Human Resources Strategy Leader

HELAINE T. FOX, MSILR

**-** **** ****** ● Forest Hills, NY 11375● H 718-***-**** C 917-***-**** ● *************@*****.***

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HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE & STRATEGIC MANAGER •

Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business: M.S. Industrial and Labor Relations,

Valedictorian of cohort: 3.95/4.00 GPA, Recipient of Jan Stackhouse Award 2010

DE&I Certification from eCornell 2024

Stony Brook University, B.A.

SKILLS: HRIS lead for Workday HCM and Dayforce including ATS workflows for Bullhorn, Paycom, ADP, AI/ML lead for streamlining ATS and for HR AI predictive analysis - Watercooler

Seeking Consulting and Contract HR opportunities to capitalize on over twenty-year track record of excelling at progressively more responsible senior level positions in for profit and not for profit healthcare environments including homecare, behavioral health, primary care, supported housing, case management, hospital staffing.

The Child Center of NY SVP of HR Strategy 1/2022 to 11/2024

HR leader overseeing programs in Youth Development, Behavioral Health Clinics, Early Childhood, ACS Clinical Consultation, Residential Treatment Facility. Collaborative and impactful leader for over 1300 employees including LMSW’s, LMHC’s, LCSW’s, NP’s, RN’s, MD’s, Certified Teachers, Youth Directors as well as administrative employees in finance, IT, HR and Operations.

Responsible for implementation of Dayforce HRIS for payroll, benefits, recruitment, and talent management. Met 98% of vacancy goals for Behavioral Health for licensed clinicians over the last 18 months through employer branding and upgraded ATS, grad school partnerships and career fairs.

Lead for labor relations including CBA negotiations and management of grievance and arbitration process with 1199, DC 37 and local 338.

ATC Healthcare HR Executive Lead for franchise organization 7/2017 to 1/2022

Corporate HR lead for medical staffing franchisor for hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as national homecare franchise in over 80 locations nationally.

Implemented Workday HCM for payroll, onboarding, leave and absence management and LMS.

Trained franchisees on HR best practice including recruitment (Bullhorn) and maximization of job boards for employer branding and social media placements for Indeed, LinkedIn and Glassdoor.

Interim Healthcare of Greater NY/NJ SVP of Human Resources 6/2016 to 7/2017

Oversee and direct all Human Resource functions for licensed home care agency that consists of eight branches with revenue of $50 million and 3,500 employees. Fifteen direct reports responsible for recruitment of RN’s, Therapists, LPN’s, HHA’s, CNA’s and HR compliance and onboarding. Negotiate benefits, establish compensation structure and train and manage performance evaluation and disciplinary process. EEO Officer and Management Trainer. Reports to President and Owners

HF/HR Consulting 2015 to present

Human Resource consulting for both small to mid-sized companies and career coaching for individuals. Benefit/Payroll Administration, Staff Training and Organizational Development, Recruitment Strategy, Employee and Labor Relations, Policy compliance expertise that is client centered and growth oriented.

Comunilife, Inc Senior Director of Human Resources 3/2015 to 9/2015

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health Director, Human Resources 10/2013 to 3/2015

Strategically direct all Human Resources functions for supportive housing providers of special needs populations (Homeless, SMI, HIV, MICA). Implemented an HRIS/Payroll/ATS system that enhances performance management, provides an employee portal with compensation and benefit statements, upgrade recruiting, onboarding, and provide management training and staff development for not-for-profit behavioral health organizations operating mental health clinics and congregate and scatter site residential programs in NYC. Reports to CEO and advises senior management.

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey 2/2011 – 9/2013

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Responsible for all strategic Human Resources functions including the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the full employee life cycle.

Centralized the recruiting function across all 70 programs and retail operations by implementing an Applicant Track System and effectively utilizing the HRIS through a redesigned website and online job posting system which transformed the hiring/onboarding process and is EEO/AA compliant.

Certified GII Trainer who delivers a comprehensive management course (15 hours over 5 sessions) where employees earn college credit through collaboration with an online university system.

Organizational Development initiatives include training managers on effective interviewing, selection, on boarding, performance management, and staff development for high potential successors and CARF.

Community Healthcare Network, New York, NY 12/2006 – 1/2011

Vice President of Human Resources

Strategically direct all the HR functions of this diverse, not-for-profit FQHC, 1199 SEIU, Joint Commission accredited, community-based Article 28 health centers in underserved communities in NYC with Article 31 behavioral health settings. Spearheaded a PCDC Emergency Preparedness grant and was part of an HIT team to implement EHR through training at all levels as well as redesigned job descriptions and organizational structure.

Employee Relations Strategist: Develop policies and procedures for management and union employees which included compensation structure, health and welfare plans, FLSA, performance management through redesigned appraisals and progressive discipline. EEO Officer responsible for grievances and Step 3 hearings and conducted all investigations.

Oversee all recruitment, selection, and placement functions including the hiring and retention of health care providers, nursing staff, mental health therapists, social workers, and employees at all levels.

Personal Touch Home Care, Inc., Bayside, NY 02/2000 – 12/2006 National Director of Human Resources

Head of Human Resources for a National Home Health care for-profit Corporation with more than 50 offices, 1,000 office employees, 12,500 field workers (RN's, LPN's, SLP's, OT's, PT's, HHA's, PCA's) $250 million in gross revenues. Developed and administered all HR policies and procedures. Supervised staff of five HR Managers and oversee over 30 offsite HR departments.

Responsible for Benefit Administration (over $10 million annual premiums) including multi-state medical, dental, LTD, voluntary plans, Life insurance, 401 (k), salary deferral plans, as well as all statutory benefits and contract pension plans.

Advised management on termination practices, separation agreements and new hire compensation and all pre-employment screenings including FCRA and fingerprinting.

Involved in Union negotiations with 1199 SEIU, as well as multi-state wage and hour issues (FLSA).

Corporate Staff Administration, Inc., New York, NY 03/1997 – 02/2000

Director of Operations/Human Resources

Supervised staff of 15, including payroll coordinators, benefits, and customer service reps.

Clients included financial & creative Fortune 500 companies.

Responsible for all HRIS issues. Trained users and led the development and implementation of new payroll software system.

Responsible for all aspects of national and regional medical and dental plans Ran benefit presentations, supervised claim resolutions and enrollments. Administered FMLA and developed web site for company intranet. Conducted performance reviews and exit interviews. Negotiated separation agreements.

EEO Compliance Officer, Federal, and State report compliance. Oversaw OSHA compliance.

Liaison with labor attorneys for issuing H-1 visas, evaluated F-1 and J-1 visas.

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