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Haledon, United States

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Founder/HR Consultant

Outside Lead HR Solutions, LLC

Delivering tailored human resources and talent solutions designed to enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Empowering organizations to attract top talent, retain valuable employees, and optimize performance through innovative HR strategies and expert consulting.
Portfolio of services includes recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, performance management, DEIB and employee engagement.
Echoing Green – Talent Acquisition Consultant: supported recruitment efforts including resume screening, phone and behavioral interviews, job description development, and coaching hiring managers throughout the selection process.
The Parent Artist Advocacy League – HR Advisor: provided ongoing HR support and guidance to ensure compliance, improved workplace culture, and member engagement.
Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York – HR Advisor: delivered HR advisory/coaching, employee relations, benefits and compensation support; partnered on engagement strategies; reviewed and developed policies and procedures; served as a confidential resource; conducted onboarding and exit interviews; maintained the ADP system.
Healthy Women – HR Advisor: collaborated on strategic HR planning integrating benefits, policies and procedures, and employee engagement to retain top talent and enhance productivity.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Volunteer HR Consultant

Volunteer HR Consultant (via Catchafire)

Each One Teach One: provided consulting on best practices to implement a performance review process, created tools, and coached managers and employees on evaluation administration and communication planning.
Fly by Nature Foundation: developed a highly effective onboarding program with a checklist and best practice recommendations, resulting in $8,686 in cost savings redirected to social-emotional learning and STEM programming.
For the Children, Inc.: created a comprehensive employee handbook outlining rights, policies, and expectations, achieving approximately $2,430 in cost savings used for additional staff benefits.
Kakenya’s Dream: audited the employee handbook and internal communications regarding employment policies.

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

4 years 1 month

Director, Talent

Turnaround for Children

Partnered with stakeholders to develop, manage, and maintain a comprehensive benefits package, including periodic cost-effectiveness reviews and employee communications.
Supervised annual open enrollment by coordinating with brokers and vendors, preparing documentation, and managing online enrollment.
Oversaw payroll administration and managed the 403(b) retirement plan, including documentation and communication.
Led and implemented a compensation study and developed the organization’s compensation philosophy.
Created recruitment strategies to meet hiring objectives, coached hiring managers on job descriptions and interview processes, conducted bias-reduction training, and maintained relationships with recruiters.
Maintained employee records via HRIS, managed leave and timesheets, and identified system improvements.
Designed, reviewed, and implemented policies and procedures to ensure equity, inclusion, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Established performance management processes for expectation setting, monitoring, coaching, feedback, and evaluations.

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

7 months

Director, Office and People Services

Turnaround for Children

Partnered with stakeholders to develop, manage, and maintain a comprehensive benefits package, including periodic cost-effectiveness reviews and employee communications.
Supervised annual open enrollment by coordinating with brokers and vendors, preparing documentation, and managing online enrollment.
Oversaw payroll administration and managed the 403(b) retirement plan, including documentation and communication.
Led and implemented a compensation study and developed the organization’s compensation philosophy.
Created recruitment strategies to meet hiring objectives, coached hiring managers on job descriptions and interview processes, conducted bias-reduction training, and maintained relationships with recruiters.
Maintained employee records via HRIS, managed leave and timesheets, and identified system improvements.
Designed, reviewed, and implemented policies and procedures to ensure equity, inclusion, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Established performance management processes for expectation setting, monitoring, coaching, feedback, and evaluations.

Jan 2006 - Jun 2018

12 years 6 months

Manager, Office and People Services

Turnaround for Children

Partnered with stakeholders to develop, manage, and maintain a comprehensive benefits package, including periodic cost-effectiveness reviews and employee communications.
Supervised annual open enrollment by coordinating with brokers and vendors, preparing documentation, and managing online enrollment.
Oversaw payroll administration and managed the 403(b) retirement plan, including documentation and communication.
Led and implemented a compensation study and developed the organization’s compensation philosophy.
Created recruitment strategies to meet hiring objectives, coached hiring managers on job descriptions and interview processes, conducted bias-reduction training, and maintained relationships with recruiters.
Maintained employee records via HRIS, managed leave and timesheets, and identified system improvements.
Designed, reviewed, and implemented policies and procedures to ensure equity, inclusion, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Established performance management processes for expectation setting, monitoring, coaching, feedback, and evaluations.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (20 years) and Professional Services (3 years).

Education

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources (20 years).

Human Resources

Summary

With a wealth of experience in HR management, talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR policies and best practices, team leadership and culture, and DEIB, I've had the privilege of achieving remarkable success in the non-profit sector. I have a knack for streamlining HR functions and implementing impactful programs across organizations. My expertise in manpower planning, talent administration, and performance management has been highly valued. I love advising organizations on various workforce issues, offering guidance and support to organizational leaders. From managing disciplinary and grievance matters to staying updated on employment laws and best practices, I've got it covered. Plus, I excel in leading organizational change initiatives and crafting recruitment policies that promote continuous improvement, resulting in a motivated and productive workforce.

Skills

Hris And Hr Administration
Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture
Talent Acquisition/retention
Succession Planning
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Belonging
Performance Management
Hr Policies And Best Practices
Staff Training & Development

Languages

Tagalog

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

St. Paul's College

Bachelor of Arts, Major in English, Minor in Business Administration · English · Manila, Philippines

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Vanessa based?

Vanessa is based in Haledon, United States and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Vanessa speak?

Vanessa speaks the following languages: Tagalog (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Vanessa have?

Vanessa has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Vanessa has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Vanessa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vanessa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vanessa would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder/HR Consultant, Volunteer HR Consultant, Director, Talent.

What is Vanessa's latest experience?

Vanessa's most recent position is Founder/HR Consultant at Outside Lead HR Solutions, LLC.

What companies has Vanessa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vanessa has worked for Outside Lead HR Solutions, LLC, Volunteer HR Consultant (via Catchafire), and Turnaround for Children.

Which industries is Vanessa most experienced in?

Vanessa is most experienced in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Vanessa most experienced in?

Vanessa is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Vanessa worked in recently?

Vanessa has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Vanessa worked in recently?

Vanessa has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

What is Vanessa's education?

Vanessa holds a Bachelor in English from St. Paul's College.

What is the availability of Vanessa?

Vanessa is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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