Diverse Workplace: Candidates on the Market

Candidates on the Market... Here are the credentials of diversity candidates we are currently assisting in their job campaigns. If you would like more information on specific candidates, please contact Frank McCarthy by email: frank@diverseworkplace.com or phone 508-350-0053. Director Human Resources and Diversity Academia Greater Boston Area Promoted from Director of Human Resources and Diversity to Chief Human Resources Officer, to Chief Diversity Officer reporting to the CEO. Chosen to oversee programs and processes that promote and sustain diversity, equity, and respect; implement community relations activities that foster private and public partnerships and increase diversity within the organization. Charged with leading the organizations national diversity and outreach programs. Previous positions: Senior Human Resources Consultant, Healthcare; Chief of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Transportation Industry; Human Resources Manager, electronics company. He is a Senior Human Resources, Diversity and Community Relations leader with a demonstrated ability to achieve strategic objectives in corporations and non profits. He has the ability to energize and engage multicultural workforces resulting in maximum productivity. Has an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources. (3/30/2011) Senior Human Resources Generalist Healthcare Greater Boston Area Operating as an experienced HR Generalist, the primary areas of her focus are serving as an internal consultant to managers on matters involving employee relations, compensation, workforce planning, performance management, organizational change, and organizational/job design. Responsible for building strong relationships with senior leadership, management and employees in assigned departments to include Finance, ISD, Compliance, Program for Patient Safety, and three Provider Physician Organizations. Partners with HR central services as needed to support departments' needs and work collaboratively to address issues. Communication and implementation of Hospital-wide HR strategic initiatives in an effective and consistent manner. Delivery of high quality HR services in an efficient and timely manner. She is a senior human resource professional with experience as both a member of and a consultant to management, within the Health Care and Financial Services sectors; including union and non-union environments. Expertise in employee relations, employment laws, acts and regulations, performance management, organization design and policy development and implementation. B.S. in Public Administration. (3/30/2011) Human Resources Manager Non-Profit Greater Boston Area Reports to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Responsible for leading Human Resources Department covering two sites with annual revenue of $20 million. Business Partner to the Vice Presidents. Provide all general support of HR functions. Identify best practices and organizational efficiencies, as well as coach and train line managers to properly apply human resource policies and procedures within the organization. Manage the process and implementation of the following: benefits, employee incentives, retention, turnover, recruitment, safety, training and development. Successfully completed a comprehensive audit of the Human Resources and Payroll departments to ensure compliance with all federal and State law regulation and define deficiencies in both department which resulted in the implementation of an HRIS system and upgrade of the payroll software. Designed and implemented a successful recruiting plan for the organization, which resulting in improved hiring practices, purchase of Taleo's tracking system, 35 % reduction in time-to-hire and 35 % in reduced advertising cost. Managed the design and implementation of a new HRIS system, which streamlined HR processes, and improved significantly communication with department heads. M.S., Human Resources; B.S., Business Administration (3/30/2011) Workforce Diversity Programs Specialist Hospital Boston Manages Emerging Leaders Healthcare Administration Program resulting in 50% retention rate of fellows. Developed Minority Recruitment & Retention Plan linked to achieving goal of 25% of people of color within managerial job categories. Partnered with HR Director to design organization-wide diversity web site as well as assist with development and review of policies and procedures. Provide mentoring and diversity intervention to hospital staff. Manage organization wide diversity programs including weeklong diversity celebration. Collaborate with HR staff to review AA/EEO statistics to measure recruitment and retention business goals. Previous positions include: Project Manager, non-profit; HR Project Manager, banking; Director of Diversity and Human Resources, non-profit. MBA, Simmons College. Human Resources Director U.S. Greater Providence Area Perform a key leadership role in HR activities supporting the US Retail Management Team and retail store employees across the United States of a company with $1.1 B in sales. Charged with defining human resources strategy and creating policies, procedures and training programs for stores and corporate organizations. Reviewed and selected retail sourcing strategies, including agencies and posting sites. Created internal job postings and transfers process. Developed compensation plans, including hiring salaries, merit/performance increases and salary adjustments. Managed data collection and assisted with defense strategy on national wage and hour class action lawsuit. Oversaw store closings and employee layoffs in connection with Chapter 11 reorganization. Updated Policies and Procedures Manual; revised 23 policies including leave of absence policy / process, vacation policy, paid holidays, sexual harassment, EEO, workplace violence, worker's compensation, and exit interview questionnaire. B.S., Business Management. (3/30/2011) VP, Business Diversity & Community Outreach Major Boston Financial Institution Fluent in French & Creole Developed and implemented 6 distinct diversity internship programs supporting a 6,000 employee division. Created and implemented a core year round internship programs model for a division, comprised of over 250 interns annually; key source of the organization diverse talent pipeline. Established and developed a talent acquisition strategy, which diversified talent pipelines to ensure the identification and hiring of top tier diverse talent. Established formal relationships with external colleges/organizations to attract diverse talent pools at all levels. Managed and coached diverse talent to identify their needs (e.g., professional/personal development, mentoring, career growth/opportunity, etc.) and developed action plan to address their development opportunities. Defined new approach geared toward engaging employees to participate in community-based event. Renowned and recognized Community Outreach Leader; surpassed company benchmarks by increasing diverse talent pipeline and workforce focused on global inclusion initiatives. Before she was appointed to the VP Diversity position, she served as the AVP, Corporate Information Security Manager in this bank for two years where she managed security administration functions on more than 40 computing platforms and applications. She ensured that operational processes and procedures aligned with corporate security standards. Prior to this, she was the IT Site Director/Technical Services Manager where she managed 10 Desktop Technicians EUS, supporting in excess of 500 technical support individuals. (3/30/2011) Next

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