Human Resources Vice President

Ronald Edwards

Cambria Heights, NY 917-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/ronald-edwards-mpa-62511b37.

Professional Summary

Dynamic Vice President of Human Resources with 15+ years of experience in employee relations, compliance, and strategic HR management. Proven track record in reducing legal risks, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing effective HR policies. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, conducting complex investigations, and managing labor relations, driving better organizational outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Work Experience

Hofstra University Hempstead, NY

Senior Human Resources Consultant March 2025 – Present

●Improve workplace relations by advising managers and staff members on employee and labor relations issues, leading to quicker conflict resolution and stronger team cohesion

●Contribute to successful labor negotiations by assisting in contract discussions, aligning terms with organizational goals and labor law requirements

●Ensure fair and accurate job alignment by assisting with employee reclassifications, supporting equity in compensation, and responsibilities

●Enhance HR operations by collaborating on strategic workforce initiatives, strengthening compliance, and organizational efficiency

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center Brooklyn, NY

Vice President of Human Resources May 2022 – June 2024

●Refined organizational policies and HR strategies by analyzing trends and metrics in collaboration with HR teams, resulting in more targeted and effective solutions for key departments

●Reduced legal exposure by conducting and closing investigations in compliance with legal and union standards, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing risk

●Resolved complex labor disputes by adjudicating third-step grievance hearings and responding within contractual timeframes, strengthening labor relations and trust with unionized staff

●Increased leadership performance by delivering performance management coaching to department heads, resulting in a reduction in disciplinary incidents

●Boosted employee engagement and retention through strategic interventions and morale-building initiatives, contributing to an improvement in employee satisfaction survey results

LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Long Island City, NY

Executive Director of Human Resources March 2021 – May 2022

●Improved HR service delivery across several departments by overseeing all workforce functions, ensuring alignment with CUNY regulations and employment laws

●Strengthened organizational effectiveness by leading strategic planning and prioritization of HR goals in alignment with the college’s mission, contributing to an improvement in HR process efficiency

●Standardized HR practices college-wide by developing, writing, and institutionalizing key policies and procedures, increasing policy compliance and communication clarity across faculty and staff

●Protected institutional integrity by directing disciplinary proceedings for classified staff and representing the college in Step 1 grievance hearings as the President’s designee

Long Island University Brookville, NY

Executive Director of Human Resources November 2020 – February 2021

Title IX Coordinator November 2019 – February 2021

Acting Executive Director of Human Resources August 2020 – October 2020

Chief Employee Relations Officer November 2019 – July 2020

●Enhanced workplace culture and conflict resolution by investigating and mediating employee and labor relations complaints, while providing strategic guidance and counseling to management

●Strengthened labor relations and ensured contract compliance by serving as the designated hearing officer for grievance procedures and interpreting 11 collective bargaining agreements

●Mitigated legal risk and supported case outcomes by preparing for arbitrations, EEOC, and NLRB hearings, and representing the university in Unemployment Insurance proceedings

●Ensured institutional compliance with federal Title IX regulations by overseeing investigations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, safeguarding student and employee rights

Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY

Employee Relations Manager March 2019 – October 2019

●Elevated manager effectiveness and employee accountability by counseling leaders on performance evaluations, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans

●Fostered a fair and responsive work environment by guiding employees through grievance procedures and helping resolve workplace concerns in alignment with policy

●Reduced legal risk and supported compliance by investigating harassment, discrimination, and policy violations while advising on workplace accommodations under applicable laws

Long Island University Brookville, NY

Director, Employee Relations September 2015 – March 2019

Title IX Coordinator September 2014 – March 2019

Senior Human Resources Officer September 2014 – August 2015

Human Resources Officer March 2010 – August 2014

●Ensured timely and fair resolution of discrimination complaints by receiving and processing inquiries related to Title IX violations from students, faculty, staff, and administrators

●Strengthened investigative integrity by conducting in-depth interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and reviewing supporting documentation to assess claims

●Increased transparency and trust in the complaint process by issuing clear findings of fact and recommendations, and communicating outcomes to all parties involved

●Enhanced workforce accountability by overseeing the performance management system for a collective bargaining unit and ensuring timely evaluation processing

●Improved role clarity and organizational structure by developing and implementing job descriptions for both union and non-union staff, supporting equitable hiring and evaluation practices

Additional Experience

Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Senior Human Resources Director

●Led comprehensive HR operations across employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, and benefits, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals

●Strengthened employee engagement and organizational compliance by creating an Employee Recognition Program and Service Awards, while reducing risk through oversight of Workers’ Compensation cases

●Strengthened labor relations by representing the organization in union grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and contract negotiations, fostering collaborative outcomes

New York Health and Hospitals Corp. /Queens Health Network Human Resources Director

●Directed daily HR operations across recruitment, compensation, labor relations, and background investigations, ensuring efficient staffing and compliance within a large healthcare network

●Ensured consistent disciplinary action by implementing penalties in alignment with citywide labor contracts and corporate policies, reinforcing accountability and fairness

●Protected organizational interests by representing QHN in appeal hearings before OLR, PRB, OATH, and arbitration panels, achieving favorable outcomes in complex labor cases

Skills

Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Negotiations, Organizational Development, Talent Management, HR Compliance, Change Management, Policy Development, Succession Planning, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Coaching

Education and Certifications

Master of in Public Administration Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science City University of New York, Hunter College

Contract Administrative Studies Certificate Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations

Collective Bargaining Studies Certificate Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations

Executive Leadership Program City University of New York, Baruch College

Professional Affiliations

Association of Title IX Administrators (Certified Campus Title IX Coordinator and Administrator) (ATIXA)

Colleges and Universities Professional Association (CUPA)

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society

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