P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Vice President, Human Resources

Quorum Federal Credit Union, Purchase, NY 2019 - Present

• Responsible for developing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, performance management, change management, training, and compensation

• Utilizes clear communication and comprehensive understanding of business needs to analyze and explain complex situations to team members and provides strategic guidance by articulating HR needs and plans to the senior management team and Board of Directors

• Develops and implements comprehensive recruiting, engagement, and retention plans to meet human capital needs and streamlined hiring process to reduce lag time by 50%

• Leads HR department in the analysis and evaluation of employee performance, identification of gaps, and creation of strategies to cultivate talent and improve performance at all levels

• Manages daily functions of the department including payroll processing, employee relations, benefit administration, budgets, contracts, and ensures that workflows are streamlined to drive efficiency and reduce costs

• Maintains the highest level of integrity and trust while shaping and supervising HR practices to ensure compliance with labor law, affirmative action principles, and company policies, taking full responsibility for the development and implementation of all Diversity and Inclusion programs

• Functions as a business lead and/or project manager on departmental or organization-wide projects, contributing expertise to generate deliverables in alignment with project scope and business goals

• Fosters a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner consistent with professional standards to get along with members, co-workers, management, and vendors

• Utilizes excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills in combination with strong decision making and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects Vice President, Human Capital

Greyston Bakery, Yonkers, NY 2016 - 2019

• Directed all essential HR functions including HR strategy development, recruitment, leadership development, employee and labor relations, compensation, and benefits design and administration for a pioneering social enterprise that creates jobs and provides integrated programs enabling individuals and their families to move forward on the path to self-sufficiency

• Worked closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

• Identified training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs, participated in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success, and followed up to ensure training objectives were met

• Successfully developed the Human Capital strategic plan to support the Greyston 2020 Growth Plan, positioning Greyston for record growth in the years ahead

• Designed and implemented an Open Hiring strategy and served as the external representative promoting Open Hiring to other organizations

• Drove organizational change positioning the company for peak operating efficiency and financial results through performance management and establishing a culture of accountability

• Established the Learning & Development function that provides full circle, continuing learning for OpenHire and other employees

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Science, Business

Administration

Arizona State University

S K I L L S

• Talent Acquisition &

Recruitment

• Strategic Business Planning

• Workforce Planning & Business

Unit Restructuring

• Leadership Training &

Professional Development

• Employee Relations & Collective

Bargaining

• Change Management

• Continuous Improvement &

Process Efficiency

• Conflict Resolution & Complex

Problem Solving

• Business Trend & Metric

Analysis

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Regulatory Compliance

• Interpersonal Communication

• Compensation, Health &

Welfare Plan Administration

A L A N E . G A Y N O R

Accomplished Human Resource Executive with proven track record of refocusing top-tier organizations toward strategic goals, driving continuous improvement, and transforming processes to increase business capability; Leverages strategic planning to build world-class teams, drive employee performance, and promote operational excellence through positive change management; Excels at employee and labor relations, contract negotiation, compensation advisement, and implementation of new initiatives; Committed to creating diverse and inclusive organizational cultures that support lasting relationships with employees, partners, and stakeholders

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C O N T A C T

adbq7w@r.postjobfree.com

New Canaan, CT

linkedin.com/in/alanegaynor

Human Resource Management Consultant

E. Rogers Associates, Inc., Greenwich, CT 2014 - 2016

• Provided customized and practical HR solutions to address client challenges across a range of HR functions and developed strategic partnerships with business units and executive leadership teams to deliver value-added services in alignment with business objectives and goals

• Analyzed client organizations to identify opportunities for positive change

• Collaborated with executive management teams and business units to align human resources functions with strategic objectives requiring transformation interventions

• Led change management initiatives including policy and procedure reviews, business unit restructuring, technology enhancements, competency-based talent development, succession planning, and performance management

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Frontier Communications, Stamford, CT 2011 – 2014

• Directed a human resource staff supporting a $5.7B company employing 15,000 individuals and supervised HR functions including employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, and federal/state regulatory compliance

• Reviewed corporate vision/strategy and partnered with business unit heads to align goals with strategic objectives

• Positioned HR team as internal consultants, using transformation and change management methods to guide business units toward goal attainment

• Negotiated union contracts with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and improving management/union relations

• Transformed the focus of human resources from a cost center to a value-added group by sharing ownership and accountability with business units for achievement of shared goals Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Westwood One, New York, NY 2009 - 2011

• Guided HR functions including FMLA, EEOC, ADA, and employment law compliance for a $350M, company employing 1,500 people as the national-facing arm of Cumulus Media, offering iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to 245 million listeners

• Led union negotiations working in collaboration with executive management and legal staff to reach mutually beneficial agreements

• Designed and implemented a corporate-wide recruitment/talent development and succession planning program, combined with organizational restructuring to create a new business strategy

• Used new business strategy to dramatically reduce turn-over, increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve overall employee and organizational performance

• Facilitated cross-functional business unit teams to develop and implement transformational change strategies, while building consensus and support for a new business model

• Partnered with Legal to develop conflict resolution and litigation strategies for revamped company policies and procedures to minimize exposure, while providing guidance and clarity to business units Vice President, Human Resources

Greenwich Associates, Stamford, CT 2006 - 2008

• Realigned human resources functions and assisted executive management in driving strategic business transformation, requiring change management and organizational restructuring

• Designed and implemented a firm-wide reorganization via a new technology platform resulting in increased workflow efficiency, lower headcount, and increased profitability while launching international operations in Asia

Director Human Resources, Financial Shared Services, & U.S. Mailing Systems Pitney Bowes, Inc., Stamford, CT 1999 - 2006

• Directed human resources functions for global finance shared services,managed a $2.2B budget, and led a professional human resources staff of 25

• Collaborated at the executive and business unit leadership level to provide input for strategic business planning including organizational restructuring, performance management systems, talent development, and transformation/change management, with a focus on driving revenue, market share, and cost containment

• Streamlined process and organizational structures, evaluated and implemented outsourcing strategies, relocated functions to lower cost environments, and established increased controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, resulting in annual savings of $26M C O M M U N I T Y

E N G A G E M E N T

Community Program Volunteer

Stamford Boys & Girls Club

Stamford, CT

2014 - Present

Local Troop Volunteer

Boy Scouts of America

Greenwich, CT

2014 - Present

Guest Speaker, Business

Junior Achievement Program

Stamford, CT

2005 - 2014

A W A R D S &

R E C O G N I T I O N

Contributing Business Expert

Hiring Handbook: Tips and Tactics

to Attract Top Tier Talent

Written by Rick Linde

2014

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