Martha Castro, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Norwalk, Ct, Us

London, Gb

London, Gb

• Partner with Pearson’s shared services center to manage overflow of employee inquiries in the areas of payroll, incentive payments, 401K, Cobra, Recruitment and time off for timely resolution• Maintain Fusion data for HR Senior Leadership Team and direct reports including processing employee updates and payroll related activities• Partner/Consult with Talent Acquisition for recruitment and onboarding of Senior HR Executives including 90-day plan to guarantee an exceptional onboarding experience• Work closely with HR Senior Leadership team to develop bi-weekly meeting agenda and track critical action items to ensure timely completion • Interface extensively with Corporate Affairs, in the facilitation of companywide communications including posting CHRO blogs on company intranet to leverage employee engagement • Assist in benefit related activity specifically with enrollment system and employee inquiries• Ensure training compliance for HR Senior Leadership team and direct reports• Participate in employee investigations escalated to CHRO and ensure follow through and decision • Ensure compliance with existing state and federal government laws for Pearson’s Severance Plan• Responsible for Succession Planning & KPI dashboard reports for Senior Leadership team during quarterly board meetings• Lead relevant HR related projects working with members of the wider HR team as required

London, Gb

- Consult with Relationship Managers and HR Operations leadership on strategies to improve talent management capabilities.- Partner with service delivery, HR Technology, HRIS, Shared Services and Knowledge Management teams to optimize recruitment process including monitoring consistency of Pearson’s global recruitment process.- Lead as Advisor and SME capturing talent best practices and user experience of Taleo applicant tracking technology. - Engage in cross-functional collaboration with aligned HR Partners and other HR management to implement continuous improvement framework, service delivery and talent acquisition initiatives; setting standards for HR Process documentation and ensuring process is aligned with recruitment strategy. - Oversee vital aspects of continuous improvement of operational talent practices, project implementation and plan management. - Manage HR process model including toolkits and project management structure ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders.

London, Gb

- Provided Oracle-based reporting on company-wide restructuring initiative related to headcount, turnover and involuntary terminations.- Generated and updated milestone reports using McKinsey Wave (Project Management Tool) for communication and visibility for restructure initiative owners. - Supported the global HR program management team to deliver on big, ambitious projects- Assisted with organizing and running program operations- Partnered with project stakeholders, internal customers, external vendors, and cross-functional teams from across our company- Managed project management plans via tracking software to ensure all projects are in the system, and update tasks, risks, and issues, and budgets- Maintained project documentation files, including confidential information, program reports, and general project activities generated through a project

London, Gb

Executive Assistant support to Chief Human Resources Officer in addition to supporting two HR SVPs.- Provided support to employees and route employee questions to the appropriate teams- Maintained and managed calendars with Google application, requiring interaction with external vendors, executives, assistants to coordinate meetings- Worked closely with HR Senior Leadership Team to increase productivity and facilitate communication across multiple time zones- Anticipated and prioritized needs to respond quickly- Coordinated travel and meeting logistics ensuring seamless experiences- Handled sensitive documentation, follow up with managers for approval and direction- Tracked key activities and milestones- Monitored CHRO's email and respond when necessary and appropriate- Worked with Corporate Affairs point of contact for CHRO approval for company-wide communications- Processed invoices in a timely manner using internal Accounts Payable systems

London, Gb

- Supported team through various Internal administrative systems: Concur – travel and expense, Oracle – HR, EMM – Production Time, EPM and Markview – Invoice Processing- Scheduled appointments/meetings via Google calendar - Coordinated logistics for board meetings and intricate travel arrangements (domestic and international)- Collaborated with Human Resources for employee announcements and onboarding for new hires and contingent workers- Reviewed invoices for correct coding, submit w8/w9 forms, local support and trouble-shooting for vendor payments, totaling $500,000+- Monitored T&E, P-card charges and monthly reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner- Created Powerpoint presentations for speaker conferences- Managed author contracts: creation, distribution and tracking- Distributed oMarketing materials for international markets upon request- Handled visa immigration processing for vendors and employees - Collaborated with Finance for chargebacks, sales reports and project budgets- Managed online TEFL product, coordinate and distribute certification with markets and respond to any inquiries - Developed and planned monthly learning seminars- Assisted with special projects as necessary

London, Gb

- Performed typing/word processing of proprietary documents; utilize various internal administrative systems (Concur, Oracle); scheduled appointments/meetings and maintained electronic calendar - Managed events including yearly TIRF board meetings and intricate travel arrangements (domestic and international)- Performed typing/word processing; created and managed various excel spreadsheets; drafted/edited routine correspondences- Payroll/Bill processing- Managed and administered Travel and Expense reporting and P-card reporting in an accurate and timely manner- Created complex Powerpoint presentations/charts - Organized annual training conference within budget- Managed the creation and distribution of author contracts- Managed the creation and distribution of marketing materials for international markets- Handled visa immigration paperwork and process- Managed the purchase and stocking of office supplies- Onboarded support for new hires- Assisted with special projects as necessary

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Performed typing/word processing of proprietary documents; utilized various internal administrative systems (expense, merit, payroll); scheduled appointments/meetings and maintained electronic calendar - Managed conference/events and travel arrangements; drafted/edited routine correspondences- Handled benefit associate/management inquiries; planned, organized department annual conferences for 200 attendees; administration of employee information (Peoplesoft database, personnel records, personnel procedures) - Acted as Executive Vice President Assistant- Assigned weekly department coverage- Maintained office supply inventory- Exit interview paperwork processing and new hire paperwork processing via Peoplesoft and office setup- Managed contract management for consultants

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

- Provided administrative support to 3 Directors and staff of 30- Performed typing/word processing; managed payroll/bill/voucher processing- Administration of personnel records and policies/procedures- Scheduled appointments/meetings and maintain electronic calendar- Arranged international travel arrangements; drafted/edited correspondences- Planned, organized and facilitated department annual conferences; administration of the Verizon - Mentoring Program - Assisted HR team with special HR projects

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management

Master’S Degree, Human Resources Management