About Me

• FHQC- New York (not for profit)

 During the 24-month FHQC project in New York City, I successfully stabilized the HR department under challenging conditions, including the sudden resignation of two key HR team members. I personally processed payroll and recruited essential roles such as HR Admin, Payroll Manager, and Credentialing Manager. I took the lead in protracted and hostile negotiations with the 1199 union, nearing a new contract agreement. My efforts included facilitating benefits enrollment, managing the New York State Healthcare Bonus, and overseeing the credentialing process. I significantly reduced employee-initiated lawsuits and executed heavy recruiting duties. Additionally, I conducted a thorough analysis and correction of payroll policies, resulting in substantial monthly savings of $58,000 to $80,000 for the organization. Served as CHRO. Managed team of 3, serviced 5 locations with over 300 employees in total. 

• Social Service Agency-New York (not for profit)  

 In my 6-month tenure as acting CHRO, I've stabilized an HR department that had seen high turnover, with 4 CHRO changes in 3 years and the HR team turning over 4 times in 5 years. I've made corrections to benefits, 403B, billing, contributions, and employment policies, and have implemented DEI strategies. I addressed issues in HRIS due to suboptimal initial setup, developed crucial HR metrics for C-suite and board reporting, and have been managing HR operations across 7 locations with over 400 employees, aligning with the organization's aggressive growth strategy. 

 I resolved three wage and hour disputes with the Department of Labor and four EEOC complaints without penalties for the client. I've established new policies and procedures and conducted hands-on training to prevent future issues  

• Video Conferencing/IT-New Jersey (for profit-public company)  

 As a key member of a global HR management team, I was pivotal in rolling out company-wide initiatives and managed HR operations across five states and two countries. As part of the senior executive team, I ensured diligent HR budget control and T&E compliance. My leadership spanned directing three teams and handling disciplinary procedures, vendor relations, and benefit administration. Collaborating closely with corporate headquarters in France, I efficiently managed multiple budgets, including HR OPEX, and spearheaded training, expense management, and compensation programs. I was instrumental in implementing essential HR systems and policies, significantly optimizing HR budget efficiency and reducing recruitment costs, while also successfully negotiating benefit costs and leading pivotal global projects. 

• Medical StartUp/ Lab-San Jose (for profit)  

 Over a six-month period, I established the HR department for a client specializing in oncology testing with AI solutions, which involved intensive recruiting and creating all policies and procedures from scratch, including the employee handbook. I also successfully implemented the Paylocity HRIS system.   Created recruiting strategy focusing on  heavy recruitment for pathologists and lab technicians. I crafted all policies and procedures, the employee handbook, and implemented Paylocity HRIS. My role also extended to managing relationships with a hands-on board, venture capitalists, and a CEO transitioning from an acute hospital setting. Additionally, I managed the outsourcing of call centers and care coordination, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across departments.

 I regularly reported to the board and venture capitalists on HR spending and budget compliance, ensuring financial discipline and strategic allocation of human resource investments. 

• Video Conferencing/IT-New York/Paris/Singapore  (for profit-public company)  
  I expertly managed new employee integration, from orientation to recruitment, including arranging temporary housing. My collaboration with the Legal Department ensured proper handling of work-related visas. I kept the employee handbook and policies up-to-date and orchestrated both quarterly and monthly management meetings. Overseeing 401(k) and benefits, I ensured compliance with legal standards and facilitated a 401(k) provider switch, enhancing organizational and employee benefits. My role extended to improving employee well-being across four U.S. offices, tackling daily operational challenges, and supporting quarterly sales meetings. I was instrumental in managing stock options issuance and serving as the main point of contact for all employee-related inquiries. Through strategic initiatives, I created the first comprehensive HR budget, optimized travel management, crafted retention policies, and led successful audits, all contributing to decreased turnover rates and enhanced financial efficiency. 

 I successfully introduced the company's inaugural 401(k) plan with matching contributions, established a stock options program, and ensured full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements. 

• Acute care Hospital-New Jersey 

 As a key player in the Hospital Acquisition Team, I led a team overseeing 2,800 employees, acting as the primary contact for union matters and managing employee benefits plans. My responsibilities included providing HR workshops, advising management on employee issues, leading annual reviews, and supporting EBM projects. I managed a $2M HR budget, negotiated service agreements, and showcased project management acumen in organizing company events and union arbitrations. Career highlights include resolving high-profile harassment cases, realizing $3.2M in savings through FTE evaluations, negotiating CBAs, establishing new entities, and facilitating veteran employment initiatives. 

 In collaboration with the NLRB and the Department of Labor, I successfully closed outstanding issues inherited from the hospital's previous ownership. Handling the demands of four different owners, I created the hospital's first-ever credentialing policies for clinical staff. Additionally, I represented the hospital in several inquiries at the New Jersey Department of Health.