Tamara Forrest, Mba, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Harlem, Ny, Us

Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, leading comprehensive HR strategy for a high-performing network of charter schools serving over 3,000 PreK-8th grade students and managing up to 500 personnel, including Co-CEOs, Chief Operating Officers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors of School Operations, Chief Learning Officers, Managing Directors of Curriculum, high school placement staff, teachers, school aides, and facility maintenance personnel across eight campuses in New York and Connecticut.Key Accomplishments:- Spearheads human capital strategy for the charter school network , driving employee relations, benefits optimization, regulatory compliance, and performance management initiatives that align with organizational growth goals.- Led the successful implementation of PayCor, transitioning from Paycom, which optimized payroll processes and ensured real-time compliance tracking for over 350 employees. This HRIS overhaul improved operational efficiency and data accuracy, allowing for seamless audits and regulatory reporting. - Oversees the design and administration of comprehensive benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and 403B retirement plans, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational strategy and compliance with regulatory mandates.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw HR operations for one of the largest multi-specialty physician groups in the U.S., serving over 3,500 physicians and allied health professionals across six hospitals, three community clinics, and Correctional Health Services at Rikers Island. Directed the day-to-day execution and maintenance of a newly implemented HRIS, ensuring streamlined services and operational alignment with organizational goals.Key Accomplishments:- HRIS Leadership: Led the implementation and management of a new HRIS system, driving improvements in data accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with federal and state regulations.- Strategic Advisor: Was key advisor to the executive leadership team, leveraging data analytics to inform HR policies and shape strategic decision-making across the organization.- Labor Relations and Compliance: Managed labor relations and complex union agreements, collaborating with legal counsel to mitigate risks and ensure strict adherence to collective bargaining agreements.- Performance Management: Enhanced performance management systems, fostering accountability and professional development while driving continuous improvements in evaluation processes.- Benefits Administration Optimization: Optimized health, dental, vision, and 403B benefits administration, delivering cost-effective solutions that increased employee satisfaction and engagement.- Recruitment and Talent Strategy: Strengthened recruitment efforts by partnering with department heads to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational growth and workforce needs.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Led compensation management and successfully executed union contracts for a workforce of over 1,500 employees, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Spearheaded the implementation of ADP, managing a critical data conversion from Abra to Ev5, which improved data integrity and streamlined position control and recruitment processes.Key Accomplishments:- Payroll Department Overhaul: Indirectly led the complete overhaul of the payroll department, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.- LOA Management Optimization: Oversaw Leave of Absence (LOA) management, collaborating with third-party vendor Careworks to ensure seamless administration and employee support.- Policy and Relationship Building: Consistently implemented logical, policy-driven decisions while fostering stronger inter-departmental relationships, driving a culture of collaboration and operational improvement.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw payroll and benefits administration at Medical Knowledge Group, a healthcare communications agency in the Greater New York City area with a staff of over 100 employees. Key Accomplishments:- Payroll and Benefits Management: Directed payroll and benefits administration for 100+ employees, improving processes to ensure timely, accurate payroll and benefits compliance.- HRIS and Reporting: Enhanced HRIS functionality and reporting, refining data accuracy and providing critical insights to support HR and operational decisions.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Directed position control and employee change processing at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, one of Brooklyn’s largest healthcare facilities with over 3,000 employees across multiple locations. Key Accomplishments:- HR Operations Leadership: Led staff responsible for onboarding and managed all employee changes, optimizing processes to improve efficiency and compliance for all employees across multiple sites.- Data Integrity and Reporting: As primary support to the HR Operations Director, ensured HRIS information accuracy and delivered key reports, allowing for data-driven decisions that enhanced operational efficiency.

Glen Burnie, Md, Us

Serving as the right hand to the HR Director, spearheaded FMLA administration and employee relations across the U.S. as an HR Generalist for R.E. Michel Company, LLC, a leading HVACR distributor with over 270 locations and 1,000 employees nationwide. Key Accomplishments:- Compliance Oversight: Ensured compliance with federal and state-specific leave laws, tracked site eligibility, and adapted quickly to the company's rapid expansion. - Operational Efficiency: Navigated complex, multi-state regulations which positioned her as a critical leader nationwide in maintaining operational efficiency during the company’s growth.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Hrm

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management / Personnel Administration, General