Human Resources Management
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BARBARA NISIVOCCIA RING
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-***-**** ************@***.***
SUMMARY
Seasoned Human Resources Executive whose partnership skill with corporate
senior leadership has led to significant improvement in expense ratios,
employee retention, and profitability. Using HR as a business imperative
has been able to transform organizations from performing adequately to
striving for excellence. A strong leader endowed with high integrity,
personal credibility, and courage. Competencies and experience include but
are not limited to:
HR Generalist Project/Program Management Learning & Development
Organizational Development Employee Relations
IT Management Labor Relations
Continuous Improvement Talent Management Regulatory Compliance
Leadership Cost Saving Initiatives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHUBB & SON (a division of Federal Insurance Company), Warren, NJ 1994 -
2009
A premier Property and Casualty Insurance Company with over 80 offices
worldwide, 10,000 employees, and $13.2B in revenues in 2008.
Senior Vice President, Senior Corporate Human Resources Manager (2006-2009)
Vice President (1998-2006)
Assistant Vice President (1996-1998)
HR Manager (1994-1996)
As a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team, managed Corporate Human
Resources, which included the Executive Suite, Global Information
Technology, General Counsel, Human Resources, Corporate Development,
Corporate Communications, and Administrative Services. Responsible for the
Human Resources strategy and implementation. Provided guidance to Senior
Management and drove toward solutions that met business goals. More
specific experience included organizational design; executive coaching;
employee relations; executive level staffing; learning and development
assessments, plan design and implementation; and change management. Led a
staff of six
. Saved Chubb $5M over 5 years by developing and implementing a new
internal consulting department that reduced turnover, increased
systems development productivity, and sharply reduced consultant fees.
. Led the HR portion for corporate outsourcing initiative for IT that
yielded $121M in savings to the bottom line.
. Key leader in a corporate-wide "Management Span of Control" initiative
that produced recommendations for streamlining the operating
structure, improving the use of strategic resources which resulted in
a 5% reduction in operating expenses.
. Led teams of executives tasked with ensuring business alignment to
growth strategies by leveraging process/project management protocols,
resulting in:
o Introduced a low cost time and labor management initiative
(through a third party payroll provider) that saved Chubb in
excess of $1M per year.
o Led a project team to increase Company retention and reduce
turnover, project reduced turnover by 31%.
o Developed a charter for and managed the start up operation of a
centralized recruiting unit. The unit was implemented ahead of
plan, and reduced costs to the company by 22%.
. Led organizational effectiveness assessments that produced:
streamlined structures, redefinition of roles and responsibilities,
and reassignment of key executives.
. Deployed leadership education and change management coaching
throughout the company.
. Produced and drove initiatives for senior management regarding:
communication/explanation about long-term incentive programs,
corporate compliance guidelines, new business integration, succession
planning and community relations.
. Direct accountability for the integration of Diversity and Work/Life
initiatives into existing human resources and business processes.
BARBARA RING
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CHUBB & SON (a division of Federal Insurance Company), Warren, NJ -
Continued
. In an effort to attract and retain the best talent for the
organization, partnered with the Chief Diversity Officer to create and
drive a company-wide Diversity Strategy which included employee driven
Diversity Teams, Employee Networks, and Diversity Councils (each
sponsored by an Executive Committee member) offering a unique
opportunity for networking and business initiative creation.
. Ensured multicultural components were integrated into the Performance
Management process, Competency Modeling, Staffing/College relations
and Management Development.
. Identified as a functional expert in the areas of strategic staffing
and employee relations and served as a consultant to peer Senior HR
Executives on complex issues.
SCHERING PLOUGH, Kenilworth/Union, NJ 1992 - 1994
A global R&D bio-pharmaceutical company, which recently received approval
to merge with Merck.
Operations Human Resources Manager
Led a variety of HR operations including employee relations for more than
1,000 union and non-union employees. Resolved grievances and renegotiated
the collective bargaining contract. Additional responsibilities included
high volume recruiting (including the temporary workforce of approximately
300 employees), policy and procedures development and interpretation for
the Technical Operations Division, and development of training for all
Manufacturing Supervisors.
DATASCOPE CORPORATION, Paramus, NJ 1990 - 1992
Datascope manufactures products used in cardiology, radiology,
anesthesiology, cardiovascular surgery, emergency medicine, etc.
Human Resources Manager - Corporate and Patient Monitoring Division
BOOZ ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC., Florham Park, NJ 1989 - 1990
A leading strategy and technology consulting firm
Human Resources Representative
CARTER MCKENZIE, INC., West Orange, NJ 1984 - 1989
A provider of specialized recruiting services in the New York- New Jersey
metropolitan area
Human Resources Representative
OTHER
EXECUTIVE SERVICE PARTNERS, LLC, Liberty Corner, NJ 7/09 - Present
Provide professional services in the Human Resources Management arena
Principal
Apply Human Resources management experience in advising various businesses
and executives as well as providing operational management consulting
services. Design and implement innovative organizational solutions at the
juncture of people and businesses.
BARBARA RING
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INTERVIEWS FOR PUBLICATION
. Brandel, M., "What brain drain?," Computerworld, print and online
editions, 4-2-2008
. Conz, N., "Help Wanted: Recruiting IT Talent," Insurance and Technology,
print edition, 9-08
. Conz, N., "Flexibility, New Technology Key to Attracting Young IT
Workers," Insurance and Technology, online, 8-8-08
. Conz, N., "Flexibility, New Technology Key to Attracting Young IT
Workers," Finance Tech, online, 8-8-08
. Conz, N., "Flexibility, New Technology Key to Attracting Young IT
Workers," Tech Web, online, 8-14-08
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
. Society for Human Resource Management
. Society for Information Management
. NJ Business and Industry Association Member
. Bernards Township Chamber of Commerce Member
. Chubb Foundation Board Member
. Women's Business Enterprise National Council Member
. Graduate, Rutgers Executive Leadership Program
. Completed Leadership Development Program (LDP), Professional Development
Center for Creative Leadership
EDUCATION
B.S., Organizational Management (magna cum laude), Nyack College, Nyack, NY
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