At the heart of most small business employment disputes is the lack of proper HR knowledge or support. HR & Beyond was founded by an experienced attorney who understands the importance of quality HR guidance to help small and mid-sized businesses avoid costly decisions.

Responsible for leading the human resources, labor relations and regulatory compliance functions for U.S. Cash Services Division servicing over 8,000 dedicated employees throughout 250 locations across the United States. Direct report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing leadership, strategic direction and guidance for all aspects of Human Capital Management necessary to achieve the overall “best in class” mission together with critical P & L objectives.

Responsible for developing and implementing national policies, procedures, programs and standards that drive business results, create a positive work environment and experience, and increase levels of employee engagement for over 8,000 dedicated employees. Lead the various labor relations functions and initiatives including collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration administration, and union avoidance campaigns.

Provide counsel and direction to regional management on effective employee relations, human resources and business practices in the implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions, to ensure Federal and State legal compliance and adherence to negotiated collective bargaining agreements, prescribed laws and Company procedures; Successfully represent the Company in the negotiation and administration of over sixty (60) bargaining units with an exceptional record of negotiating cost-saving Agreements significantly improving competitiveness in a formidable global marketplace; Identify and resolve employee issues; Oversee fact-finding process and investigations for site grievances and employee disciplinary issues; Develop and implement training for corporate managers on an array of human resources, labor and employment issues and effective staff management skills; Represent the Company in all aspects of grievances, arbitrations, mediation, representation petitions, unfair labor practice , EEOC charges and other dispute resolution forum.

Represent the Mayor in the conduct of all labor and employee relations between the City of New York and labor organizations representing employees of the City, including but not limited to: Serve as legal counsel in collective bargaining sessions; Serve as Hearing Officer at Step III grievance hearings; Assist with contract interpretation; Represent the City of New York in every phase of administrative proceedings including labor arbitrations, mediations and improper practice petitions on a variety of employment and labor related matters.

Provide civil legal services for the low income population of upper Manhattan and the Bronx, including housing preservation advocacy, representation in landlord/tenant disputes and related welfare advocacy; Conduct workshops and training for tenant associations, community workers and their clientele with respect to legal issues relevant to the community.