Alison Straub
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Accomplished and empathy driven Human Resources Executive with a distinguished track record across diverse industries, including litigation support, finance, non-profit, and household management. Renowned for leveraging strategic vision and practical expertise to deliver innovative HR solutions, consistently anticipating outcomes that drive organizational excellence. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and expertise in mediation, adept at cultivating positive relationships and effectively resolving conflicts. Passionate about fostering high-performing teams through empathetic leadership, emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and emotional intelligence. Committed to creating a culture of trust, growth, and transformative change, while inspiring leadership that fosters engagement, development, and enduring impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Confidential Client
New York, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Perform the same tasks as outlined in the previous role, including leading the development and execution of compensation, performance management, and retention strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and industry best practices. This role includes supporting a non-profit and a HNW Family Office.
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, including serving as a trusted advisor to the Principal on key HR and organizational matters, contributing to critical decision-making processes.
- Direct employee benefits programs, partner with the CFO on compensation strategies, and collaborated with in-house counsel on legal matters related to HR.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, successfully reducing the company's outsourced recurring costs for industry-specific roles, delivering significant savings.
- Manage employee relations, discipline, and terminations, and develop programs to ensure successful employee onboarding and offboarding.
Director of Human Resources
RPG Consultants
Remote, NY
05.2019 - Current
- Founded and built the HR department from the ground up, establishing key HR processes and policies that lay the foundation for organizational growth and efficiency.
- Collaborate as a key member of the Executive Team, driving high-level strategic decisions, and shaping organizational direction.
- Frequently coach the Managing Partner and Executive Team on successful communication strategies, enhancing leadership effectiveness and fostering alignment across the organization.
- Lead the design and execution of comprehensive compensation, performance management, and retention strategies, aligning them with business goals and industry standards to drive talent acquisition and performance.
- Champion employee retention programs, driving measurable improvements in retention rates through targeted initiatives and strategic interventions.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by staying ahead of regulatory changes and proactively updating HR policies and procedures.
- Revamp onboarding processes, introducing impactful orientation programs that enhance new hire experience and accelerate integration into the company.
- Direct employee benefits programs, optimizing health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives to meet employee needs and boost satisfaction.
- Partner with the Managing Partner to align compensation and benefits strategies with financial objectives, achieving optimal budget management for HR expenditures.
- Manage complex employee relations issues in collaboration with a PEO, ensuring legal compliance in discipline, terminations, and all HR matters.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture by leading team-building initiatives, resolving conflicts, and implementing employee engagement strategies.
- Oversee employee discipline and termination processes, maintaining consistency, fairness, and compliance while safeguarding positive employee relations.
- Design and launch effective training and development programs for new hires, ensuring successful integration and skills development within the company.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing regular one-on-one support to employees, addressing concerns and performance issues, and promoting open communication across the organization.
Director of Human Resources
DOAR Litigation Consulting
New York , NY
05.2002 - 01.2018
- Performed the same tasks as outlined in the previous roles, including leading the development and execution of recruiting, performance management, and retention strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with a diverse group of highly educated and intelligent professionals across various fields, including legal experts, PhD holders, and psychologists, to achieve key HR department goals such as enhancing employee engagement, improving organizational culture, ensuring compliance, and developing effective talent management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Employee engagement
- Communication strategy
- Recruitment strategy
- Organizational development
- Performance evaluation
- Employee morale building
- Benefits administration
- HR software proficiency (PEO partnerships)
- Human resources administration
- HR policy development
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Modern Wellness Holistic Health Center
- Reiki Certified
- Volunteer Volleyball Assistant Coach - CYO
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Confidential Client
01.2024 - Current
Director of Human Resources
RPG Consultants
05.2019 - Current
Director of Human Resources
DOAR Litigation Consulting
05.2002 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Binghamton
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