Human Resources Management
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER D. RICHARDSON
New Canaan, CT
********@*****.***
Human Resources Generalist with experience in all HR disciplines including
employee relations, international relocation, leadership development,
performance management, recruitment, succession planning,
compensation/recognition and rewards, labor law and employee engagement &
morale. Strong technology and finance industry focus with a unique mix of
both large corporate, as well as start-up and entrepreneurial companies &
cultures.
EXPERIENCE
HFP Capital Markets - New York, New York
June 2013 - May 2014
Director, Human Resources
Reviewed status of and subsequently managed all areas of Human Resources
for a boutique investment bank with approximately 100 employees.
. Hired as the firm's first Human Resources representative
. Evaluated employee relations issues and quickly issued necessary
courses of action
. Created the firm's first employee handbook, new hire packet and
orientation program
. Designed and managed the firm's first college recruiting program
. Developed and delivered harassment training to all employees
. Implemented progressive discipline process
. Reviewed current and recommended new benefits and compensation
programs
. Most recently the firm made an executive decision to terminate the
entire Retail Brokerage desk - approximately 2/3 of the firm. As a
result, responsible for reviewing protected classes, and designing
individual separation agreements for impacted personnel
Contract Engagements
December 2012 - June 2013
G2G Software - Oversee organizational design of newly formed software
company as a result of an acquisition of approximately 50 developers.
This role is currently on-going.
The McGraw-Hill Companies - New York, New York
April 2005 - June 2012
S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Financial
Director, Human Resources
Responsible for managing all areas of Human Resources including training,
employee relations, recruiting, compensation, organizational development,
and all other company-wide personnel matters. Additionally, oversaw all
culture and team building activities to ensure high retention in a dynamic,
entrepreneurial environment within an otherwise highly corporate
atmosphere.
. Reported directly to the CEO of Capital IQ, with a second reporting
line to the McGraw-Hill / McGraw-Hill Financial Human Resources
Function
. Managed four direct (two indirect), U.S.-based reports, plus four
international satellite reports from India, Philippines, Far East and
Latin America
. Grew Capital IQ employee base from 70 to over 600 (US) and 5 to over
350 (UK, EMEA and Far East) - also responsible for employee
oversight of India (5,000), Philippines (150), Far East (10), Latin
America (10)
. Provided coaching, training, and counseling pertaining to performance
improvement, harassment, discrimination, diversity and legal issues to
ensure appropriate actions
. Annually strategized with Capital IQ CEO to develop and present a
company-wide succession plan to the President of Standard & Poor's
. Ensured that all employee disciplinary actions are legally documented
and presented to McGraw-Hill senior management
. Developed and administered key technology employee, compensation-based
$2.5MM retention program
. Assisted with the development and roll-out of company-wide performance
and talent management system in order to satisfy McGraw-Hill's annual
talent review mandate
. Supervised the annual college recruiting process of approximately 60
students per annum for the Client Development, Research and Technology
functions
. Designed and delivered expatriate packages for employees selected to
relocate overseas to expand Capital IQ's Client Development
capabilities
. Managed the H1B Visa process for approximately ten new hires per annum
. Worked with senior management to define competencies and subsequently
qualify, interview, and negotiate offers for business critical
positions
. Performed a company-wide evaluation of all positions in order to meet
governmental FLSA regulations
Human Resources M&A Specialist
Invited to join the McGraw-Hill Financial's M&A team to manage all HR
matters related to acquisitions in deal pipeline.
. Determined core competencies and skills needed for mission critical
positions within newly designed organizations
. Assessed new company workforce by responsibility level and identify
resource gaps
. Designed and execute an employee selection methodology and
subsequently manage the process
. Worked with line management to establish new reporting lines and
overall organizational structure
. Developed new equity equivalent plan, individual retention agreements,
and severance communication documents based on established, as well as
new policies and formulas
. Created deal communication plan, new employee Q&A and orientation
guides
. Deals/acquisitions included; ClariFi, TheMarkets.com, R2 Financial
Technologies and DJ Indexes
KPMG LLP - New York, New York
May 2004 - April 2005
Senior Associate, Human Resources
Responsible for leading recruitment efforts on behalf of KPMG's
International Financial Services Tax Group.
. Hired approximately 25 Senior Associates and Managers
. Managed all KPMG's Northeast region including New York City, Stamford
and Boston
Aurelian Communications - New York, New York
April 2002 - May 2004
Human Resources Consultant
Responsible for analyzing all HR-related issues associated with target
acquisitions including compensation, benefits, organizational structure and
facilities.
Gemini Voice Solutions / PhoneFree.com - New York, New York
November 1999 - June 2001
Vice President, Human Resources
Responsible for implementing and directing all areas of Human Resources
including recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, organizational
development, employment law, facilities and daily personnel matters.
. Report directly to Company President/CEO
. Grew company staff from 5 to over 100 in 6 months
. Implemented new medical, dental, 401K, short and long term disability
programs
. Developed and implemented company-wide performance review program
. Managed and executed company-wide layoffs as a result of negative
internet market conditions
Career Partners, Inc. - New York, New York
June 1996 - August 1999
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Co-Founder of a start-up financial services/real estate finance executive
recruiting firm. Responsibilities included managing technology
applications, accounting, legal processes and recruiting
. Provide executive recruiting services for 45+ institutional clients
J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. - New York, New York
June 1990 - June 1996
Associate, Human Resources - Recruiting & Training
Designed, implemented and managed the Management Services Training Program
(MSTP), one of the Firm's widely acclaimed training programs
. Managed the annual recruiting process of approximately 60 Trainees
. Provided written performance appraisals for all program participants
. Co-designed JPM Core, the Firm's international, analyst-level training
program
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, St. Lawrence University, - Canton, New York
1990
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