Catherine Marmitt

• Strategically partnered with executive leadership and business units to deliver comprehensive HR solutions aligned with IFS corporate objectives and goals year over year.
• Led organizational development initiatives that enhanced employee engagement, retention, and performance across client groups.
• Managed end-to-end talent management processes, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• Advised leaders on complex employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and compliance with labor laws and company guidelines.
• Drove HR transformation projects, such as process automation, HRIS implementations, and change management activities.
• Designed and delivered training programs to develop leadership capabilities and support career growth for employees at all levels.
• Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, resulting in a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring initiatives.
• Key point of contact for US immigration matters, supporting end-to-end work authorization, visa applications, Green cards and compliance across the U.S.
• Oversee audits, maintain documentation, and deliver training on best practices, provide cost analysis and proactive communications regarding immigration matters to key IFS stakeholders.
• Coordinate transfers and compliance needs, manage assignment documentation, and work with payroll and benefits teams to ensure seamless international moves.
  

Employee Relations
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and workplace issues
• Advising managers on performance management and disciplinary actions
• Support investigations related to employee complaints
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Mediate conflict resolution when necessary
Compensation & Benefits
• Administer employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement, leave plans)
• Assist with payroll coordination and salary adjustments
• Provide guidance on compensation policies
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market research
• HR Policies & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures
• Maintain employee Benefits at a Glance
• Support internal and external audits
• Manage employment contracts and documentation
Performance Management
• Coordinate performance appraisal cycles
• Guide managers on performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Track employee performance metrics and development goals
Training & Development
• Identify training needs across departments
• Coordinate employee training programs
• Support leadership development initiatives
• Monitor employee skill development and succession planning
HR Administration & Reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS systems
• Prepare HR reports (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, diversity metrics)