Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist (SME)
Resume:
Eileen McCarthy
Dynamic Results-Driven HR Recruiter / Director / Manager / Achiever
Washington, DC 20009
******************@*****.***
Seasoned Human Resources professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to organizational success and improve efficiencies utilizing insightful problem solving, over twenty-five (25+) years of recruiting experience, employee relations/conflict resolution expertise, performance reviews / evaluations, compensation / salary negotiations, job descriptions, background checks, drug screening, benefits administration, training, writing &/or updating HR Handbook, on-boarding / off- boarding, record and data maintenance, establishing and managing company-wide vendor relationships, adherence to FMLA, COBRA, EEOC, workers compensation, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, filing compliance reports (EEO, OSHA, etc.) as requested, outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience establishing an HR function/department in several companies large and small (Adams, Duque & Hazeltine, Conde Nast Publications, Hagerty Consulting, etc.) With no template or prior HR employee(s), I built the department from scratch, from the ground up, establishing protocols and practices to make the company(s) more functional and legally compliant.
I’ve worked part-time as an Independent Consultant for eleven (11) years (2013-2024) and as a full-time employee for twenty-six (26) years (1987-2013). In-depth knowledge of various HRIS & Applicant Tracking systems (ATS), SAP, Project Management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and H-1B Visa Program (utilized to fill multiple IT positions). Work Experience
Independent Consultant / Contractor
ALL-In-for-DEVELOPMENT, LLC – Arlington, VA
9/2/22 – Present (provide part-time HR Generalist support as needed)
(AID, a woman-owned small business – allinfordev.com). Through in-depth analysis of complex social, political, and economic dynamics, "All In / AID" designs innovative approaches and theories of change to advance creative solutions for social and economic international regions affected by the crisis, developmental concerns, building peace, preventing, and countering violent extremism, improving public safety and citizen security, and increasing access to justice. With a special emphasis on the needs of vulnerable groups – youth, women, ethnic and religious minorities, and historically marginalized communities, they provide:
Strategic Planning
Analytical Services & Assessments
Political Economy Analysis
Program & Project Design and Implementation
Human & Organizational Capacity Development
Performance Evaluation
Evidenced-based impact analysis
As an Independent Consultant / Contractor for “All In”, I engage in establishing this new company both domestically and internationally which also requires my recruiting skills to add staff as needed in response to the RFPs (request for proposals). All In focuses its services on these geographic regions—Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), sub-Saharan Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. Whole Foods – Washington, DC
November 2021 – November 2023
Part-time work in the Whole-Body department supporting consumers with holistic approaches to their health needs.
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) - Washington, DC July 2019 – March 2020
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) – HR full-spectrum support for this non-profit - recruiting, benefits administration, research, records maintenance, policy updates, and HR Generalist assignments as needed.
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) – Washington, DC December 2019 - August 2020
HR full-spectrum support for this non-profit - recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, records maintenance, policy updates, and assignments as needed. Hagerty Consulting
May 2013 – 2023 (5+ years as full-time employee, followed by independent contract work as needed)
Independent Consultant for Hagerty Consulting. Refer to the information below for in-depth accomplishments listed under the full-time role at Hagerty Consulting (before working as an IC). Participated in full-scale emergency response exercises for WMTA in Tenleytown / DC Metro area to game out various disaster/emergency scenarios to better equip first responders in preparation for a genuine emergency.
Additional IC Contracts
2014 - 2017
ASR Analytics - (2-year contract completed) Leading provider of outcome-driven digital solutions for state and local governments, specializing in data analytics, research, IT, etc. for clients like IRS, GSA, etc.), Homenature, Inc., (3-month contract completed) dental office in the Dupont Circle area (Dr. Thomas M Wall, DDS - 1.5-year contract completed). Executive Director, Human Resources
HAGERTY CONSULTING - Washington, DC
April 2008 – May 2013
Department head responsible for all phases of HR functionality in a multi-state public sector emergency management consulting firm headquartered in Washington DC.
As a sub-contractor to FEMA, staffed a $5 million-dollar Catastrophic planning project which spanned eight (8) states and ultimately employed six (6) full-time staff and twenty-one (21) Independent Contractors and sub-contractors.
Staffed a multi-million contract with the City of New York to support Hurricane Sandy Recovery efforts. In addition to five (5) full-time staff, I employed sixty (60) Independent Contractors and five (5) subcontractors for this project in less than two (2) months while also supporting multiple firm-wide proposal contracts awarded nationwide.
Established firm-wide HR best practices and procedures which included producing an HR Handbook, electronically tracking Paid Time Off (PTO), upgrading benefit offerings, putting a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) in place, producing bi-annual firm-wide retreats; initiating an annual performance plan and managed the evaluation process; partner with President and CEO to budget for annual staff salary increases and year-end bonus distribution; staying abreast of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure company compliance; chaired weekly leadership team meetings to develop and improve internal operations.
Initiated and managed company-wide talent acquisition programs such as campus and diversity recruiting and strengthened the firm’s onboarding process for local and regional hires. The company employed 55% minority staff and 65% women at the end of my full-time tenure.
Director, Human Resources
MARKETRESEARCH.COM - Rockville, MD
February 2005 – April 2008
Solely responsible for the full spectrum of HR and benefits management for this 100+ employees international marketing research and eCommerce company headquartered in Rockville, MD
Built infrastructure, created processes, and implemented procedures for the HR department to enable rapid and stable growth from an $11 million company to a $43 million company: Established company-wide sales and management training programs as well as best-practice management forums.
Directed and managed HR activities for four (4) US offices and three (3) international offices; Utilized knowledge of TUPE laws and international work contracts to perform critical HR functions. Grew personnel, including senior management, by 55% in eighteen (18) months through recruiting and company acquisitions; Core responsibilities included hiring, employee retention programs, performance standards, annual reviews, training, succession planning, benefits administration, corporate policies, employee communication, healthcare and 401K program, company contract negotiation, and production/logistics for company events.
Successfully directed headquarters office move, including managing the internal operations team and external consultants through budget, design, and build-out from raw space to move- in ready. On day one of the office move, all departments were up-and-running by 9:30 am with fully operational IT and telephone usage being met.
Negotiated office leasing contracts for offices in the US and abroad. Heavily involved in workforce analysis for acquisition due diligence. Managed all vendor contract negotiations and engagement.
Sr. Corporate Recruiter, HR Staffing
PACIFICORP - Portland, OR
November 2003 – December 2005
Responsible for all phases of the recruitment process for this large investor-owned utility company serving over 1.5 million customers in six (6) Western states.
Worked with multiple hiring managers to attract and lead candidates through the hiring lifecycle. Developed and implemented recruiting sourcing strategies; created position/job descriptions; screened applicants for hiring managers and arranged interview travel and logistics; educated applicants on benefits offering and corporate culture; negotiated salaries; initiated drug screening, and background checks and managed relocation process. Average job requisitions filled per month twenty-five to thirty (25-30). Principal
HIRE POWER - San Francisco, CA
September 1999 – November 2003
As Owner, provided long and short-term Human Resources generalist expertise and recruitment contract support for both the public and private sectors. Expert in high-volume recruiting (average openings at any given time forty to sixty 40-60 requisitions); Specialized in creative and editorial recruitment including Graphic Designers, Traffic Coordinators, Editors, Buyers, and Account Executives. Comprehensive administration of benefits plan, profit sharing, and health and disability programs; Utilized an in-depth knowledge of laws about Human Resources, including FMLA, EEOC, COBRA, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Highly successful expertise in employee conflict resolution. Director, Human Resources (promoted From Office Manager) CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS - San Francisco, CA
January 1993 – September 1999
Supervised HR activities for approximately forty (40) employees in the West Coast advertising sales office for fourteen (14) magazine publications including Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appetit, Condé Nast Traveler, Details, Glamour, Gourmet, GQ, House & Garden, Mademoiselle, Self, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wired and Women’s Sports & Fitness with ancillary responsibility for hiring, training and review.
Responsible for the comprehensive administration of the benefits plan, profit sharing, and health and disability matters for the company. Managed a $10k monthly petty cash fund.
The position utilized an in-depth knowledge of laws about Human Resources, including FMLA, EEOC, COBRA, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
Handled communication, separation, and employee relations during the corporate downsizing of support staff by 50%.
Worked exclusively with Wired magazine’s advertising and editorial staff to transition employees after Condé Nast acquired it from Wired Digital.
Demonstrated expertise in employee conflict resolution.
Hands-on experience with all facets of office expansion and build-out from acquiring space to working hands-on with contractors and vendors and managing logistics of the office move. Human Resources Manager
ADAMS, DUQUE & HAZELTINE - New York, NY
January 1987 – December 1993
Developed and implemented HR procedures and policies to be utilized in the newly established New York branch of a Los Angeles-based law firm; conducted HR activities for thirty-five (35) employees with full responsibility for their hiring, training, and review. Managed day-to-day operations-vendors, inventory control, invoicing, etc.; Supervised all phases of two (2) separate office moves, including lease negotiations, space planning, and logistics management. Personnel / Office of the Under-Secretary
DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR (GS-4) – Washington DC
April 1983 - December 1986
Originally hired as full-time employee in the Personnel Department responsible for filing, records keeping, tracking all new job applicants and their progress in recruitment process, hand-carry confidential communiques directly to Secretary / Under Secretary and Congress as needed. By doing so, was asked by Under Secretary – Anne Dore McLaughlin – to split my day between Personnel and the Under Secretary’s immediate office. Polished, edited and copied speeches for Under Secretary and worked directly with the Deputy Under Secretary – Paul Trause (who subsequently went to head up GSA). Assisted him with all administrative duties (typing, copying, filing, expense reports, travel booking, editing documents, etc.) to aid in his direct support of the Under Secretary. Handled confidential and sensitive information; was present for the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986 as it unfolded on live TV and had to inform Under Secretary McLaughlin of the incident while she was attending a high-profile meeting with the Secretary and other Senior White House advisors. During tenure, was awarded the “STAR Award” for outstanding performance and good citizenship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies FORDHAM UNIVERSITY - New York, NY
Summa cum Laude
Top Honors in Media Studies
Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Recipient of Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship Professional REFERENCES furnished upon request
Contact this candidate