Human Resources Business Partner

TIFFANY LAWSON

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Results–driven professional with extensive experience in leading teams and creating highly effective HR programs that meet and/or exceed organizational targets. Highly flexible and adaptable contributor in fast-paced cyclical environments. Adaptable team player recognized for willingness to learn in the business and deliver on commitments. Demonstrated success in:

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Organizational Development - Business Development

- Learning and Development - Full-cycle Recruitment - Project Management

- Budget Planning - Compensation and Benefits - Contract Negotiation

- Talent Management - Change Management - Employee Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Wine Enthusiast Companies Sept. 2021- Present

Head of Human Resources, Diversity and Culture Valhalla, New York

• Provide principal HR business partner support to executive leadership teams across the group portfolio.

• Launched branded corporate DEI strategy including 3 year-plan and rollout of affinity groups and national branded partnerships.

• Provide budget oversight to ensure compliance and fit within established financial frames in partnership with CFO.

• Oversaw 12% reduction in employee turnover enterprise-wide thorough identification of more effective L&D platforms.

• Achieved 15% reduction in ER cases YOY through effective partnership with general counsel and enhanced leader training.

• Lead a 4-person HR team comprised of an HR Manager, HR Generalist, Recruiter and HR Coordinator.

• Achieved 95% participation rate with implementation of outsourced employee recognition system Motivosity.

• Crafted DEI strategy and launched implementation of enterprise-wide training focused on Unconscious Bias, Handling Micro- aggressions, Preferred Gender Pronouns (PGP) and Preventing Sexual Harassment. Mitchell & Titus LLP 2019 July-Sept. 2021

Director, Head of Human Resources (NY, Chicago, PA, DC, and satellite offices) New York, New York

• HR business partner to C&D-suite executive team.

• Achieved 22% internal promotion rate through effective succession planning and leadership development strategies.

• Achieved 30% decrease in pension plan administrator/employee costs through effective external benchmarking.

• Achieved 15% cost-reduction in compensation benchmarking with newly contracted 3rd party vendor.

• Drafted recommendations and ad-hoc reports related to employee relations matters in partnership with general counsel.

• Oversaw visa application and expat relocation process end-to-end for all portfolio team.

• Oversaw all front-of-house and back-of-house administrative functions.

• Facilitated Diversity and Preventing Harassment training. Gap Inc. /Old Navy (Northern Manhattan, The Bronx, and Westchester County territory) 2017 October- 2019 Flagship Human Resource Management Director New York, New York

• Provided HR business partner support to $54M portfolio of stores consisting of 2 district managers, 8 general managers, store leadership teams as well as senior leaders and matrix partners.

• Guided, trained, and directed business partners on the execution of HR policies and processes.

• Supported full-cycle recruitment plans to ensure adequate staffing to meet customer demand.

• Provided coaching and consultation to help drive positive business results at all levels of the organization.

• Achieved 28% reduction in portfolio employee turnover through implementation of retention strategies.

• Investigated high-risk employee concerns and crafted effective action plans to resolve and mitigate risk.

• Coordinated annual review and merit compensation cycles to ensure conformity to established budgets.

• Former District Community Leader and partner for all NYC and Westchester stores.

• Administrated the “This Way Ahead” bi-annual youth internship program for all years of service.

• African American Employee Network (AAEN) national leadership team and events committee member. Anne Fontaine Corporate 2014- 2017 October

Director of Human Resources - USA New York, New York

• Partnered with CEO, CFO and COO and other leadership team members in all HR matters.

• Provided counseling, coaching and support to over 30 luxury boutique retail stores and corporate office.

• Aggregated employee relations data and made recommendations to senior leaders.

• Administered annual merit compensation program coupled with benefits enrollment program.

• Supported Anne Fontaine Foundation with corporate initiatives involving various teams and key stakeholders. Havas Media 2013-2014

Senior HR. Business Partner (Senior Human Resources Generalist) New York, New York

• Partnered with department finance leads to manage staff planning across all business units.

• Established recruitment and retention strategies that closed open-to-fill hiring goals to <30 days from >60 days.

• Oversaw HR team of 5 recruiters, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator and HR Assistant.

• Managed the annual talent review in identifying key talent.

• Managed varying and complex employee relations cases in partnership with legal counsel.

• Processed visa filings and extensions for North America division along with our immigration legal firm. Screenvision 2011-2013

Senior Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist New York, New York

• Sourced and screened candidates local and nationally for planned and unplanned attrition.

• Onboarded new-hires and provided HR support in organizational change initiatives.

• Managed and organized internal employee engagement events to improve employee satisfaction.

• Maintained and renewed agency vendor contracts for consultants and temporary employee recruitment. Tiffany & Company 2010-2012

Human Resources Recruiter-Americas West (Seasonal) New York, New York

• Partnered with HR Director and VP of Finance to confirm approved headcount hiring objectives.

• Consulted with the business unit management on appropriate organization design based on unit and business plan.

• Supported hiring managers and store directors to recruit top luxury retail talent across various business units in the West.

• Created requisitions in the applicant tracking system, interviewed candidates, scheduled interviews, and tracked status.

• Ensured consistency in execution and application of all HR policies and practices.

• Organized and facilitated job fairs and trainings throughout assigned region. Avon, Products, Inc. 2007-2009

Jr. Global Human Resources Generalist New York, New York

• Assisted Avon's global brand marketing business unit, responsible for 900 associates in 7 international countries.

• Assisted VP and senior management team with projects and monthly human capital reports.

• Provided administrative system reporting and data analytics to leadership.

• Completed projects on performance management, merit compensation and talent reviews, and peer evaluations.

• Researched and developed tours and facilitated training for global marketing department. EDUCATION

Master of Science: Organizational Management & Human Resource Development Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY August 2007

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY August 2013

Bachelor of Science: Smeal College of Business Management The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA May 2003

• Minor: Human Resources

Computer & Systems Skills: Microsoft Suite, Google platforms, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Oracle, and Workday.

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