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Andrew Schechter

Matawan,USA

Summary

Resourceful professional with extensive experience in developing and executing people strategies that enhance business performance and talent retention. Proven track record in creating learning programs, addressing performance gaps, and driving organizational success. Skilled in recruitment and team development, fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Expertise in employee benefits administration and integrating engagement with business operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Vice President, Human Resources

The Princeton Review
01.2019 - Current
  • Develop and implement HR framework to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, promoting culture of transparency and collaboration. Oversee compliance with federal and local regulations, including EEO-1 reporting requirements. Manage HR and Payroll department budgets, and maintain vendor and broker relationships to optimize service contracts.
  • Provided strategic guidance to company leadership on business plans and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Increased compliance by 30% within first year by executing compensation program initiatives and adapting to evolving laws and industry trends.
  • Spearheaded creation and implementation of the organization's first salary grade structure.

Director of Human Resources

International Trademark Association (INTA)
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Directed HR functions for international organization with offices in New York, Brussels, Santiago, Shanghai, and Singapore. Developed and implemented first online performance appraisal process, enhancing feedback mechanisms. Conducted extensive compensation and benefits review to update salary grade structures and revise policies. Managed employee benefits administration and streamlined renewal processes.
  • Achieved full staffing of 24 open positions within two years, covering all international offices.
  • Conducted impactful training and team-building events, fostering organizational unity.
  • Established strong partnerships across staff by providing HR operational counsel.
  • Boosted 20% employee satisfaction within six months by advising more than 15 managers on performance management strategies.
  • Offered HR policy guidance and legal compliance for U.S. and international locations.
  • Introduced first applicant tracking system and full Code of Conduct Policy, aligning recruitment and ethical standards.

Director of Human Resources

SPS/Strategic Products & Services
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw design and interpretation of compensation policies, collaborating with leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives. Led annual benefit renewals and controlled costs, while maintaining benefit quality. Implemented company’s first salary grade structure and unified HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems. Facilitated onboarding updates to meet organizational growth demands.
  • Recovered $100,000 by auditing and tightening controls on benefits charges.
  • Hired first dedicated recruiter and launched initial application tracking system for improved HR efficiency.
  • Led company through a successful DOL ERISA audit of medical plan.
  • Spearheaded project to implement unified HRIS, enhancing organizational efficiency.
  • Directed HR operations for a rapidly growing organization, scaling HR support from 350 to over 750 employees.
  • Advised management in areas of workforce planning, management coaching, and training.
  • Guided HR through significant M&A activities, ensuring smooth transition for over 300 employees.
  • Achieved Top-Secret Facility Clearance, serving as Facility Security Officer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Skills

  • Strategic HR advisement
  • Compensations & Benefits
  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Policy Creation & Implementation
  • Employee Engagement & Satisfaction
  • Performance Appraisal Systems
  • Organizational Culture Development
  • HR Compliance & Legal Standards
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Accomplishments

  • Achieved better results in our benefit program through the retention of a new benefit broker.
  • Achieved engagement and higher efficiency by introducing performance review software.
  • Achieved 100% compliance training each year through the use of the LRN LMSCollaborated with team of 8 in the implementation of UltiPro.
  • Supervised team of Fourteen staff members.
  • Introduced first turnover figures resulting in better understanding of employee issues and improved turnover.

Certification

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) | SHRM, 2015 – 2027
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification | HR Certification Institute – HRCI, 2002 – 2027

Additional Experience

  • Compensation Consultant, ELS Educational Services, Inc. (Robert Half), Princeton, NJ
  • Human Resources Business Partner, Career Education Corporation, Livingston, NJ
  • Human Resources Standards Manager, CherryRoad Technologies, Parsippany, NJ
  • International HR Specialist, Sony Electronics, Park Ridge, NJ
  • Senior HR Manager, Headquarters Plaza Hotel, Morristown, NJ
  • Personnel Manager, Filenes Basement, Paramus, NJ

Timeline

Vice President, Human Resources

The Princeton Review
01.2019 - Current

Director of Human Resources

International Trademark Association (INTA)
01.2016 - 01.2019

Director of Human Resources

SPS/Strategic Products & Services
01.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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