Tara Cruz Email & Phone Number

Canary Wharf, London, GB

New York, NY, US

• Provide HR leadership and counsel to business leaders and managers in the Global Technology Infrastructure Group servicing 1200+ colleagues
• Strategized and implemented the “Job Re-Alignment” project.
• Co-created a Women's Leadership Development Program.
• Reduced employee relations issues and increased employee retention by re-inventing, implementing, and delivering Management Essentials training.

New York, NY, US

• HR Business Partner for the Corporate and Client Support Services business groups servicing 500+ colleagues.
• Counseled and advised senior management and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, progressive counseling, terminations, and policies & procedures.
• Member of the Diversity Council and liaison for the Corporate Diversity Committee.

Zurich, CH

• Advised, partnered, and provided HR support relating to employee relations, compliance, performance management, policy administration, compensation, benefits, and diversity for client groups ranging from 300-800+.
• Managed the VP promotion and compensation process across fixed income division. Provided guidance to managers regarding the new Age Legislation Law, UK Employment Law, and diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Developed a tracking system for employee queries to identify areas needing improvement.
• Assisted with the creation of monthly departmental reports providing feedback to HRBPs and client groups.
• Established and managed the FLSA committee to facilitate Non-Exempt to Exempt leveling reclassification.
• Created and implemented the summer internship program including recruitment and training.

Ba, Psychology

Organizational Change Management