Human Resources Management

ELAINE C. RIZZO, PHR

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SUMMARY

Transformational Senior Human Resources Executive acknowledged for

transforming vision into clear-cut organizational results. Serves as a

trusted advisor to senior executive management teams. Accomplished in the

creation, management, and development of large, multi-faceted staff and

programs. Possess a unique combination of leadership, operational, and HR

skills garnered in a variety of industries. Results driven, innovative,

and collaborative. Executes with a "business-first" mindset when designing

and delivering superior HR services that benefit the business. High

integrity, personal credibility, courage, a desire to learn and most

importantly-win! Core competencies:

HR Generalist Project/Program Learning &

Organizational Management Development

Development Mergers/ Acquisitions Employee Relations

Performance Talent Management Regulatory Compliance

Management Reengineering and

Leadership expense management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DUN AND BRADSTREET (D&B), Short Hills, NJ 2005 - 2011

Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition

and Shared Services January to June 2011

. Led an outsourced recruitment model that is responsible for filling 1000+

positions globally each year.

. Renegotiated our current RPO contract resulting in a $1M of savings for

2011.

. Aligned our Diversity and Affirmative Action programs with our overall

Talent Acquisition strategy creating more opportunities for diverse

candidates to join and develop their careers with our company.

. Implemented a Shared Service function and have reduced the administrative

burden by 20% on the Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners

allowing them to be strategic and drive strong business results.

. Created a Shared Services call center that assists line managers on

employee related issues and supports the delivery of HR programs such as

merit, equity planning, and the annual bonus program.

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. Delivered a long-term strategy and vision for our global HR Systems that

has resulted in the identification of a new HRIS system. This new system

will ultimately reduce costs by over $1M and will enable a consistent

approach to Talent Management as well as having a global single point of

record.

Vice President of Corporate HR, Innovation and Product,

Employee Relations/Compliance, M&A, and Reengineering 2005 - 2010

. As a senior human resource executive partnered with the following client

groups: CEO, Technology, Finance and Accounting, Legal, Human Resources

and Corporate Communications, Corporate Development and Strategy, Product

Development, Global Information Services, and Innovation. Total employee

population of 1500.

. Responsible for creating, leading, and implementing Human Resources

strategy to drive business outcomes and support $130M investment in D&B's

Technology. This strategy enabled our ability to attract and retain key

leaders, provide development opportunities for our key performers, and

change our culture to be innovation and risk taking.

. Led D&B reengineering/expense management programs involving human

resources capital and saved over $200M+ over 5 years through several

initiatives that included reviews of our organizational structure (spans

and layers) and our consultant model.

. Identified as a "High Potential" leader and was awarded the "Chairman's

Award".

. Successfully performed due diligence for more than 15 acquisitions and 2

divestitures.

. Led the Employee Relations and Compliance function with a result of less

than 1% of our cases resulting in any form of litigation or mediation.

CENDANT CORPORATION, Parsippany, NJ 2002-2005

Cendant Travel Distribution Services

Vice President Human Resources - Finance, Legal, Technology, Corporate

Development and Strategy, Product Development

and Airline Sales 2003 - 2005

. As a senior human resources executive responsible for employee relations,

talent acquisition and talent management for our Corporate employees

including Finance, Legal, Technology, Corporate Communications),

Strategic Development, Product Development and Airline Solutions. Total

employee population of 1000.

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. Implemented Human Resources Strategic Plan tied to their three-year

business plans identifying solutions for recruitment, development, and

retention.

. Six Sigma Champion for the Airline Solution cost reduction committee

and Product Development reengineering project resulting in a savings

of $2M.

. Led IT initiative to off-shore more than 500 development positions.

. Manage a team of four (4) HR Directors.

. Responsible for the acquisition and integration of all newly acquired

companies

Senior Director -Global HR Shared Services

(Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Training, Organizational

Development and Staffing) 2002-2003

. Manage a strong global human resources team of twelve (12) supporting our

overall compensation programs, staffing, benefits, training,

organizational development and HRIS support.

. Designed and implemented sales incentive programs for travel agent

contact centers and account and sales manager positions.

. Institutionalized broad banding compensation structure and re-banded all

exempt positions globally.

. Manage the global common review and bonus process.

. Responsible for the curtailment of the U.S. Pension Program including

employee communications and weekly Q&A's resulting in $30M in savings.

. Consolidated the daily administration of all employee benefits to a

centralized call center, "The Answer Place".

. Managed the rollout of our Learning Management System, an E-based system,

which will house all sales and management development training.

TOYS "R" US, Paramus, NJ 1998-2002

Director of Corporate Human Resources

Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, Kids "R" Us, International

. Directed the recruitment and associate relations functions for all

divisions of Toys "R" Us including Toys "R" Us USA, Babies "R" Us,

Kids "R" Us, TRU.com, Imaginarium and the International corporate

divisions.

. Led a strong team of 12 HR professionals.

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. Reduced recruitment expenses by $3.0M while continuing to provide

exceptional candidates through implementing strategic recruitment

programs designed to attract top talent at the Officer and Director

level.

. Seen as a key resource for the President of Merchandising for

associate relations and recruitment within his areas of responsibility

(merchandising, planning, and marketing). Additionally, provided

counseling to him personally on style, leadership and the definition

of his role.

. Responsible for the HR integration for all mergers and acquisitions.

. Recipient of the President's Club Award for the development of the "R"

Us Community Partnership Program.

FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES 1989 - 1998

Federated Logistics, Secaucus, NJ 1995 - 1998

Director of Executive Human Resources, Compensation and Training

. Responsible for executive recruitment, development, and training.

. Designed and implemented the executive compensation program, including

the development of position descriptions, labor grades by region and

compensation guidelines.

. Managed the annual objective setting and executive performance evaluation

process.

. Member of the Federated support training team responsible for the design

of fourteen management development core curriculum programs. Also,

created a division specific new hire orientation program, an employee

handbook, a mangers-in-training and the college intern program.

. Certified to train on company compliance courses such as diversity and

sexual harassment.

Abraham and Straus Department Stores (A&S), Brooklyn, NY 1992 - 1995

Manager of Corporate Recruitment and Placement

A&S/Jordan Marsh Department Stores

. Responsible for recruitment for the corporate division of both A&S and

Jordan Marsh Department Stores, including all merchants and sales

support.

. Directed the total employment process including compensation, benefits,

training and the diversity program.

. Managed the succession planning process for both divisions.

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Regional Employment Manager 1991 - 1992

. For two New Jersey stores (Paramus and Short Hills) and the distribution

center with a total employee population of 1100, responsible for

aggressively

recruiting quality exempt and non-exempt personnel to meet staffing plan

objectives.

. Managed an executive staff of two and an administrative staff of six.

. Directed the coordination of employee benefits, training, and the annual

review process.

Director of Human Resources, Short Hills, NJ 1989 - 1991

. With two senior executive direct reports, responsible for all of the

above functions for a store staff of 500.

EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

. AA Business Administration, Union College, Cranford, NJ

. Fairleigh Dickinson University - candidate for BA in Business -

graduation anticipated 2012

. Member of the Society of Human Resources Management

. Member of the Corporate Leadership Council

. Professional Human Resources Certified

. Strategic Workforce Planning Certified

. Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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