Richard Davies SPHR
*** ******* **** ****, ***. 7J, New York, New York 10025
****.******@*****.***, 646-***-****
Summary of qualifications
SPHR certified Human Resources professional with comprehensive knowledge in
employee relations, recruitment, HRIS, employment law, training,
negotiation, organizational development, corporate policy development and
implementation and executive and line management consultation. Strategic
thinker with strong implementation and communication skills.
Professional Experience
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
2000-2009
Human Resources Director (2007- 2009)
Manager (2001-2007)
Business Partner responsibilities for NYSE supporting Global Sales and
Listings, Technology, Finance, Regulation, Market Data, Floor Operations
and Audit. Partnered with all levels of management and employees to
provide coaching and direction on employment policies and procedures, staff
engagement and retention, business issues and strategies. Other specifics:
. Coached and mentored business partners in employee relations, staffing
initiatives, change management, compensation and recruiting.
. Implemented projects including performance management, metrics and
administering bonus programs for both management and union employees.
. Involved in four recent acquisitions, playing a key role in change
management process and cultural integration.
. Ensured continuous improvement in the development, implementation and
delivery of high quality services to all employees, through a range of
training programs.
. Hired and managed the performance of the corporate recruitment team by
providing guidance on performance, recruiting processes, metrics and
objectives.
. Project manager for the automation of on-boarding, exit interviews, pre-
employment background screening, temporary employee tracking and pre-
employment testing.
. Handled employee relocation matters, both nationally and
internationally, as well as U.S. immigration cases/visa sponsorships for
foreign nationals, working with external partners.
. Successfully led fingerprinting project for 3,500 employees,
consultants and vendors post-September 11th.
. Senior Staff Group Member at NYSE, responsible for leadership of
NYSE practices and policies.
OC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
1996-2000
National Senior Recruiter
Traveled extensively throughout U.S. to recruit for new and existing
clients; in addition, recruited
for Oc corporate office in New York City.
. Member of Employee National Retention Team, responsible for creating and
managing retention strategies
for all accounts.
. Improved and streamlined hiring practices through maximum usage of
online recruiting resources, networking, college recruitment and
internal databases.
. Directed background screening including F.B.I. top secret clearance
checks for applicable accounts.
. Managed and developed employment vendor relationships and implemented
new recruiting contracts for agencies and online resources.
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400 Central Park West, Apt. 7J New York, NY 10025, ****.******@*****.***,
HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET- Corporate Headquarters
1994-1996
Benefits Representative
. Administered Workers' Compensation Program: investigated claims;
prepared and filed reports and
monitored cases.
. Assisted in administering health insurance, COBRA and FMLA
programs.
Education
Southern Connecticut University, New Haven, CT; B.S. Sociology
NYSE; Manager Development
Baruch College; PHR Preparation Course
NYSE; Human Resources Business Partner Program
Mathworks; Building Financial Acumen
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Brass Ring, PeopleSoft
9.0 and other general applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational
and project management skills.
Memberships
SHRM - SPHR designation; Wall Street Managers Association; Wall Street
Business and Disabilities Group