Human Resources Professional

Marianna Shlak

*** *. **** ******, ***. **-C * New York, N.Y. 10128

Phone 917-***-**** * Email: *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Human Resources Professional with proven ability to develop and implement Human Resources strategies. Successful in attracting and retaining highly skilled, diverse and motivated workforce. Creatively identified methods for improving staff productivity and organizational behavior. Highly adaptable, excellent communication and presentation skills. Diverse experience in private and public sectors. Areas of expertise include:

Leadership~ Talent Management and Acquisition ~ Campus Recruitment

Training and Development ~Employee Relations ~ Coaching ~ Mentoring ~ Succession Planning

Performance Management ~ Change Management ~ Organizational Development ~ Policies and Procedures

Compliance ~ Employment Laws~ Compensation~ Benefits Administration

WORK HISTORY AND SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Wildcat Service Corporation, New York, NY

2008 - Present

Director of Human Resources

Drive key HR initiatives across departments, including staffing, employee relations, performance management, salary planning, training and development, and employee communications for 400+ employees in multiple locations.

* Provide executive coaching to senior management on critical organizational issues.

* Provide cost effective recruitment strategies to identify candidates without retaining search firms, including development of a campus recruiting pipeline.

* Ensure talent orientation, acceleration and retention through comprehensive new employee onboarding programs.

* Develop and lead management training programs, including effective interviewing, performance feedback, employee development, team building, and progressive discipline.

* Develop training materials and workshops addressing harassment, diversity and respect in the workplace.

* Respond to all employee relations issues including performance, complaints and allegations of workplace harassment.

* Developed competency-based performance review process as part of overall organizational development plan.

* Create HR policies and procedures, designed new Employee Manual and revised PTO plan.

* Ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, particularly FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and EEO.

* Create salary administration to align salary ranges with job descriptions, responsibilities, and position titles.

* Spearheaded selection and implementation of HRIS significantly improving efficiency of HR processes, data collection and reporting.

* Enriched benefits package to attract and retain top talent.

Sageview Consulting, New York, NY

2008

Director of Human Resources on site at Sports Museum of America

Provided HR consulting services for rapidly growing, start-up sports entertainment company. As member of senior management team, participated in strategic and compensation planning. Responsible for establishment of all policies and processes, compliance, recruiting, employee relations, and training.

* Managed complete recruitment process for all positions. Instrumental in growing organization by 100% in one year.

* Provided direction to management on employee relation issues to ensure consistent application of policies, participated in employee counseling, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

* Conducted internal investigations in response to employee complaints and resolved grievances.

* Established policies and procedures and created Employee Handbook.

* Implemented new hire orientation, anti-harassment, diversity, and other training initiatives.

* Created formal internship program, in partnership with nationally recognized universities.

Lehman Brothers, New York, NY

2004 - 2007

Account Executive

Solicited, developed and maintained client relationships. Managed account base of over 100 brokers throughout New York Metro area.

* Researched and established approximately 50 new relationships with top tier clients.

* Delivered presentations to audiences from C-suite, to middle management to entry level staff.

* Within 7 months, became one of the top 10 performers on the East Coast.

NYC Health and Hospital Corporation, New York, NY

2003

Recruiting Manager

Brought in by senior management to develop and direct entire recruitment and selection process of licensed clinical staff within Department of Correctional Health Services.

* Created innovative sourcing strategies that included selecting and managing search firms, internet recruiting, campus programs, networking, and direct sourcing. Provided guidance to managers in development of staffing plans to attract, retain, and promote diverse workforce.

* Attended regional career fairs, national conferences, and networking events to source top candidates, market positions and internships and increase organization’s visibility. Lead participation in diversity recruiting job fairs.

* Analyzed and developed compensation structures utilizing market and internal data (metrics reporting).

Robert Hadley Associates, New York, NY

2001

Executive Recruiter

Lead contact for client list consisting of major financial institutions and top law firms.

* Developed and maintained strong pool of candidates through internet postings, direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruitment related events.

* Coordinated all aspects of full life cycle recruiting process including in-depth interviews to assess skill set and candidate competencies.

* Partnered with Hiring Managers in recruitment/selection process to determine competitive offers.

* Successfully implemented an applicant tracking system.

American Arbitration Association, New York, NY

1998-2000

Human Resources Specialist

As lead for staffing and training issues, managed team of 8 professionals. Provided strategic leadership and guidance in all aspects of human resources management including recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, training, and organizational development.

* Managed all recruiting efforts to ensure openings were filled efficiently with top talent.

* Coordinated campus recruitment program with more than 25 top-tier schools across U.S.

* Developed and implemented new employee orientation programs to introduce new hires to skills required for success and company expectations.

* Designed and directed training and employee development to support business strategy and increase individual performance. Trainings included enhanced communication skills, software proficiency, customer service, and time management skills.

* Collaborated in annual performance review process, counseled managers in compensation determinations. Instituted promotions and incentives programs to revitalize performance.

Society for Children and Families, Staten Island, NY

1992-1998

Social Worker / Social Work Supervisor

* Managed company’s college recruiting efforts, implemented college internship program.

* Designed and facilitated new employee and new supervisor training programs.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

The Salvation Army, New York, NY 2002-2003

* In the wake of 9/11/01, provided volunteer services responding to clients with disaster relief efforts.

The Yad Vashem Foundation, Jerusalem, Israel 2000

* For six month, managed special projects and fund raising initiatives, including events planning and public relations.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, New York University

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, City University of New York

Member, Society for Human Resource Management

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