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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Cybersecurity, Enterprise Data Engineering/Analytics & AI

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Cybersecurity, Platform & Performance Engineering and Infrastructure

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Leading a HR team that supports the EVP of Consumer Digital Experiences and Platforms (ESPN, ABC, Marvel, NatGeo & Disney Studios products, engineering & data) and the SVP Technology Strategy and Business Operations (strategic storytelling, operations, pmo, portfolio finances & tech innovation.)(Prior support included Global Software Engineering.)Provide leadership to an HRBP team that partners closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness across technology… Show more Leading a HR team that supports the EVP of Consumer Digital Experiences and Platforms (ESPN, ABC, Marvel, NatGeo & Disney Studios products, engineering & data) and the SVP Technology Strategy and Business Operations (strategic storytelling, operations, pmo, portfolio finances & tech innovation.)(Prior support included Global Software Engineering.)Provide leadership to an HRBP team that partners closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness across technology teams. Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team—partner to collaboratively execute a long term vision for key talent initiatives, drive a highly engaged, high performing culture and anticipate hiring and development needs to meet overall business goals while optimizing the employee experience and retention of key talent. Provide counsel on complex people-related matters such as organizational design, optimization efforts, change management, succession planning, workforce planning and escalated employee relations matters. Enable the business to drive team culture, engagement, diversity, and development initiatives. Weave key talent and learning initiatives into the fabric of client groups to promote an environment of growth and development. Drive key activities including annual performance reviews, talent planning, compensation planning, and executive job design. Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to oversee hiring strategy and talent pipelining for key business priorities. Partner with leadership team for Code Rosie related initiatives (training/placement program designed to bring inclusion and gender diversity to technology roles.) Show less

New Britain, Ct

Senior HR Business Partner supporting the EVP Operations, EVP CIO (Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, PMO, Application Dev, Data, Strategy & Risk) and the EVP General Counsel and their respective teams comprised of approximately 600 employees, managers and executive leaders in CT. Led an HRBP team and HR COE partners to drive initiatives and strategy development/execution for 600+ employees across the New England footprint. Key member of leadership team focused on… Show more Senior HR Business Partner supporting the EVP Operations, EVP CIO (Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, PMO, Application Dev, Data, Strategy & Risk) and the EVP General Counsel and their respective teams comprised of approximately 600 employees, managers and executive leaders in CT. Led an HRBP team and HR COE partners to drive initiatives and strategy development/execution for 600+ employees across the New England footprint. Key member of leadership team focused on aligning HR priorities to business strategy/performance while creating a culture of inclusion, empowerment & high performance. Led annual talent and succession review at the CEO level for respective teams, annual compensation planning and performance calibration cycles. Oversaw engagement plans, leadership development and team effectiveness strategies and escalated ER matters. Partnered closely with executives to manage HR related expenses, headcounts and organizational efficiencies. Partnered with Talent Acquisition to develop a robust talent plan to attract top high potential talent by leveraging talent market research studies that drove nuanced hiring strategies. Researched and built a 5-10 year outlook on workforce trends and subsequent strategic choices for executive consideration. Webster Bank is a leading regional bank in the Northeast with more than $29.9 billion in assets and 157 banking centers from greater New York City to Boston. Show less

Bridgeport Ct

Human Resources Manager supporting approximately 600 leaders and employees in the Risk, Specialty Commercial and Operations divisions in CT, MA and various commercial offices across the US.Partnered closely with and provided guidance to leaders and management related to organizational redesign, job restructuring, compensation planning, talent development, coaching and employee relations. Played a key role in decisions involving strategic workforce modeling, succession planning, talent… Show more Human Resources Manager supporting approximately 600 leaders and employees in the Risk, Specialty Commercial and Operations divisions in CT, MA and various commercial offices across the US.Partnered closely with and provided guidance to leaders and management related to organizational redesign, job restructuring, compensation planning, talent development, coaching and employee relations. Played a key role in decisions involving strategic workforce modeling, succession planning, talent identification, leadership development and performance management.People's United Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary financial services company headquartered in the Northeast with more than $51 billion in assets with a network of over 400 retail locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Show less

Stamford Ct

Human Resources Manager supporting newly centralized Supply Chain organization (500+ national employees.) Previous client support included Network Engineering, Technical Operations & Marketing.Managed matrixed regional HR team (30+ HRBPs in 12 Key Market Areas/ 29 states) across the US to ensure that proposed decisions and actions were aligned to the business strategy. Managed organizational change created by restructuring activity- ensured that project plans, communications and… Show more Human Resources Manager supporting newly centralized Supply Chain organization (500+ national employees.) Previous client support included Network Engineering, Technical Operations & Marketing.Managed matrixed regional HR team (30+ HRBPs in 12 Key Market Areas/ 29 states) across the US to ensure that proposed decisions and actions were aligned to the business strategy. Managed organizational change created by restructuring activity- ensured that project plans, communications and staffing realignments/reductions in force were executed with excellence. Oversaw all aspects of employee relations and provided consultative support to managers and field business partners. Partnered with the Finance team and leadership in budget planning process and headcount analysis. Managed annual performance and compensation cycles. Oversight of escalated ER claims across the US footprint for Field Operations (21,000+EEs), HR and Legal POC.Spectrum is the nation’s fastest growing TV, internet and voice company at the intersection of technology and entertainment, facilitating essential communications that connect 24 million residential and business customers in 41 states. Show less

East Hartford Ct

Managed HRIS system conversion, provided compensation support, led creation of an employee council & telecommuting program and performance management & onboarding program redesign. Provided benefits and recruiting support as needed.Jefferson Radiology is proud to be the largest radiology private practice group in Connecticut with 10 private offices in central Connecticut and affiliations with 7 regional hospitals.

Shelton Ct

Boston Ma

Austin Tx

Human Resources Associate III- Talent & Development Managed global operations of Making Great Leaders training program (annual forecasting/ planning/ evaluation/ analysis/ communications.) Led global team to determine Exit Survey strategy, design, automation, communications, implementation & data analysis. Managed General Educational policy & created the Executive Education policy. Led global team to conduct needs analysis, data analysis and recommendations for… Show more Human Resources Associate III- Talent & Development Managed global operations of Making Great Leaders training program (annual forecasting/ planning/ evaluation/ analysis/ communications.) Led global team to determine Exit Survey strategy, design, automation, communications, implementation & data analysis. Managed General Educational policy & created the Executive Education policy. Led global team to conduct needs analysis, data analysis and recommendations for the Global New Manager Development Program. Human Resources Associate II - Talent Strategy Created talent profiles for existing global sites. Gathered research from various sources to determine talent strategy in new locations. Contractor- Staffing/Sourcing Support and Compensation Show less

Bs, Biology/ Chemistry

Ms, Human Resources Management, 4.00