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West Caldwell, New Jersey

Senior HR leader for a $300M Private Equity-owned residential ReEntry and Corrections company with operations in 15 states, providing a full range of residential, security, and assessment and treatment services. Prior to the recent sale to the GEO Group, CEC was the largest private corrections company in the US employing more than 3,000 employees.

Executive human resources role reporting to the CEO. Responsible for the development, alignment and execution of tactical and strategic human resource plans that support the needs of the business. Serve as a business partner, confidant, and coach to the executive team and the CEO. Serve as primary liaison to Board and Compensation Committee for executive.

Managed key corporate support functions and the development of tactical and strategic initiatives that improved workforce retention and engagement. Responsibilities included the leadership of 60 human resources professionals responsible for organizational development, staffing, relocation, training, and associate and labor relations

Reported to the president of Babies “R” Us and Kids “R” Us. Role had full operational authority over all aspects of the human resources and training function for a high growth division.

Responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and development of programs that improved workforce retention and engagement, reducing vulnerability to third party intervention. Managed administration of wage and hour, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, workforce reductions and consistent application of human resources policies and practices across.

Managed the implementation and compliance of human resources policies and practices for a multiple unit, cable system operating in the northeastern United States.

Mba, Operations Management

Ba, English, Psychology