Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Dina Rutstein

Dina K. Rutstein

*********@*****.*** 845-***-****) www.linkedin.com/in/dinarutstein

Actively seeking a senior leadership role with a leading organization poised for growth, where organizational excellence, culture and engagement, leadership development, and strategic influence will be highly valued. Dynamic HR Leader with 25+ professional experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple states as an executive business partner through hands-on coaching, implementing cutting-edge technology, and building strategic relationships.

Proven track record of optimizing people operations, enhancing the employee value proposition, and achieving bottom-line results through talent enablement to best support company’s ability to meet its strategic objectives. Excels at team-building, improving operational processes to drive cultural transformations, and enhancing employee engagement across the company, resulting in best-in-class retention, and new hire effectiveness. Defines overall people strategies promoting employee growth and development through custom learning paths, opportunities to shadow and mentor, executive sponsorship, 360 feedback, regular performance conversations and more, enhancing the overall employee experience through the entire lifecycle. Streamlined the talent acquisition process by partnering with managers, employing targeted selection methods to identify, recruit, and hire talented individuals driven to achieving organizational success. Anthony & Sylvan Pools, National Luxury swimming pool designer 2016–2021, 2023-2024 Chief Human Resources Officer

Lead the HR function (Talent Acquisition/Retention, Culture & Engagement, Health, Welfare & Retirement, Talent Development, Total Rewards, HR Technology, Employee Relations, Compliance) for 12 divisions, across 20 states and ~600 employees. Built the HR department to support the growth of the business-tripling the employee headcount and geographic footprint. Lead a dynamic regional HR team of 16 professionals with 5 direct reports. Reporting directly to the President and CEO.

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies to achieve organizational goals and promote an environment of high-performance, focused on culture and values.

Spearheaded talent progression and succession planning, improving employee development and retention.

Created “A&S Leadership Acceleration Program” investing in the success of current and future leaders. Weeklong forums took place quarterly with peer to peer project collaboration combining curriculum, experience, innovation, and recognition.

Lead digital transformation projects to optimize HR systems and workflows, leveraging technology for operational efficiency.

Achieved $325K in first-year savings by implementing cost-effective talent acquisition strategies.

Redefined benefits plans, resulting in $2.2m savings through cost avoidance measures.

As the Compensation & Benefits Committee leader, secured Board member approval on multiple incentive plans (Management, Sales, MBO’s, Deferred, and Executive compensation programs), designed to motivate, retain, and reward exceptional performance. OPEN TO RELOCATION

EAST COAST, CALIFORNIA, TEXAS

Dina Rutstein

How To Manage a Small Law Firm, Miami-based fractional executive services start-up 2021 – 2022 Head of Talent, Strategy & Development

Orchestrated a successful culture transformation initiative, aligning company values with employee behaviors, improving overall satisfaction along with retention rates and new hire effectiveness. Lead and mentor a team of 8 HR professionals, fostering trust, collaboration, and professional growth. Reporting directly to the President and CEO.

Revamped and upgraded new hire orientation, onboarding, and the entire employee experience, improving new hire retention, turnover reduction, and positive pulse survey feedback.

Evaluated and implemented payroll/HRIS systems upgrades to improve accuracy and facilitate ease of employee self-service.

Redesigned talent acquisition, onboarding, development, and retention strategies to meet organizational needs and market trends, and recruit and retain a superior workforce.

Developed a company-wide formal performance enablement process, encouraging regular and ongoing feedback, resulting in a streamlined year-end review process.

Introduced 9 Box Succession Planning tool, featuring specific, measurable, and goal focused individual development plans to facilitate the growth and development of the entire leadership staff.

Identified and monitored company culture to support the attainment of the company’s goals, promoting employee satisfaction and maximum engagement.

HR Custom Solutions, New York based full-service HR consulting firm 2014 - 2016 Principal & Lead Consultant

Innovating complete HR solutions focusing on culture, engagement, compliance, cost avoidance, talent optimization, and the value proposition. Partner with Management members for multiple small-mid sized businesses experiencing change and cultural shift. Full cycle on-site HR services including Policy, Procedure, Talent Assessment, Development, Organizational Design, Compensation Review and Planning, Performance Process, Benefits analysis and design, HR Technology Solutions and Implementations. Emmi Roth USA, Swiss-based dairy business 2012 – 2015 Vice President, Human Resources, NORAM

Implement HR initiatives and multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with global organizational priorities. Provided HR leadership through successful mergers and acquisitions. Reporting directly to the President and CEO.

Established mission & vision frameworks, driving employee engagement & long-term growth.

Champion initiatives that enhance inclusion, recognition, and alignment with company values, creating a workplace where employees thrive.

Generated $125K in benefit optimization savings & $275K through innovative recruitment strategies.

Led ERP and HR technology implementations, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Developed a performance-based compensation structure, fostering a merit-based culture.

Ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations across North America, mitigating risks and maintaining ethical standards.

Dina Rutstein

BIC, Consumer Products, Inc., Global Consumer Products manufacturer 2011 – 2012 Senior HR Director, NORAM

Hired to succeed the exiting SVP HR to transform HR operations in North America, modernizing total rewards offerings, improving attraction and retention, transparency, communication, and overall employee engagement.

Designed global intern and rotation initiative, targeted to train leaders for future growth in emerging markets.

Enhanced organizational alignment through transparency and cross-functional collaboration.

Drove adoption of HR technology solutions, improving communication and operational efficiencies.

Played a key leadership role as a trusted advisor and SME for all Human Resources issues, directly supporting executive leaders and managers.

Actively participated in employee training and led investigations for a full spectrum of HR issues.

Offered hands on guidance to resolve inquiries concerning corporate policy, procedures, employment law, safety guidelines, and employee discipline.

Dannon, Global Consumer Products manufacturer 2007 – 2011 Senior Director, Total Rewards, HRIS, and Global Mobility Played a key leadership role in reengineering the Total Rewards vision, strategy, and execution to support North American operations.

Created HR Center of Excellence & Shared Services supporting 10,000+ employees across North America.

Developed and implemented competitive compensation and global total reward strategies.

Led the merit planning process and built a pay-for-performance culture aligned with company values.

Managed global mobility programs, optimizing international talent management and compliance.

Led complex benefit initiatives, including health, retirement, and welfare programs. Con Edison, Competitive Shared Services HRIS & Compensation, Senior Manager 2003 – 2007 Fortis, Inc., Senior HR Specialist 1997 – 2000

Marcum & Kliegman LLP, Human Resource Generalist 1995 – 1997

Master's Degree Program, Dowling College, NY

BA in English Literature, CUNY Queens College

SHRM Member

World @ Work Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Predictive Index Certified

HR Leadership, Executive Coach and mentor, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, Benefits, Wellness, Compensation, ERP Implementation, HRIS (Ultipro, Workday, Taleo, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Lawson, Oracle, PeopleSoft), Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Training and Development, Change Management, Organizational Transformation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Compliance, Cross-functional Collaboration, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, JDE, Dynamics, Alchemy, UKG, Paycom, Ceridian, Predictive Index, DiSC, Myers-Briggs, Hogan, Gallup StrengthsFinder, EoS, Strategic HR Leadership, Executive Coaching, Organizational Design, Talent Development, Compensation & Benefits, Cultural Transformation, Process Efficiency, Change Champion, Technology Implementation, Expertise across Talent Enablement, Development, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Total Rewards, and HR Technology. Compliance

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