Justine Childs Friedman, Shrm-Scp, Sphr, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Guilford, Ct, Us

Sole proprietor providing HR Consulting to clients of all sizes and across industries. Samples of projects: Managed Change Management function for IT department’s Digital Transformation. Interim HR Director. Liaison for PEO. Taught monthly Leadership course to middle and senior managers. Administered employee survey and facilitated survey feedback groups. Managed vendor selection and implementation of new HRIS (Success Factors.) Identified talent metrics for employees, populated Success Factors and facilitated accompanying training. Advised C-level executives in methods to align direct report’s behaviors with organizational objectives. Delivered Harassment Prevention workshop to Partners and partnered with outside counsel on Employee Handbook. Created a New Hire Orientation program and rationalized on-boarding process.

Shelton, Connecticut, Us

First Human Resource hire in company's 40+ year history. Reporting to the CEO, managed strategic people initiatives. Implemented fundamental culture change tied to new business direction. Right-sized organization and revamped job descriptions to align to future state. Implemented new HRIS, saving money and creating improved UX . Created and launched new and improved performance appraisal program. Brought company into compliance with CT OSHA audit findings. Managed corporate name change and re-branding efforts. Managed all day-to-day department activities: recruitment, onboarding, Employee Relations, coaching, discipline, policy creation, training, succession planning.

Align HR function with business outcomes. Implement strategies for optimal performance. Create processes for effective management. Provide management training in leadership, compliance and soft-skills. HRIS implementation. Strategic and transactional HR.

Recruit, vet and schedule volunteers and panelists for workshops for a national education company dedicated to altering our society's culture by transforming the way women and men relate to themselves and each other.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Assist all levels of employees in effectively navigating job loss by leading workshops and providing coaching for career redeployment.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed and was accountable for all employee relations matters, training and compensation planning for three west region offices in the 5th-largest US public accounting firm. Leader of a long-term change management initiative team that spearheaded positive cultural and process change consistent with the Firm’s “Grant Thornton Experience.” In this role spearheaded the communications and organization development projects including: the facilitation of focus groups and training, execution of communication programs, survey administration, org culture assessment, and coaching process design. Conducted the semi-annual performance appraisal process. Supervised training coordinator and training function for Bay Area and delivered monthly soft-skills training to all levels of the firm.

Managed proprietary career centers for downsized employees in the microelectronics industry. On-boarded new staff, coordinated logistics between corporate clients, DBM and delivery staff. Managed outreach and follow-up for programs involving from 300-1200 individuals. Effectively coached executives, manager and entry-level clients in their career transition resulting in significant client reemployment.• Profitably managed the Firm’s highest revenue-generating client, representing 16% of all US revenues.

Gb

National implementation leader for IFS business unit. Ultimate accountability and oversight for planning and implementation of annual training calendar/special events for 9000+ US employees. Liaison between Infrastructure, Human Resources and Learning & Education groups. Managed multimillion-dollar budget. Managed and mentored two virtual teams of 4-8 direct reports. Assisted with national New Hire Orientation implementation and coordination.

Westlake, Texas, Us