- Handle onboarding, benefits enrollment, and manage performance and compensation reviews- Manage deployment of employment background checks, reference verifications, skills assessments and track candidate statuses in HRIS, and handle offer letter presentations- Manage queries regarding the employee handbook, benefits, labor laws and policies- Manage employee relations and address any workplace conflicts or grievances- Overseeing the entire payroll process for both corporate and field staff- Preparing reports summarizing payroll expenditures, including wages, taxes, and benefits- Administer health and welfare benefits, managing enrollment, renewal, and termination processes

- Proactively maintained and administered accurate and timely HR data- Maintained HR Operations trackers to monitor employee information such as starters, leavers, changes and transfers- Supported the payroll manager with end-to-end payroll tasks for US, UK, and non-executive director payrolls to ensure accurate and timely monthlypayroll payments and reporting- Provided administration for the employee lifecycle including recruitment administration, the production of contracts & offer packs, leaverdocumentation, reference letters, ensuring on-boarding of new starters to include pre-employment checks, collation of documentation, benefitsadministration and payroll requirements- Management of purchase order and invoice processing and tracking- Administered the benefits plans (e.g., Company Health Insurance, ensuring that members information is accurate and current)- Responded to high level of queries from employees regarding HR procedures, processes and policies

- Developed and updated job descriptions, posted opportunities, screened candidates, checked references, and prepared offer letters- Responsible for full new hire on-boarding and off-boarding for corporate and retail employees- Conducted exit interviews with the Creative Talent Manager- Prepared salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and severances documents- Coordinated corporate events (i.e., Wangover – corporate happy hour, financial seminars)- Partnered with Head of Legal and CFO to update employee handbook- Coded and approved vendor invoices on a daily basis- Managed organizational chart for US and Europe employees- Recommended employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship- Coached and trained managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them+ Responsible for the administration of benefit enrollments and life qualifying events of corporate and retail employees+ Answered questions in a timely manner; provide guidance and assistance regarding benefit eligibility and levels of coverage for employees+ Assisted in various requests including timely responses to audit inquiries, developing and preparing reports, letters and spreadsheets- Responsible for COBRA administration- Ensured necessary HR licensure requirements to ensure compliance with state, and local agencies- Managed employee leave in accordance with federal, state, local, and company policies (including but not limited to FMLA, PFL, DBL)- Investigated work place accidents and claim reporting with Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers- Provided appropriate training for department and hold staff accountable for attending required training- Responsible for recommending and ensuring regulatory staffing patterns & managing annual budget- Accurately processed payroll for US and Europe employees

- Recruitment of seasonal interns and entry level positions- Maintenance and administration of recruitment tools and partnerships - Schedule candidates and facilitating a branded and positive candidate experience - Administration and coordination of on-boarding for all new hires and off-boarding for all terminations- Help administer company performance management programs- Coordinate and maintain career development plans for employees - Prepare offer letters, pay and title change confirmations, and termination templates for employee life-cycle activities - Ensure life-cycle events are properly communicated to cross-functional partners - Ensure policies and procedures are signed and acknowledged by employees in compliance with the Company’s and governments’ requirements- Develop and analyze surveys to measure employee engagement - Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all company employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy- Ensure all salaries are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to all company employees- Implement salary increases, bonuses, commissions, and so on in accordance with instructions given- Manage the REQ process; ensure proper approvals and timing of temp assignments- Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding payroll and benefits including but not limited to COBRA, FLSA and FMLA- Coordinate benefit orientations, enrollments and claims processing- Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality

- Support recruiting team in filling open positions by posting jobs on career sites and sourcing candidates.- Schedule initial candidate interviews with recruiting team and schedule subsequent interviews with hiring managers. - Administrative Responsibilities for Applicant Tracking System and sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter.- Manage on-boarding process by drafting offer letters and managing new hire documentation.- Serve as a resource for candidates and new hires with recruitment and on-boarding questions.- Update reports as requested. -Assist with coordinating annual summer internship program as requested.- Serve as a resource for candidates and new hires with recruitment and on-boarding questions.- Maintain relationships with campus contacts and fashion-related organizations.- Conduct reference checks for potential new hires.

- Answered HR related questions and inquires for Corporate and stores (support 250+ employees in US and Canada).- Assisted the recruitment process through online job postings, employee referral program and act as liaison with employment agencies. - Coordinated and executed the new hire orientation process for all corporate employees and store managers. - Interpreted and advised on Company policies as well as State and Federal law in order to ensure compliance. - Responsible for all benefits administration including new enrollments, eligibility issues, benefit communications, annual open enrollment and assisting employees with benefit issues and questions. - Coordinated and distributed FMLA paperwork.- Updated and distributed all compensation letters and documents.- Analyzed and reported headcount, turnover and open positions on a monthly basis. - Managed American Express Corporate account including new hire enrollment, terminations, account reconciliation, and delinquent account review- Tracked time off of employees at corporate and store line- Handled Canada's Health Benefits - Empire Life- Processed ADP changes for CANADA- Supported the Director of HR and Payroll with any issues- Interfaced with internal resources and outside vendors regarding pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug tests, etc.

- Updated and reviewed all 200 active and over 500 terminated employee files.- Initiated contact with the internship candidates, assist with conducting telephone screenings, arrange in-person interview, and assist in the management of all incoming internship paperwork.- Managed day to day functions including benefit enrollments, 401k plan marketing, processing paperwork for new hiresand terminations, fielding questions from associates and engaging in research projects.- Assessed completions of job application documents and prepare and plan for employment interviews.- Aid 21 stores, field associates, and HR team with other special projects as they arise.

-Facilitated the movement of sample requests, send out samples to publications in a timely manner-Managed and track inventory of all samples in an organized log using a wholesale system-Tracked all editorial and online press credit -Managed and update press books and the magazine archives that includes all of ESCADA’s press credits for the year-Organized and maintain the press showroom, press closet, magazine archive, and the intern area-Assisted wholesale, human resource, and e-commerce departments

- Prepared monthly editorial press reports- Reviewed magazines for editorial credits and comparative evaluations- Assisted in presentations and fashion shows

-Fitted models -Sourced fabric weekly-Worked on Adobe Illustrator for flats

-Logged in and out sample loans and new merchandise -Scanned credits in newspapers and magazines -Updated editorial coverage books and editorial contacts database -Assisted all departments (Hogan, Tod’s, Roger Vivier, and Fay)