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Rochester, Ny, Us

Fairport, New York, Us

Batavia, Ny, Us

Developed a culture of continuous performance management and strategic recognition to drive employee engagement and skill development. Established total compensation and reward programs and that deliver desired performance outcomes. Developed recruiting and onboarding process to facilitate growth and build brand recognition as an employer of choice. Established and executed succession plans and hi-potential development programs. Provided strategic direction and oversight to O-AT-KA’s Technology Team to drive continuous improvement and realize processing efficiencies.

Provide HR consulting to diverse base of small companies. Expertise includes building compliant, effective HR functions; and sharing best practices related to wide variety of HR issues. Partner with clients to design performance management, and total compensation and reward programs to fuel organizational performance and employee engagement.

Recruited to build corporate HR function to facilitate growth through acquisitions. As key member of executive team, established high performing HR function; created cohesive culture; guided strategy to facilitate growth. Directed organizational development, talent management, compensation and benefits, performance management, HRIS, and other critical areas, improving employee performance and engagement.Directed HR function through sale to private equity firm; and led PMO through several acquisitions. Designed / delivered executive leadership development program. Increased company’s Best Places to Work (in New York) ranking from 13th to 8th in 2012. Completed RFP and HRIS system implementation, automating and improving HR functions.

Nashua, New Hampshire, Us

Partnered with senior leadership to establish company direction, and develop global HR strategies and operations plans to boost growth and organizational effectiveness. Led team of 14, including HR resources in India.Initiated / implemented strategic planning process providing senior management team streamlined and prioritized goals, fueling significant growth and acquisition by companies’ largest competitor, SkillSoft. Designed human capital initiatives to attract, retain and optimize top talent organization-wide. Consistently delivered highly competitive benefits package. Facilitated start-up of significant employee operation in India and satellite office in London– retained responsibility for HR management. Recipient of Circle of Excellence award; Member of Chairman’s Quality Club.

Nashua, New Hampshire, Us

Built HR operations (HRIS System, payroll / benefits, etc.) in two months following sale of Ziff Davis Education. Transferred employees; and established processes to spur growth. Managed day-to-day HR activities: performance management, recognition programs, regulatory compliance, leadership development and other functions.Designed / executed cost effective compensation management system. Maintained competitive benefits costs during organizational evolution. Recruited / trained staff, developed policies, and created operating budgets supporting employee growth. Received several awards for innovative and cost effective HR solutions.

San Diego, California, Us

Directed all aspects of benefits and compensation programs for 10,000 geographically dispersed employees. Led team of three. Conducted compensation committee meetings; advised executive team; regular participant in Board of Directors meetings. Merged newly acquired companies into PETCO structure. Increased benefits coverage and reduced premiums. Created / implemented salary administration system, delivering pay for performance. Executed DOL audit of 401(k) plan, yielding zero penalties.

Rochester, Ny, Us

Compensation and Benefits ManagerPerformance Management Specialist

Benefits SupervisorCompensation Analyst