TIFFANY LAWSON

*** ******** ***** ********* ******, New Jersey 917-***-**** ad331q@r.postjobfree.com

Creative and results – driven professional with extensive experience creating highly effective programs that address the message and purpose of organizations in a clear and effective ways. Highly flexible and adaptable contributor; adept at multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable team player recognized for willingness to learn and teach newly acquired skills. Demonstrated success in:

Event Planning and Coordination Relationship Building Business/Revenue Growth

Learning and Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Recruiting

Budget and Project Management Compensation and Benefits Contract Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Wine Enthusiast Companies Sept. 2021- Present Head of Human Resources, Diversity and Culture Valhalla, New York

Responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations to adhere to organizational policies and procedures

Running a HR department comprised of an HR Manager, HR Generalist, Recruiter and HR Coordinator

Communicate between company Executives and management, managing the HR department budget and coordinating with Management to ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations

Identifying, evaluating, and solving hiring challenges resulting in 35% cost savings

Complying information about compensation and benefits packages based on market data

Implementation of Motivosity recognition system with 95% companywide participation along with employee satisfaction surveys,1 on 1’s and coaching

Overseeing L&D incentives for Management and staff wide training through in person and virtual tools

Decrease legal challenges and minimizes Company risk by understanding current legislation, enforcing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) regulations with managers

Recommend procedures, and providing interviewing and hiring trainings (e.g., unconscious bias, micro aggressions, pronouns, sexual harassment)

Administrator of Wellness month awareness workshops, trainings, and vendor partnerships

Leader for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and rollout of affinity groups and national partnership

Mitchell & Titus LLP 2019 July-Sept. 2021

Director, Head of Human Resources (NY, Chicago, PA, DC, and satellite offices) New York, New York

Provided President/Chief Financial Officer with updates regarding concerns expressed by staff

Oversaw all administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales

Decreased Pension plan administrator/Employee coast by 30% and was the benefit manager

Partnered with general legal counsel for employee relation and labor law matters

Managed OSHA compliance of record keeping and reporting injuries in all offices

Monthly ad-hoc reports, analytical digest of recruitment, performance management and training reports

Oversaw succession planning, compensation benchmarking, PIP and corrective action process

Business partner to management for talent management, HRIS systems, policy and procedures

Oversaw visa and expat relocation process for all offices

Organized company social events and holiday parties for all offices

Organized interns’ weekly trips to Yankee Stadium, MOMA art gallery, WNBA Liberty basketball game, etc.

Drafted offer letters, severance agreements, contracts of employment verification letter and termination letter

Provided data for compensation projects research and obtain compensation surveys for Watson Wyatt, updated salary data, processed daily compensation data. Facilitated Diversity and Harassment training

Gap Inc. /Old Navy (upper Manhattan and Bronx stores) 2017 October- 2019

Flagship Human Resource Management Director New York, New York

Modeled and promote organizational values and behaviors

Guided, train and direct business partners on the execution of HR policies and processes to ensure appropriate legal and corporate compliance

Provided direct coaching and consultation to HOS population to build and develop greater organizational capability

Partnered and advise on people initiatives in support of the talent pipeline, including attraction, development and engagement

Managed the recruitment, hiring and on-boarding process for all staff within Flagship location

Investigated high-risk employee concerns and take action consistent with company policies

Guided effective succession and retention planning efforts

Proactively identify opportunities for initiatives and programs aimed at enhanced employee communication, morale and job satisfaction

Oversaw/conduct Company training programs for managers

Created and implement training programs aimed at enhancing general management skills

Supervised Employment/Training Manager to ensure all objectives are being met

Provided developmental opportunities for Employment/Training Manager

Coordinated the focal review process for management and non-exempt associates to ensure a consistent administration of performance evaluation, compensation recommendations, system data entry and written performance reviews

Formerly responsible for communication of all HR policies, procedures and initiatives to Management team and staff.

Initiated communication with HR peer group in other stores to share best practices, discuss concerns/solutions, and partner on issues involving consistency in the implementation of HR policies and practices.

Analyzed, benchmark and react to financial, operational and HR metrics to drive results

Supported the effective on-boarding of new leaders to the organization

Former District Community Leader and partner for all NYC and Westchester Stores

Administrator for “This Way Ahead” internship program catered to over 50 students within 8 weeks

Anne Fontaine Corporate 2014- 2017 October

Director of Human Resources USA New York, New York

Partnering with executive leadership to understand talent and organizational capabilities needed for success and build a human capital plan that supports successful growth.

Evaluating employee performance programs including 90day reviews, annual reviews, peer reviews, exit surveys, action plans, and make other suggestions for development and improvement to management.

Explore matters involving wrongful termination, ethics, harassment, discrimination, conduct exit interviews, etc.

Provide counseling, coaching and support to over 30 luxury boutique retail stores, corporate office and Anne Fontaine Foundation and corporate management performance management, corrective action and terminations of employment. Handles employee relations issues; provides coaching to employees’ and managers.

Work with the Controller, CFO, benefit vendors and benefits broker on annual benefits renewal to maintain premium benefits and manage costs.

Effective people management and negotiation skills and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.

Track measurable and impact on employees post training and program deployment to define learning initiatives.

Interview future hires as necessary and ensure successful onboarding of talent. Utilizing ADP recruiting tracking system, LinkedIN Recruiter and various job boards while generating a weekly open position report.

Develops and administer employee benefits (ACA, dental, medical, vision, FSA, tuition reimbursement, gym membership, Weight Watchers, EAP, PTO, etc.) and safety program, unemployment, workers compensation.

Responsible for the full execution of the promotion, transfer, recruitment and exit process.

Manage the onboarding process, update job descriptions, interview job applicants, review application/resumes, evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications.

Complete bi-weekly payroll for corporate office, all retail stores and the foundation using ADP system.

Havas Media 2013-2014

Senior HR. Business Partner (Senior Human Resources Generalist) New York, New York

Employee relations contact for Chicago, Miami, Boston, New York, San Francisco Canada and ATL offices.

Act as the expert sourcing partner for the recruiting team ensuring best practices and effective methods.

Oversee the Recruiters, Hr. Generalist, Hr Coordinator and Hr Assistant daily responsibilities.

Guide hiring managers and teams through effective recruiting and hiring decision practices that tie to the strategic goals of the departments and organization.

Partner with IT, Digital, Marketing and Operations for weekly meetings on office systems, infrastructure, development training Engineers, Help Desk, Creative, Digital Account Directors, IT Developer/System Administrator, etc.

Provide relocation assistance for new-hires and executives transferring from our International offices.

Ensure sourcing and recruiting strategies are competitive with a focus on attracting top talent while providing monthly reports to the Chief Talent Officer. Conduct weekly HR meeting providing action plans and addressing departmental issues. In-depth knowledge of legal compliance requirements and employment laws.

Create polices and procedures for visa (H1-B, L-1, E3, student visas) processing for all North America division.

Process all visa filings and extensions for North America division along with our immigration legal firm.

Coach and partner with employees and department leads to address employee relations’ matters.

Manage the Talent Review and Assessment process to identify and develop key talent.

Conduct weekly HR meeting providing action plans and addressing departmental issues.

Answer day to day employee questions regarding policies and procedures and updating handbook.

Partner with Finance leads to manage staff plans and resourcing and back up Payroll manager.

Manage voluntary and involuntary termination processes and conduct exit interviews and benefit review.

Screenvision 2011-2013

Senior Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist New York, New York

Sourced and screen candidates local and nationwide sales while handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Onboarding new-hires and provide HR support in organizational change initiatives including job design, communications, terminations (including RIFs), promotions and new hires.

Conducted face-to-face interviews for all candidates and complete reference/background checks; make appropriate recommendations to hiring Managers based on interviews.

Scheduled interviews with candidates and Sales hiring managers for North, West, South Central national and local sales regions.

Managed and organize internal events including various holiday events and quarterly town hall meetings and internship program.

Maintained and renew all agency vendor contracts for consultants and temporary employees.

Provided candidates with information regarding compensation, position, benefits and offer letters.

Utilized ADP recruiting tracker to decline candidates and source candidates through CareerBuilder.

Updated company social media pages, blogs and external career section with open positions.

Tiffany & Company 2010-2012

Human Resources Recruiter-Americas West (Seasonal) New York, New York

Worked directly with hiring managers and store Directors throughout the West Coast and Pacific to source and recruit top luxury retail sale fashion, Operations and Security exempt and non-exempt talent for the holiday season.

Created requisitions in the applicant tracking system, interview candidates, schedule interviews, and manage/track multiple candidates, worked with HR Director and VP of Finance to confirm payroll totals.

Consulted with the business unit management on appropriate organization design and business plan.

Organized and facilitated job fairs and trainings in Beverly Hills, Palo Alto, and San Francisco locations.

Planned and implemented external events such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” event at the San Francisco location for 2010 Marathon runners.

Ensured consistency in all execution of HR policies and practices.

Processed background checks and hiring in ICIMS system for all West Coast retail locations.

Created new position codes, reporting codes, and run reports in PeopleSoft.

Process new-hire paperwork W4, I-9, W11, direct deposit, employment job action forms, etc.

Avon, Products, Inc. 2007-2009

Jr. Global Human Resources Generalist New York, New York

Assisted Avon's Global Brand Marketing Business Unit, responsible for 900 associates in 7international countries.

Assisted Senior Manager and VP of Global Human Resources with projects and monthly headcount reports.

Updated Global organizational charts PowerPoint, new-hires, Global division quarterly newsletters.

Updated cost centers, data change forms, processing terminations, leave of absence, merit rewards, general increase, mandatory increase, promotions, adjustments, Manager Incentive Plan, stock plan in PeopleSoft.

Conducted exit interviews, reviewing benefit packages, relocation offer for International client groups etc.

Completed projects on Performance Management, Merit and Talent Reviews, Peer Evaluations, Bench Marketing.

Tracked Brand Marketing on-boarding program participates and conducted training modules.

Organized and host Global Brand Marketing tours to manufacturing sites and Suffern location.

Researched and developed tours and facilitate training for Global Marketing department.

Morgan Stanley 2003-2006

Human Resources Coordinator- (Finance division) New York, New York

Assisted the Senior Director of Finance with new- hire orientation packets, background check forms, reference checks, created name tags, sign-in sheets, itineraries for diversity events.

Managed the tuition reimbursement program approval process for all Finance employees.

Organized monthly “Lunch and Learn” seminars for Finance and Human Resources department.

Scheduled first round interviews for Human Resources within the Finance department.

Updated employee information in PeopleSoft and Excel spreadsheets.

Created expense reports and travel arrangements for the Human Resources department.

Created severance packages for outsourced Finance employees and worked closely with all temporary placement agencies and paid voices.

Worked closely with all temporary placement agencies and paid voices.

Operation Analyst Specialist (IFMG- Annuities)

Processed and updated Annuities, Mutual Funds, and Life Insurance applications.

Analyzed and corrected errors of trades, faxing, filing, speaking with traders.

Documentation/ Credit Derivatives Administrator

Assisted in Derivative Products group in IIS department of Fixed Income.

Used Word, Excel, Access, generated spreadsheets, V-look up and pivot tables functions, checked broker confirms

Interacted with Traders and Trade Assistants and operated turtle telephones.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Organizational Management & Human Resource Development

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY August 2007

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY August 2013

Bachelor of Science: Smeal College of Business Management

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA May 2003

Minor: Human Resources

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word (mail merges), Excel (pivot table and V-lookup) PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, certified in ADP, Access, Lawson, Lotus Notes, HRIS, HR Online, Ascentis, Novatime, Concur, Paychex, Taleo, ICIMS, Word Press, Brand Ocean, Oracle, Raiser’s Edge, Visio, Abra, Novatime, Associated Payroll, Workday, Net Suite, social media platforms, Schomberg.

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