December 2021 - Present – Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Exchange

Human Resources Manager

• Implemented a Health Benefits program in a startup environment resulting in significant cost savings.

• Oversee a robust hiring plan in the US doubling headcount during my first three (3) months resulting in key Executive Global hires.

• Obtain state registrations in multiple jurisdictions based upon remote hires.

• Collaborate with Global teams to ensure alignment with corporate initiatives.

• Responsible for extensive employee relations issues including PIPS and promotions.

• Create new policies and procedures to ensure compliance and successful audits.

• Process the semi-monthly payroll.

• Administer corporate training initiatives and programs.

• Manage US recruiter and full cycle recruiting process.

September 2018-May 2020 – Regional Bank

Human Resources Operations and Compliance Specialist:

• Responsible for extensive internal and external audits with stellar results.

• Provided technical support, troubleshooting and guidance to all employees for HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now).

• Approved permissions, access, personalization, and settings for multiple internal systems.

• Appointed as the "Bank Specialist" with the highest level of approval authority for wire transfers and limits bank wide.

• Collaborated with Executive leadership to identify and implement system improvements, upgrades, and enhancements.

• Responsible for the approval of the bi-weekly and off cycle payroll (prepared by the payroll manager) prior to submission to ADP and the corresponding wires.

• Successfully contributed to a team project for the automation of annual performance reviews from a manual paper system.

• Contributed to the successful integration of two consecutive mergers/acquisitions.

• Handled sensitive employee relations issues in support of the bank and the employees.

• Collaborated with benefits consultants to select new plans in support of acquisition integrations.

• Assisted with sudden remote work policies and deployment of employees/equipment in response to COVID.

• Identified an a "key employee" and granted immediate work from home access due to COVID.

• Provided coverage for a team member on extensive FMLA while also performing my full time duties.

(Contract) Feb 2017-April 2017-Non-Profit Land Preservation and Conservation

Human Resources Generalist:

• Hired as a temporary contractor to assist with the recent departure of 3 permanent HR Employees (entire HR team) within a month’s timeframe.

• Responsible for Employer/Manager Performance Appraisal Training, Employee Relations, Exit Interviews, New Hire Orientation, Annual Merit increase program and preparation for Fiscal Year end processes (April 2017.)

Wakefield, MA  2013-2015 –Digital Communication Services

Human Resources Generalist:

• Partnered with HR Director in managing overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Americas region during a time of extensive change: outsourcing, divestiture, acquisition, reduction in force, office closures and rebranding.

• Provided extensive employee relations support for the Americas and interim support for CALA to include dispute resolution, performance issues, policy violations and skill gaps.

• Oversaw US compliance initiatives to include EEO-1, Vets-100, AAP and ISO to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Selected as a member of the global HRIS team responsible for the design and implementation of the upgrade to Oracle (R12 vs Fusion.)

• Highly regarded as trusted business partner supporting clients in achieving both company and personal goals.

• Monitored employee engagement to build/sustain morale and increase/maintain productivity in an ever changing and unstable environment. (Created, promoted, and chaired an employee engagement committee.)

• Redesigned and upgraded the new hire orientation/onboarding program for the Americas.

• Responsible for the successful and seamless onboarding of all senior leaders.

• Facilitated the coaching and counseling of managers in best practices during extensive reduction in force programs.

• Oversaw 80 plus RIF meetings with direct managers and employees in a calendar year.

• Partnered with the legal team to ensure compliance and reduce company risk regarding access to proprietary equipment and databases (specifically Verizon prototypes).

• Worked across multiple time zones to accommodate both clients and team members as needed.

• Performed data analysis from HRIS to identify trends and make recommendations to senior leadership for process improvement and policy change.

• Liaised with the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition (France) to ensure regulatory compliance of all US regulatory mandates for the company’s ATS system (ADA, gender, religion etc.)