Drew L
Human Resources
Profile
Human Resources professional with 10 years’ experience serving as an HR Generalist/HR Business Partner. Successfully managed all aspects of the employee life cycle including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, payroll, benefits, training and development. Employed on numerous occasions to establish an HR discipline within existing organizations. Supported populations as small as 45 employees and as large as 400 employees. Served as an advisor to executive teams regarding employment law and to create sound HR practices while keeping with company culture, processes and procedures. Compassionate, respected and not afraid of a challenge.
Key Skills & Competencies
Hard Skills: Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Benefit Plan Administration, Employee Leave Administration, Employment Law Compliance, New Hire Orientation, U.S. Immigration/VISA applications, Career Development, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Internal Event Planning, Office Administration
Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Time Management, Customer Service,
Tech Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspaces, Human Resources Information Systems (ADP, Paychex, Ceridian), Canva, Zoom, Teams, Slack
Professional Experience
Global Global Strategy Group
New York, NY
Vice President, Human Resources - 2 Years
Reported to CEO and CFO
* Established an HR discipline which supported 85 employees between the New York headquarters and three satellite offices
* Oversaw firm wide recruitment efforts and population growth of 50%
* Implemented and Improved fundamental programs and procedures including an annual incentive compensation program, 360 degree review process and formalized employee on-boarding
* Migrated payroll and benefit programs from PEO services to ASO services allowing GSG flexibility and control over the benefit programs offered to employees while reducing overall cost
Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal
New York, NY
Associate Director of Talent Management - 4 years
Reported to VP, Director of Talent Management
* Member of a full-service human resource department supporting approximately 400 employees across 10 KBS and MDC divisions
* Maintained solid relationships with external recruitment resources and hiring managers to deliver high quality candidates at various levels and across multiple disciplines
* Responsible for all immigration matters ensuring appropriate clearance was obtained in the most time and financially efficient manner
* Managed benefit plan administration and renewals including health, life, disability and pre-tax plans demonstrating a strong knowledge of ever- changing legislation
* Led implementation of an integrated HRIS system - ADP Enterprise
* Played a key role in confidential mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth transition with minimal disruption for employees
Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R
London, UK
Human Resources Manager • 2 years
Reported to CFO and COO
* Employed to establish and manage a new HR department and act as the liaison between RKCR/Y&R, corporate and group headquarters to ensure alignment of strategic HR and operational goals
* Consulted, advised and negotiated with internal and external legal counsel regarding employment related matters in a dynamic legislative environment
* Rolled out and maintained the Continued Professional Development (CPD) program, ensuring annual accreditation with the IPA, an advertising industry trade body
* Led implementation of integrated HRIS system - Ceridian Centrefile
The Bravo Group / Y&R
New York, NY
Human Resources and Office Services Manager • 3 years
Reported to VP, Director of Human Resources
* Provided Human Resources and Office Services support to approximately 300 employees, within 4 companies, in 5 major cities across the US
* Managed all NYC administrative staff; approximately 10 employees
* Managed employee onboarding and exits; including recruitment, offers, orientation, payroll processing, benefit set-up and terminations
* Maintained leasehold space in compliance with OSHA regulations; maintained contacts for utilities, supplies, maintenance, equipment and security services
Community Experience
The Niantic Bay Sailing Academy
Niantic, CT
Secretary, Board of Directors
Education
Associate Degree, Occupational Studies
Other Experience/Awards/Publications
Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources Certification Institute