendas for C-Suite Executive reviews• Coordinated high level executive recruitment, including all subsequent assimilation plans• Liaised with internal departments to strategize and implement effective interview methods, both internal and external.• Worked closely with SVP on large scale charitable initiatives • Designed presentation decks and internal work documents that allow SVP to be prepared for all questions and meetings• Implemented a robust filing system for all confidential documents and employee records, including closure of the RUGBY line

• Instructed coworkers and associates on use of online HR/Benefits Solution software• Recruited, on-boarded and managed 200+ interns a year. Provided guidance on interview skills, resume writing, and professional performance• Supervised Intern Coordinator on: interview scheduling, college job fairs, and corporate job postings• Created benchmarking surveys and quantified the results from numerous competitors’ rewards programs, on-boarding processes, performance reviews, talent retention, and job satisfaction• Created new orientation process for all corporate hires, freelancers, and consultants. Conducted and trained others to perform this new process • Head of “Associate Recognition Committee”, aimed at improving employee relations and building company morale for the New York and New Jersey Offices• Managed budget for office activities. Continually worked to reduce costs for employee related events

• Prepared itineraries and coordinated domestic and international flights/accommodations, including detailed briefing and presentation materials, for internal staff and external clients• Scheduled and confirmed all appointments with staff, consultants, and clients using professional and poised communication for Principal • Supported senior management during company layoffs: operational spread, severance packages, healthcare / cobra• Responsible for company’s 401K information, donations, events, awards, and competitions• Maintained and responsible for office supplies, troubleshooting and repairing machines, rental space information, insurance, HVAC, and other office expenses • Processed business and personal expense reports