Lisa Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Ky, Us

Passionately building HR practices that directly contribute to organizational success in the retail industry. Currently lead a dedicated three-person HR team, including an HR Generalist, Senior Recruiter, and Associate Recruiter, to recruit, develop, and retain top talent for our organization. By leveraging a collaborative and data-driven approach, I help create a thriving, adaptable workforce equipped to support our organization’s growth and mission.Key Responsibilities:🔹 Strategic Recruitment & StaffingI manage the entire staffing process—from recruiting and interviewing to hiring and onboarding—ensuring we attract the best talent in the industry. I work closely with my team and train managers to refine recruitment techniques and enhance our candidate experience.🔹 HR Compliance and Policy EnforcementI ensure our HR policies comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, keeping job descriptions current and conducting regular audits for compliance. I take pride in fostering a workplace culture that respects HR policies and aligns with our business values.🔹 Performance Management and RetentionI utilize performance management tools to provide ongoing guidance and feedback to our team, emphasizing continuous growth. I also design compensation and benefits strategies based on industry trends, ensuring our approach remains competitive and aligns with market data to attract and retain top talent.🔹 Conflict Resolution and Employee RelationsExperienced in resolving employee issues and conflicts, I prioritize a fair, transparent approach to problem-solving, creating a positive work environment that champions open communication and respect.🔹 Benefits Administration and Safety ComplianceI oversee company benefits management, Workers' Compensation claims, and OSHA reporting, ensuring our programs support our employees’ well-being and meet regulatory standards.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

In collaboration with assigned business executives and their management teams, I provide HR expertise, support and consulting to my clients with a goal of building organizational capability and workforce engagement strategies. Other areas of expertise within my role are:* Building personal trust and credibility and a point of view about our organizations * Staying current in the HR industry and applying the principles and practices of effective human resources * Guides clients on how to initiate and sustain change at the individual, initiative, and institutional levels * Uses technology to improve operational efficiency, collaborate/connect with employees, and leverage information and analytics for insights and strategic decision-making.* Having the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company* A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement* Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment* Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement; Demonstrated experience driving processes improvements and specific skills in methodologies * Strong project management skills; ability to lead projects at a network level to influence and obtain buy-in, and then drive execution and achievement of the right results* Success in creating and driving effective employee relations, retention and reward programs* The ability to be comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"* A strong solutions focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions* The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously - orientated on results

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Wayne, Pa, Us

I oversaw and supported learning solutions technical, recruiting, and delivery teams as it related to sales processes, delivery solutions, logistics, recruiting cycles, documentation, proposals, scoping projects, and instructor selections. Projects/achievements included:• Managed each team’s sales cycles and revenues and developed lead generation strategies.• Influenced the company’s strategic direction while serving as a key executive team member.• Actively grew the book of business by overseeing multiple business initiatives within learning solutions and talent management. • Set a trajectory towards scaling by building and managing a business development and delivery team.Key

I led, managed, and developed a team of sales executives for this groundbreaking pharmaceutical company. I actively supported teams through quotes, deal structures, Salesforce compliance and updates, major account planning, forecasting, and more. Achievements include:• Actively drove larger and more profitable transactions.• Built, managed, and enabled an effective sales team.• Maintained an active sales pipeline with the VP of Business Development and CEO.• Developed strategies for the overall sales and business development functions.• Ensured optimal sales performance by setting metric expectations and actively tracking goals and performance.Key

Marlboro, Massachusetts, Us

Permanent, Contract and Temporary staffing agency with specialties of placing candidates within:Administrative support/clerical, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, IT & Engineering.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

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Menlo Park, Ca, Us