Vice President, HR & Administrative Services

DANIEL BENGYAK Head of People Partnerships

Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520 • 347-***-**** • adi5qp@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/dan-bengyak-664a053/ Pragmatic and compassionate Human Resources executive known for optimizing the employee experience, skillfully managing labor relations and developing best in class practices for complex organizations in Healthcare, Energy and Industrial Manufacturing. Adept at establishing impactful vision, strategy and operating models. Builds productive relationships with business leaders, direct reports and management teams. Passionate about building and sustaining positive, engaging work environments while driving down costs, fostering innovation and caring for employee needs. Professional Experience

2013 to Present • MONTEFIORE ST. LUKE’S CORNWALL (MSLC) • Newburgh, NY Nonprofit hospital with 2,500 employees serving the Hudson Valley. Part of 11-location Montefiore Health System. Vice President – Administrative Services (2017 to Present) Lead multiple functions for 392-bed hospital, including compliance, contracts, government affairs, human resources, information technology, occupational health & safety, community development and risk management. Manage 5 direct reports, 100-member team, $48MM hospital budget and $80MM system-wide salary budget. Serve on Strategy and Compensation Board Committees, providing administrative expertise and leadership for key initiatives.

• Drove significant culture change, implementing accountability, creating Diversity & Inclusion Committee, increasing engagement from 4% to 91%, leading hospital to achieve “Great Place to Work” status for 4 years and influencing system to be named #25 on Fortune’s “Top 40 Best Places to Work in Healthcare”. Subsequently, patient experience scores increased and organization achieved first profitability in a decade in 2019.

• Elevated talent acquisition capabilities, decreasing time-to-fill from 90 to 30 days, reducing vacancy rate from 9% to less than 3% and improving hospital’s reputation and employer branding.

• Introduced new technology that automated processes and increased efficiency across organization, achieving “Most Wired” recognition.

• Devised innovative solutions to employee challenges. Helped team members pay down student debt through unique program that allows them to trade in paid time off in exchange for payment toward loans. Hospital paid out $90k within first year and recognized increased ability to attract and retain premier talent. Worked with community partners to initiate employee home ownership program that provides a 5-year, $11k forgivable loan that can be used for closing costs or down payment.

• Led organization’s COVID-19 workforce response, establishing guidelines and programs, forecasting patient surges and related staffing needs and redeploying 100+ staff members. Found PPE amid worldwide shortages, ensured adequate coverage when staff exposures occurred and initiated appreciation bonuses. Coordinated employee shift meals and identified key mental health resources. Vice President – Human Resources (2014 to 2017)

Directed all aspects of Human Resources, including employee engagement, employee programs, HR practices, talent acquisition and professional development. Managed labor relations for 2 unions with 3 collective bargaining agreements. Led 10 direct reports to effectively support 2,000 employees across 4 locations.

“Dan has excelled at providing

progressive and innovative HR

leadership. He has done this

through a variety of programs

and initiatives… and has provided

true direction and vision of how a

healthcare provider of the future

should structure itself… Dan has

worked in various complex

industries that are highly

regulated… his opinion is sought

after by the executive team to

solve complex issues, whether HR

related or not.”

Joan C., President & CEO, MSLC

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• Designed and implemented new programs and approaches, including new Compensation program, proactive Labor Relations approach, impactful Employee Engagement plan and full cycle Talent Management plan. Reduced grievance activity by 46% and improved engagement scores by 63%.

• Identified need for Victim Programs to aid staff in dealing with traumatic events occurring at work and within Newburgh (one of the most dangerous places to live). Partnered with Employee Assistance Provider to create programs and reduce burnout.

• Served as Chief Negotiator for 6 collective bargaining agreements and successfully negotiated terms.

• Led HR functions of M&A activities, including closing business units, merging health systems and due diligence on Montefiore System’s RFP. Partnered with CEO to develop employee communications and optimize integration processes. Commended for keeping patient care local while delivering exceptional employee experience through system’s economies of scale. Director – Human Resources (2013 to 2014)

Supported Managers and Directors across health system as HR Business Partner. Led all aspects of HR operations, including labor relations, payroll, benefits, recruiting and organizational development. Advocated for 1,500 employees.

• Redesigned Sourcing and Recruiting processes leading to 33% reduction in vacancy rate and 55% decrease in average time-to-fill

(88 to 48 days).

• Collaborated with Nursing leadership to define and execute organizational redesign that reduced salary costs despite increased volume.

2011 to 2013 • ENTERGY CORPORATION • Buchanan, NY

$11 billion, publicly traded, Fortune 500 Energy company serving 3MM customers across 4 states. Employs 14,000 people. Director – HR Business Partner (2012 to 2013)

Initially, oversaw all HR, labor relations, payroll, benefits, recruiting and organizational development activities for 2-unit nuclear power plant that supplied New York City power. Following business transformation, guided and supported $1.7 billion Indian Point Energy Division’s leadership team as their HR Business Partner. Managed up to 4 direct reports and budgets up to $5MM while driving operational excellence and business value.

• Drove significant turnaround of company power plant, advancing rank from #50 to #8 of 100 power plants on tri-annual inspection. Recognized with CEO Award for transformation and held up as model for best practices.

• Navigated and repaired complex dynamics between union and management. Negotiated final language for 2 collective bargaining agreements that were unresolved for 1+ year.

• Developed and led implementation of national High Potential Development Program.

• Led investigation into materials and inventory discrepancies that recovered $500k+ in misappropriated materials. Early Career

ENTERGY CORPORATION • Human Resources Manager

US POWER GENERATING COMPANY • Human Resources Manager MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS • Human Resources Manager

LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA • Human Resources Manager

Education

PACE LAW SCHOOL • Juris Doctor

CORNELL UNIVERSITY • Bachelor of Science – Industrial & Labor Relations

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