Colleen Nieves Email & Phone Number

• Main point of contact for EMEA employees, addressing HR and company policy inquiries, collaborating with internal & external counsel to maintain contracts, process relocations and ensure compliance with local.
• Operational and systems support for US & EMEA entities including onboarding, offboarding, trainings, employee records, time tracking and all People Ops programming.
• Liaise with in country payroll partners for EMEA employee payroll, tax & leave administration.

• Impacted by 2023 RIF*
• Primary liaison between Legal, TA, and HR teams as well as external vendors for streamlining processes and updating contracts and procedures.
• Maintained thorough reference materials by documenting new processes for future use and training. Implemented processes, conducted audits, and enhanced candidate communications for global BGC program.
• Recognized as subject matter expert and lead background check administrator for all US / global hires.
• Optimized employee / candidate experience and reduced turnaround time from 20+ days to maximum of eight days.

Ewing, New Jersey, United States

• Simplified high volume candidate onboarding process, encompassing issuing offer letters, assessing background, monitoring pre-adverse / adverse action processes, facilitating fingerprinting, processing IT / equipment.
• Transformed ATS system by revamping workflows, enhancing offer process, and deploying notification system.
• Led significant improvements in hiring time and compliance by discovering, implementing, and onboarding process of new background check vendor.
• Confirmed data integrity in HR / IT systems and onboarding trackers across multiple office locations.

Mclean, Virginia

• Engaged and supported VP and executive-level candidates through the recruitment process including high volume interview scheduling and travel logistics.
• Managed applicant tracking system, reporting, job postings, offer letters, background check administration and adjudication.
• Facilitated internal transfers, conducted compensation analysis, and hiring manager consultation.

Reston, Virginia, United States

• Full lifecycle recruitment for intern and entry level Civil Engineering positions including sourcing, screening, scheduling, debriefs, offer letter creation.
• Planned and executed campus career fairs & information sessions and conducted monthly new hire orientation.

New York, New York

• Managed high-volume candidate communication, applicant tracking, recruitment and onboarding for over 700 summer interns and new analysts in the US and internationally.
• Planned and executed biweekly “Superdays” for 60+ candidates resulting in increased acceptance rates.
• Developed robust intern programs including communications, bookings, events & documentation.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

• Directed a team of 60+ employees in a fast-paced, high-volume retail location, achieving revenue goals and growth targets with $3M annual turnover.
• Oversaw all event/catering operations, fielded client requests, staffing, executed contract and developed menus.
• Managed restaurant operations, vendor management, scheduling, inventory control, pricing, and strategic marketing.