Vanessa Matibag
HR Advisor
Experience
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 months New York, United States
HR Advisor
Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York
- Work with the leadership of CCC to deliver the following human resources support such HR Advisory/Coaching, Employee Relations, Benefits and Compensation and Policy Support.
- Services included, but not limited to - partnering with leadership to create employee engagement strategies including staff-wide communications.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on organizational documents, artifacts, policies.
- Serve as a confidential resource for staff and responding to employee grievances.
- Conduct onboarding and exit interviews.
- Review and develop benefit offerings in partnership with benefits broker.
- Maintenance of ADP system.
- Review and develop policies and procedures aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic vision.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsVolunteer HR Consultant
Each One Teach One
- I provided consulting support on best practices to roll out a performance review process and coaching for managers and employees.
- This is the first time that the organization is implementing a performance review and I guided them on a documented process on how to administer performance evaluations, created tools and worked with leadership for on a communication plan to roll out the project.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsTalent Acquisition Consultant
Echoing Green
- Support for their recruitment efforts for several job openings that were happening concurrently.
- These include resume screens, phone interviews, behavioral interviews, job description development, and coaching hiring managers throughout the selection process.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 months United States
Volunteer HR Consultant
Fly by Nature Foundation
- I assisted Fly By Nature Foundation in the development of a highly effective onboarding program, which included an employee onboarding checklist and recommendations for best practices.
- Through this project, the organization achieved significant cost savings, amounting to $8,686, which was redirected towards expanding their social-emotional learning and STEM programming to youth in the DC area.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsVolunteer HR Consultant
For the Children, Inc.
- I played a key role in enhancing the organization's transparency and accountability by creating a comprehensive employee handbook that clearly outlines rights, policies, and other expectations.
- As a result of this project, the organization realized a significant cost savings of approximately $2,430, which was utilized to offer additional benefits and support to the organization’s staff.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsHR Advisor
Healthy Women
- Advised Healthy Women and collaborated on a strategic human resources plan that will integrate HR best practices with the organization’s objectives and strategy, fostering a work environment conducive to growth and sustainability.
- It included facets of HR such as Benefits, Policies and Procedures, and Employee Engagement.
- The goal was to retain top talent and enhance employee engagement and productivity, thereby contributing to Healthy Women’s competitive advantage and long-term viability.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsVolunteer HR Consultant
Kakenya’s Dream
- A non-profit organization whose mission is to invest in girls in rural communities through educational, health and leadership communities.
- I audited their employee handbook and internal communications regarding employment policies.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsFounder/HR Consultant
Outside Lead HR Solutions, LLC
- Delivering tailored Human Resources and Talent solutions designed to enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle.
- Our services empower 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.
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 monthsHR Advisor
The Parent Artist Advocacy League
- Act as de facto HR by providing ongoing support to the organization.
- We assist members and the executive leadership of PAAL with human resources-related advice and guidance to ensure compliance, improved workplace culture, and member engagement.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
4 years 1 monthDirector, Talent
Turnaround for Children
- Payroll and benefits:
- Partner with stakeholders to develop, manage and maintain a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to align with the organization’s goals and strategies. This includes periodic review of employee benefits to ensure cost-effectiveness and communicate benefit plans and procedures to employees.
- Supervise the annual open enrollment process, including partnering with a broker and external vendors, preparing documents and communications to employees, and managing the online benefits enrollment.
- Oversee the payroll administration process.
- Manage 403B Retirement Plan administration, documentation and communication to employees.
- Lead and implement compensation study and development of the organization’s compensation philosophy.
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Created a recruitment strategy to achieve hiring objectives and select the best candidate for each role and ensured that inclusion and equity are present in each step of the hiring process.
- Coached and guided hiring managers in drafting job descriptions, the interview process, and hiring decisions.
- Conducted training in recognizing and reducing bias during the hiring process.
- Maintained relationships with recruiters and hiring consultants.
- HRIS system:
- Maintain employee personnel and payroll records via the HRIS system, including employee changes, leave management and the maintenance and tracking of employee timesheets.
- Identify new systems work pertaining to the HRIS system.
- Policies and Procedures:
- Design, review, and implement an organization’s policies and procedures to ensure equity and inclusion.
- Ensures talent policies and practices are aligned with the vision for how to make an organization a more inclusive workplace.
- Ensures operational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performance Management:
- Established a process of setting expectations, monitoring progress, coaching and feedback and performance evaluation in order to achieve organizational and staff goals.
- Founding member of the BIPOC Affinity Group at Turnaround for Children.
Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
7 monthsDirector, Office and People Services
Turnaround for Children
- Payroll and benefits:
- Partner with stakeholders to develop, manage and maintain a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to align with the organization’s goals and strategies. This includes periodic review of employee benefits to ensure cost-effectiveness and communicate benefit plans and procedures to employees.
- Supervise the annual open enrollment process, including partnering with a broker and external vendors, preparing documents and communications to employees, and managing the online benefits enrollment.
- Oversee the payroll administration process.
- Manage 403B Retirement Plan administration, documentation and communication to employees.
- Lead and implement compensation study and development of the organization’s compensation philosophy.
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Created a recruitment strategy to achieve hiring objectives and select the best candidate for each role and ensured that inclusion and equity are present in each step of the hiring process.
- Coached and guided hiring managers in drafting job descriptions, the interview process, and hiring decisions.
- Conducted training in recognizing and reducing bias during the hiring process.
- Maintained relationships with recruiters and hiring consultants.
- HRIS system:
- Maintain employee personnel and payroll records via the HRIS system, including employee changes, leave management and the maintenance and tracking of employee timesheets.
- Identify new systems work pertaining to the HRIS system.
- Policies and Procedures:
- Design, review, and implement an organization’s policies and procedures to ensure equity and inclusion.
- Ensures talent policies and practices are aligned with the vision for how to make an organization a more inclusive workplace.
- Ensures operational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performance Management:
- Established a process of setting expectations, monitoring progress, coaching and feedback and performance evaluation in order to achieve organizational and staff goals.
- Founding member of the BIPOC Affinity Group at Turnaround for Children.
Jan 2005 - Jun 2018
12 years 6 monthsManager, Office and People Services
Turnaround for Children
- Payroll and benefits:
- Partner with stakeholders to develop, manage and maintain a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to align with the organization’s goals and strategies. This includes periodic review of employee benefits to ensure cost-effectiveness and communicate benefit plans and procedures to employees.
- Supervise the annual open enrollment process, including partnering with a broker and external vendors, preparing documents and communications to employees, and managing the online benefits enrollment.
- Oversee the payroll administration process.
- Manage 403B Retirement Plan administration, documentation and communication to employees.
- Lead and implement compensation study and development of the organization’s compensation philosophy.
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Created a recruitment strategy to achieve hiring objectives and select the best candidate for each role and ensured that inclusion and equity are present in each step of the hiring process.
- Coached and guided hiring managers in drafting job descriptions, the interview process, and hiring decisions.
- Conducted training in recognizing and reducing bias during the hiring process.
- Maintained relationships with recruiters and hiring consultants.
- HRIS system:
- Maintain employee personnel and payroll records via the HRIS system, including employee changes, leave management and the maintenance and tracking of employee timesheets.
- Identify new systems work pertaining to the HRIS system.
- Policies and Procedures:
- Design, review, and implement an organization’s policies and procedures to ensure equity and inclusion.
- Ensures talent policies and practices are aligned with the vision for how to make an organization a more inclusive workplace.
- Ensures operational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performance Management:
- Established a process of setting expectations, monitoring progress, coaching and feedback and performance evaluation in order to achieve organizational and staff goals.
- Founding member of the BIPOC Affinity Group at Turnaround for Children.
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.
Languages
Tagalog
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Education
St. Paul's College
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English, Minor in Business Administration · Manila, Philippines
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