Managing Director, Human Resources
Greater New York City Area
Managing Director, Human Resources (2003 to 2009)Personally handled executive level recruitment, talent management, succession planning, professional development for the US organization; oversaw eight U.S. offices’ HR staff. Represented HR on the worldwide Executive Committee.• Maintained a successful track record for recruiting executive level talent for all US offices (SVP and above) in the pharmaceutical PR, consumer marketing and corporate communications practices – all without incurring any search firm fees resulting in a cost savings in excess of $500,000 per year.• Reengineered and streamlined the performance management process across the US network improving the delivery, reliability and quality of feedback to employees. • Co-developed and helped facilitate a development program for managers across the US that improved management skills across the organization.• Successfully managed complex employee relations issues involving all levels of employees; coached several senior executives to assist them in improving interpersonal and management skills; opened lines of communications with employees to create a channel for confidential and constructive solution-oriented guidance; and developed innovative ways to improve employee engagement and productivity.• Partnered with executive leadership to conduct detailed “talent reviews” for the purposes of succession planning and identifying “high potential” talent. Implemented programs, including a mentoring program to further retain top talent while cultivating further skills for future career growth. • Partnered with head of Research to advise and coach managers on the realities of effectively managing the four different generations present in the workforce – Traditionals, Boomers, Gen X, and Millennial’s.
