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Bernadette Corrigan

Summary

HR Leader with 18 years of experience in the financial industry and 12 years spent in various HR roles responsible for the oversight and or management of all Employee Relations activities. Successful track record of maintaining compliance with no monetary and or reputational loss during my tenure regarding EEOC Wrongful Termination Complaints or Class Actions. Trusted HR advisor that effectively partners with business leaders and employees at every level of the organization, including C-suite executives; resulting in increased employee engagement, for example, TD Bank, Audit showed to have improved their survey index score by .36 base points; the highest amount in Corporate Control Functions and their attrition reducing by 21%. Volunteerism

Whenever possible, I volunteer at non-profits and or attend charitable events taking place in my surrounding communities. Also, willingly accepted an opportunity at MUFG Union Bank to lead an Enterprise Volunteer Initiative, “I on Hunger”. I truly believe that giving back in whatever way we can, whether big or small, is all that is needed to make a difference in someone else’s life. SKILLS

HR Management, Discretion, Effective Communication, Business Acumen, Employment Law, Negotiation, Digital Acumen and Analytics Problem Solving, Compensation Strategy, Change Management, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Specialized HR and Audit Projects, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Employee Engagement, Performance and Personnel Management

EXPERIENCE

Precision & Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Remote, Westville, NJ HR Consultant, Interim Assignments - September 2021 – March 2023

● Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.

● Recommended, initiated, and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, employment postings, hiring proposals, and new hire onboarding.

● Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques and guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration. MUFG Union Bank - Hybrid, New York, NY

Global Audit Project Manager, Workforce Management - July 2016 – October 2020

● Managed employee engagement and communication activities, guiding employee safety; monitored employee concerns, and provided remedial recommendations to the senior leadership team for Audit Programs and processes to increase engagement and productivity. Led successful process optimization efforts, managing teams with up to 20 Subject Matter experts and project staff made up of internal and external personnel, including contractors, and vendors.

● Managed the Division’s Administrative Procedures, monitored productivity and compliance performance factors and divisional adherence to policies and procedures while the staff performed their Audit Deliverables. Provided ongoing feedback to staff and created management reporting for the Audit Committee, evaluated staff by administering post-audit evaluation and yearly performance reviews.

● Led the division’s preparation for an upcoming regulatory exam, including reviewing all materials presented to the Audit Committee, such as Audit Programs Executive Summary Packages. The review was successful; as we were given a “good standing” rating by the regulators.

● Managed Audit's cross-functional and enterprise projects. Designed, developed, and created audit-specific training for managers and employees. Achieved project deadlines and successful outcomes, and was granted a 2020 Audit Award for Leadership and Project Management Excellence.

TD Bank - Hybrid, Mount Laurel, NJ

Sr. HR Business Partner, Corporate & Control Functions - January 2011 - July 2016

● Responsible for providing leadership and recommendations on employee relations matters, staffing, compensation, benefits, manager/employee training, and other matters related to the employee relations climate.

● Display competence in counseling managers to handle employee issues according to applicable laws, organizational policy, and established best practices and will take a lead role in conducting investigations, completing educational sessions, mediating grievances, and designing organizational structure.

● Serve as a resource for employees for policy interpretation, LOA/ Disability concerns, and benefit and resource utilization. Employee Relations Partner - Team Lead, Regional Banking & Mortgage - August 2007 – January 2011

● Conducted HR investigations into safety complaints, civil rights allegations, and violations of the Company's Work Environment/Code of Conduct Policy, including sexual harassment and discrimination.

● Successfully mitigated and managed all complex risks in real time by quickly; implementing employee relations protocols for events such as bank robberies and workforce violence.

● Provided expert advisory services and led the team’s oversight on employee relations programs and services, conduct and discipline, performance management, suitability, awards, leave, hours of work, telework, and benefits and work-life balance.

● Researched interpreted, analyzed, and applied the laws and regulations about the management of an operational HR employee relations program.

● Conducted program analysis to determine trends and compliance with program requirements and applicable regulations; advised on potential program problems.

● Counseled and advised employees. Evaluate performance, recommend and approve training and development, recommend recognition and promotion, and initiate appropriate remedial action for performance or conduct deficiencies. Enterprise Employee Relations Specialist, Investigations – April 2002 – August 2007

• Planned, executed, and evaluated programs, projects, and services to meet short and long-range strategic goals and objectives of the Employee Relations Department, including leading all compliance activities, including, Affirmative Action, Wage & Hour and Record Keeping, and employee data audits.

• Consulted with internal/external legal counsel on researching cases, gathering evidence, and responding to complaints, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues, including State, Federal, or Court Entity litigations, including EEOC position statements and severance agreements.

• Provided employee relations program guidance to Human Resources Business Partners, Recruitment Teams, and HR Leadership and managed the TD Conduct and Ethics Hotline.

● Other HR Roles held at TD Bank and KMART include HR Assistant, Senior HR Assistant, Corporate Recruiter, and HR Manager.

EDUCATION

Rowan University, BA, Philosophy, Graduation – January 2022 Rowan College of GCC, AA, Communications, May 2016

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