Vice President, Operations | Head Of Hr And People Operations
CurrentExecute operations/HR programs for nine cafes at Meta (Facebook). Mobilize 200+ employees and optimize payroll. Advise leadership in operations, talent management, culture and DEI. Oversee eight direct reports in operations, front house management, HR functions, purchasing, global payments and procurement. Negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts, meeting budget and service requirements. Reduce downtime in Workers’ Comp cases and identify potential fraud. Promoted to head of operations in 2022, reporting directly to the CEO.Accomplishments:➤ Spearheaded new HR programs to enable a 186% revenue increase, 400% employee growth and improved culture. ➤ Directed recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management and compensation. ➤ Defined policies, employee rights (EEOC) and employer legal obligations in the first employee handbook. ➤ Saved $1 million+ in company insurance costs within five years through the transition to captive insurance.➤ Revamped operations to ensure the safety of kitchen staff and clients’ employees amid the pandemic.➤ Restructured insurance benefits, HSA, 401K and HRIS for new company spin-off in 2022.