• Partner with Sr. Mgmt team to develop short- and longer-term people strategies and annual goal setting process to ensure alignment to league’s pillars of Diversity, Player Development, Local Community Involvement, and Innovation• Member of MLS Diversity Hiring Policy internal working group created to provide ongoing review of the MLS Diversity Hiring Policy and recommend modifications • Provide leaders with strategic direction regarding organizational structure and approaches to leverage staffing and talent needs. • Oversee talent acquisition efforts including talent strategy, diverse recruiting and sourcing, and the candidate experience.

Responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of employee policies, training, talent management, and performance management of the NBPA and its related companiesDesigned a Compensation Philosophy that distinguished low, solid, and high performers resulting in increased accountability from staff and management.Researched, vetted and implemented ADP Workforce Now within 6 months of hire date within budget combining time/attendance, performance management, and payroll into one application.Partnered with external and counsel to conduct investigations and resolve with minimal exposure to company

Directed all diversified areas of Human Resources including payroll, benefits, recruiting, talent management, workforce planning, employment law, employee training and development, change management and organizational development. Serviced both internal and external customers while making HR a part of the strategic planning for the organizationPartnered with Global Ops Director to roll out company-wide training program called LGI Boost to promote compliance and improve retentionLong-term projects included succession planning and reducing recruiter usage by partnering with colleges that have Supply Chain Management programs Coached executives through organizational changes (position eliminations, involuntary exits, etc.) ensuring seamless, low-risk transitions and decrease in legal consultation feesPartnered with first-time and experienced managers across all nine nationwide branches to address employee relations issues ranging from punctuality to conflict resolutionManaged HR Coordinator and HR Program Manager to ensure all visitors have positive customer service experience when interacting with the HR Department

Provided strategic and tactical human resources guidance resulting in higher productivity and a reduction in costs for soccer club and sports network as member of Senior Leadership TeamCoached executives through organizational changes (position eliminations, involuntary exits, etc.) ensuring seamless, low-risk transitions and decrease in legal consultation feesPartnered with first-time and experienced managers to address employee relations issues ranging from punctuality to conflict resolutionRecruited for Staff Accountants, Marketing Manager, and Manager of Sponsorship Sales relying on network referrals, industry-related job sites, and social media resulting in minimal recruiting feesLed semi-annual Performance/Salary Review process ensuring that staff is rated fairly, performance issues are addressed, and salary adjustments do not exceed department budgets Managed Office Manager to ensure all visitors have positive Front Office experience and employees’ office needs are metProcessed semi-monthly payroll for both entities utilizing two different applications

Managed all strategic and tactical aspects of HR for Red Bull New York, Red Bull Arena, and Red Bull Academy which includes all regular full-time and part-time seasonal staff (100+ employees)Met weekly with General Manager to discuss status and next steps all of HR items including staffing, employee relations, and other ad-hoc projects assignedIn charge of Front Office Assistants and HR Coordinator; duties included scheduling and training of coordinator in HR Administrative dutiesDesigned annual HR budget and business plan to help drive company’s strategic priorities of Employee Engagement, Training/Development, Global Brand Alignment, and Cost-EffectivenessRecruited for Front Office and Red Bull Arena positions

Recruited for various roles using social networking and industry-related sitesProcessed semi-monthly payroll using Paychex payroll applicationPerform analysis for annual Performance Management cycle using Microsoft ExcelWorked closely with Paychex to ensure smooth on-boarding, benefit administration, and exitProjects included researching Anti-Harassment training software programs, alternative HRIS applications and compensation analysis for End of Year Performance Management Cycle

Led post-acquisition integration of all benefits, policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth transitionManaged all Human Resource issues for all departments: performance improvement plans, benefits, employee relations and payrollManaged in-house recruiter: conducted staff orientation, administered benefits - planned and enrolled open new hires, renegotiated benefits, processed payroll, managed employee relations, interpreted and enforced policy/procedure, conducted exit interviewsEnforced progressive discipline policy to ensure consistent communication between employees and companyCollaborated with managers to benchmark positions following implementation of new pay compensation analysis tool

Coordinated and presented benefits orientations and enrolled all employees. Included medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and flexible spending accounts.Recruited and hired “best fit” talent by working closely with managers and developing creative strategies to attract talent to organizationImplemented a transportation flexible spending account program and secured a high participation rate.Performed annual reviews and ensured pay equity Selected to research HRIS with applicant tracking functions. Played key role in new system implementation, ran all reports and compiled spreadsheet dataDesigned emergency evacuation procedures. Worked closely with building supervisor to customize rules as it applied to floor and held meetings with all fire deputies, fire warden and searchers to explain plan, determine meeting place and outline responsibilitiesPlanned summer outings and Employee Recognition Galas