Director of Human Resources - KORE Insurance Holdings, LLC - Livingston, NJ
(2026-04)
- Partner directly with executive leaders to align human resource initiatives, culture programs, and talent strategies with overall corporate objectives; utilize HRIS and talent management software to provide actionable reports and metrics
- Direct end-to-end recruitment, staffing, and onboarding operations; execute modern talent management practices to optimize retention and build high-performing teams
- Oversee total rewards, compensation, benefits administration, performance evaluation frameworks, leave management, and employee recognition programs
- Mitigate complex employee disputes, lead internal investigations, and advise upper management on disciplinary matters while balancing organizational and workforce needs
- Monitor federal, state, and local labor laws to proactively update corporate policies, mitigate institutional risk, and maintain strict regulatory compliance
Director, Human Resources & Employee Relations, Universal Studios Group (USG) - NBCUniversal Media - New York, NY
(2024-02 - 2025-09)
- Collaborated with legal partners, labor relations professionals, production leadership, and management to strategically conduct thorough, unbiased, and timely investigations into complaints, allegations, and incidents related to workplace misconduct and policy violations on multiple USG productions simultaneously
- Documented investigation notes, evidence, findings, and other relevant information consistently using i-Sight database
- Gathered and analyzed data and evidence through document review, data analysis and interviews to establish the facts related to a particular case
- Led interactive process for all Leave of Absence (LOA) and reasonable accommodation requests from employees seeking adjustments or modifications to their work location, tools, processes, or schedule
Assistant Vice President, Employee Relations (Technology, Asset Management, Finance) - Blackstone - New York, NY
(2021-11 - 2024-02)
- Operated as COE and subject matter expert by providing guidance to HRBPs and business stakeholders on complex performance management issues, risk management and sensitive employee matters
- Partnered with counsel, HRBPs, and people managers to strategically address and investigate complex and sensitive employee issues, such as allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and hostile work environment
- Drafted and executed performance improvement plans, worked closely with employees and their managers to offer support, direction, and clear communication throughout the process; Facilitated involuntary terminations/transitions out of the firm
- Provided 1:1 coaching to managers on how to deliver feedback during annual performance review cycles and in real-time
- Conducted virtual and live training on Employee Relations and Performance Management subject matter, focusing on respect in the workplace, navigating sensitive situations, managing performance challenges and sexual harassment prevention
Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner - Guggenheim Partners - New York, NY
(2017-06 - 2021-11)
- Delivered HR partnership, programs, and services to Credit, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, and Finance divisions within Guggenheim Investments; Provided coverage across US, Europe, and Asia
- Managed employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and exit strategies
- Coached managers to develop their people, better manage their teams, and drive business results by providing 1:1 support on ad hoc basis and through annual processes such as performance appraisals, advancement and compensation cycles
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition and Corporate Finance to manage job requisition process and interview candidates
Human Resources Generalist - Hudson's Bay Company - New York, NY
(2016-07 - 2017-06)
- HRBP to Corporate Shared Services clients in the US and Canada (Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Gilt, OFF 5TH)
- Managed all aspects of the employee lifecycle including associate on-boarding, advancement, and exit processes; annual talent review quarterly objective setting process; coordinated with outside counsel on immigration sponsorship
- Partnered with senior leaders and stakeholders to organize town hall events and roundtables
Human Resources Business Partner - AQR Capital Management - Greenwich, CT
(2015-01 - 2016-07)
Promoted from Recruiting Coordinator
- Partnered with senior leadership in Technology, Compliance, Legal and Operations to identify business needs and provide guidance on resource planning and recruitment, performance issues, and learning and development opportunities
- Conducted mid-year and year-end performance evaluations; led firm-wide training on performance review process and software
- Developed firm-wide and business-specific promotion guidelines, as part of a greater HR initiative to promote transparency around career progression
- Investigated employee relations issues, maintained employee handbook, and administered HR policies and procedures
Recruiting Coordinator - AQR Capital Management - Greenwich, CT
(2013-04 - 2015-01)
- Coordinated all lateral and campus recruitment efforts for Research, Portfolio Management and Business Development: Served as primary point of contact throughout interview process, scheduled interviews, maintained Newton ATS, administered scorecards, hosted candidate feedback debriefs, booked travel
- Managed on-boarding process for new hires: Assembled offer letters, collected paperwork, initiated background checks, maintained HRIS data, provided benefits overview and conducted orientation sessions; Facilitated summer analyst program
Corporate Services Assistant - Perella Weinberg Partners - New York, NY
(2012-01 - 2013-04)
Receptionist - Perella Weinberg Partners - New York, NY
(2010-08 - 2012-01)
