Human Resources Management

William McCarthy

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ** ******* ****

City: Port Washington

State: NY

Zip: 11050

Country: USA

Phone: 516-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $110,000

Willing to Relocate

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WILLIAM J. McCARTHY

13 Boxwood Road, Port Washington, NY 11050 516-***-**** email- *********@********.***

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Highly qualified Director delivering consistency, stability and trust to all levels of successful Human Resources operations. More than 10 years experience in Human Resources building a solid, diverse background in large, branded companies within the hospitality and retail industries.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Labor Relations - Recruitment

- Talent Development - Training & Development

- Performance Management - Corporate Communications

- Staff Management - Policy Development

- Business Partnering - Benefits & Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CROWNE PLAZA TIMES SQUARE (Intercontinental Hotels Group), New York, N.Y.

Director, Human Resources (January 2011 - September 2012)

- Managed entire Human Resources operation for a busy 790 room

midtown hotel staffed by 50 managers and 450 line employees.

- Directly supervised a Human Resources department consisting of four managers and one assistant.

- Presided over all labor relations issues within an employee base that is almost entirely union.

- Proficiently handled negotiations with union delegates and business agents including challenges from the collective bargaining agreement.

- Conceptualized training curriculum that maintained connection to IHG`s universal branding.

- Directly oversee all recruitment of managers and line employees. Presided over hiring decisions.

- Served on CPTS executive committee, partnering in decisions and handling of property issues.

- Lead efforts in employee recognition awards programs, community involvement & safety awareness.

THE WALDORF ASTORIA (Hilton Hotels Corporation), New York, N.Y.

Assistant Director, Human Resources & Recruitment (July 2007-January 2011)

- Lead proactive recruitment effort and facilitate selection strategy for all management and hourly levels of positions at world-renowned luxury hotel.

- Managed college recruitment program including candidate selection and on-boarding process. Networked ongoing successful partnerships with universities.

- Proficiently handled all processes and associate relations connected to Leave of Absence.

- Managed all aspects of any working Visa processes for all eligible executives approved for sponsorship.

- Facilitated training classes for executives on Human Resources basics and benefits administration.

- Lead efforts in employee recognition awards programs and community involvement.

MACY`S, New York, N.Y.

Director, Associate Development & Recruitment, Human Resources (May 2004 - July 2007)

- Supported the Human Resources needs of nearly 400 union employees.

- Mentored managers representing over 40 different departments at flagship Herald Square location.

- Facilitated training classes for executives on associate development.

- Responsible for recruitment to fill open jobs for over 40 different departments.

- Advised managers on recruitment, interview skills and selection process.

- Developed managers` capability in impacting associate relations and performance management.

- Supported managers in administering employee reviews, warnings and separations.

Internal Communications Director (2001 - 2004); Manager (1999 - 2001)

- Managed all internal communication print vehicles for employees at over 100 Macy`s locations.

- Served as managing editor of quarterly internal magazine reporting news, employee recognition and service.

- Executed a second regular publication devoted to employee recognition, volunteerism and diversity.

- Developed conception and execution of one uniform employee bulletin board program utilized in over 100 store locations.

- Supervised and developed a small staff of coordinators. Mastered corporate writing style.

Division Coordinator, Men`s Clothing / Division Coordinator, Electronics (1995 - 1999)

- Created, implemented and demonstrated merchandising directives for store management.

- Conducted product knowledge training seminars for managers and associates.

EDUCATION

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY- M.B.A. (Concentration- Human Resource Management)

Fordham University, Bronx, NY - B.S. Marketing / Management

AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS/ COMMUNITY SERVICE

* Citation from New York State Assembly - in recognition of community service, 2004

* Co-founding member - Macy`s Diversity Council, 2003- 2007

* Member - Macy`s Thanksgiving Day Parade Committee, 2004 - 2008

* Chairperson - Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island, 2001 - 2010

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