Sandra Stock- Matthiessen Email & Phone Number

New York, NY

Highly experienced HR Executive with proven record of building top-performing teams. Experienced at utilizing internet technologies to attract top talent. I have recruited in a various industries and.attract A PLAYERS- I am not only an experienced HR partner - but know how to attract top talent.

Oversee all HR operations for 200-person publishing company’s New York and Boston offices. Supervise staff of four. Carry out recruiting, hiring, terminations, strategic planning, policy and procedure development, and performance reviews. Managed compensation and benefits programs. Actively involved in corporate-wide programs, such as reorganizations..

• Directed HR operations for startup web advertising technology company. Expanded program as company grew from 50 to 250 employees worldwide. Developed HR standards and procedures; customized to meet specific regulatory.
• Created entire Human Resources department and implemented organizational structure, training and recruiting programs, performance appraisal system, and HRIS system.
• Opened offices in Korea, Japan, Australia, UK, Russia, and New York.
• Developed all benefit plans and corporate handbook.

• First Senior HR Executive at large media & publishing company’s New York office. Supervised staff of five. Played major leadership role during company’s rapid growth from $24M to $200M. Provided assistance and support.
• Improved management capabilities and introduced process improvements through reorganization activities at three existing publications; led to company earning National Magazine awards in 2004 and 2005, and being named.
• Saved $500,000 per year by shifting from vendor-based recruiting to internal recruiting while building New York office from 200 to 500 employees. Also decreased hiring cycle from 90 to 30 days.
• Provided resources support during company’s launch of two new publications, Women’s Health Magazine and Best Life Magazine.
• Contributed to revenue growth by creating corporate department for custom publishing.

• Managed HR functions for New York office, including expansion of operations during period of rapid growth. Assisted with multiple mergers by conducting HR due diligence and post-merger integrations.
• Completed closure of Detail Magazine with 100% retention of staff.
• Relocated to Los Angeles office to oversee LA, Detroit, Chicago, and San Francisco HR operations.

Bs, Industrial And Labor Relations

Ms, Organizational Development