Human Resources Management

Nicolas Correa, II

*** **** **** ******, #** 917-***-****

New York, New York 10028 ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/correanicolas

SUMMARY

Human Resources Executive with global broad-based progressive experience in various industries and environments, having led all facets of the HR function. Recognized as a proactive creative thinker who is able to build trusted relationships and play a key role in helping an organization meet its business objectives. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed successful worldwide post-merger integrations resulting in achievement of globally stated financial and personnel objectives. Led global HR function in M&A due diligence, integrations, and cultural initiatives.

Developed Transformational Leadership through vision building in a collaborative team environment leading to increased employee morale, higher levels of achievement, and enhanced employee productivity.

Extensive experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide projects resulting in human capital efficiencies, job redeployment and migration, streamlined business models and increased profitability.

Led functional roll-out and conversion of global HRMS platforms including PeopleSoft, Epicor and Workday.

Developed global “Best Practices” initiatives and identified Key Performance Indicators utilizing expatriate cross-cultural programs, technology-based training, and succession planning programs.

Created strategic global Compensation and Benefits roadmaps that strike a balance between company targets and market-competitive programs to attract and retain employees.

Developed Performance Management systems that incorporate the latest thinking on employee development and growth strategies, partnering with employees and managers company-wide to achieving high standards for performance and quality.

Selected by company's Senior Management team to attend Emory University’s Executive Leadership Development program. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cambridge University Press - New York, NY 2014 - Present Director Human Resources Americas & Head of HR, English Language Teaching Division (ELT). Since 1534 CUP is the publishing business of University of Cambridge, the world's oldest publishing house and second largest with approximately 3,000 global employees with headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Highly matrix role managing global HR functions for largest business unit and Americas region, with dual reporting to Head of Global HR (UK) and Managing Director, ELT & the Americas (US).

Senior executive directing the Human Resources function across the Americas region and HR Head of largest business unit. Member of the Board, ELT Business Unit.

Spearheaded global reorganization of two business streams by redeploying essential roles, creating functional and operational Centers of Excellence, and installing regional business hubs resulting in an expected HR profit impact of $3MM in year one.

Created and managed work flow process and rollout of Workday HR management system in the Americas and Asia.

Lead global HR function within Business Process Review across all business units tasked with developing successful transition from publishing business model to online media content company.

Created global digital on boarding process contributing to reliability of worldwide employee data, introducing and influencing the digital culture, and integrating regional practices. Introduced web-based management accountability training tools.

Finalized Hay Group job grading exercise throughout Americas and Asia to reflect parent company's standard global job structure.

Developed the creation of global compensation schemes, replacing cost of living increases, Pay for Performance initiatives and formalized annual employee assessments.

CTPartners Executive Search Inc. – New York, NY 2013 - 2014 Vice President, Human Resources

Acquired by DHR International, CTP was a former global top-10 publicly traded professional services firm focused on the Executive Search and Assessment industry.

Led global HR and Administrative functions, as member of the firm’s Executive Committee, dually reporting to the CEO and COO.

Executive Committee member advising on long-term human capital initiatives, providing counsel to global business leaders, guiding the firm’s strategic mission and values, and building career development programs worldwide.

Managed firm's global Administrative function while maximizing resources, identifying efficiencies and delivering P&L targets.

Managed, motivated, and mentored a team of remote and local HR and Administrative and other functional professionals.

Created functional and operational committees and appointed stakeholders for global quality, professional development, and technology standards.

Established winning Talent Acquisition strategies broad enough to encompass multiple service lines tailored to fit unique requirements of each internal client engagement.

Develop Firm-wide cultural branding, employee engagement, development, and accountability programs as Task-force and organizational development Committee Chair.

Manage global HR functions, Diversity initiatives, corporate Facilities, regional IT and responsible for all M&A due diligence and firm integration activities.

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INGERMAN & MCREDMOND, LLC – Danbury, CT 2008 - 2012 Human Resources Director

Former Northeast regional tax and financial advisory services firm serving mid-sized companies. Top HR role reporting to Managing Partner, provided HR leadership to reorganized professional and financial services firm.

Developed budget management system to encompass all HR related functions including HRIS, Total Rewards, learning and development, and recruitment programs.

Led delivery of cultural change, management coaching, process management, training initiatives and post-merger integration.

Standardized compensation programs to include incentive based plans, partner equity, and defined benefit programs.

Functional HR Team Leader and Senior Management member leading all HR related strategic plans and staff management.

Introduced management coaching and succession planning programs to stimulate job development and increase employee retention.

Advised firm’s partners on impact of human capital on P&L’s, creation of efficiency measures to maximize resources, succession planning, performance appraisals, and employee goal development. HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT - Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2008 Self-Contracted Employee (clients included Stanley Black & Decker and Deutz AG Latin America) Designed and delivered HR initiatives including compensation, communication, and organizational development programs for multinational clients' Latin American operations.

PRGX GLOBAL, INC. - Atlanta, GA 1999 - 2006

Director, Global Human Resources

Publicly traded global analytics, information services and recovery audit firm with 2,800 employees in over 40 countries. Dual reporting relationship to the EVP, HR and President, International Operations. Managed domestic and international functional business unit while guiding regional HR management in the development and delivery of initiatives and strategies.

Directed global cross cultural auditor development program resulting in worldwide “Best Practices” approach within core business processes.

Led worldwide Key HR initiatives and post-merger integrations to maximize resources by initiating full life-cycle recruitment, succession planning, annual performance, senior management meeting content, employee productivity metrics and retention programs.

Provided guidance in pre- and post M&A transactions by managing due diligence process and directing employee integration objectives.

Designed global competency based assessment and development programs for positions across all levels of the organization.

Developed and managed expatriate and new hire and veteran employee training programs promoting cross-cultural understanding and leadership through technology-based training.

Facilitated meetings with Board of Directors Compensation Committee members and presented global compensation data and Executive Compensation programs, updates, and communications. KELLOGG COMPANY - Atlanta, GA 1998 - 1999

Manager, Employee Benefits & Compensation, Keebler Division (Wholly acquired by Kellogg Co). Kellogg is a Fortune 500 company and world's leading producer of cereal and convenience foods. Responsible for corporate health and welfare plans, compensation programs, Federal compliance, and defined benefit plan administration for active and retired employees. Reported to the Vice President, Human Resources. ALSTON & BIRD LLP - Atlanta, GA 1996 - 1998

Benefits Administrator

Leading international law firm with over 1,800 professional and support staff in 9 offices. Reported to CHRO. JOHN WILEY & SONS INCORPORATED - New York, NY 1993 - 1995 Senior Employee Benefits Specialist

World’s leading publisher for the scientific, technical and medical communities with over 3,300 employees. EDUCATION

EMORY UNIVERSITY, Goizueta School of Business, Atlanta, Georgia Graduate Certificate – Executive Development & Management POST UNIVERSITY, Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, Waterbury, Connecticut Bachelor of Business Administration, with Honors

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