Cathy McGrath
Far Hills,NJ
Summary
Experienced HR leader specializing in Employee Relations and HR Business Partnering within global organizations. Expertise in conducting investigations, managing employee relations cases, and driving talent management initiatives. Strong communicator and strategic advisor, skilled in leveraging data analytics to align HR strategies with business objectives. Committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, integrity and collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Astrodyne Corporation
09.2023 - Current
- Head HR team responsible for US Multistate Operations, acting a trusted Business Partner and Advisor for 400+ client group
- Key Accomplishments include: Implementation and oversight the successful transition to an electronic performance review process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in performance management
- Developed and implemented Management Training Program, including full cycle performance management training
- Established a comprehensive and consistent approach to handling employee relations issues and investigations, ensuring fair and equitable treatment across the organization
- Streamlined critical HR processes, including leave management, onboarding, and offboarding, leading to increased operational efficiency and employee satisfaction
- Developed relevant KPIs to monitor progress
- Successfully implemented a new hire onboarding system and developed a comprehensive orientation program to facilitate seamless integration of new employees into the organization
- Demonstrate strong leadership in overseeing a team responsible for recruiting, payroll, employee engagement and retention and benefits design/administration.
Director of Human Resources
Acenda Integrated Health (legacy Daytop Village of NJ)
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Partner with program Senior Management to provide HR guidance in business development, staffing/succession planning, coaching, talent management, performance management/development and employee relations/corrective actions/performance improvement planning
- Manage, document and resolve complex employee relations issues, including but not limited to, claims of harassment, discrimination, hostile workplace, limiting legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Responsible for the oversight of all day-to-day HR operations for facility locations throughout NJ with a population of approx 600 employees, supervising HR Team managing full cycle recruitment (onboarding approx 200 new staff in 2022), benefits, workers compensation, leave management, unemployment, performance management, compensation, policy management/development, contractor management, master/bachelors internship program, contract/temporary hires, HRIS management
- Lead Employee Wellness Committee enhancing positive culture and increased employee attraction and retention
- Created and implemented several initiatives including a New Hire Partner Program, decreasing turnover within first 3 months of implementation of new hires within first 90 days of employment by approximately 75%
- Manage Employee Assistance Program referrals
- Identify ad hoc and ongoing training needs, develop targeted trainings in response
- Develop and present targeted training programs including but not limited to Supervisor Training, New Hire Orientation, and Benefits Open Enrollment
- Manage human resources related Key Performance Indicators and plan responses to lagging indicators
- Monitoring market trends and making recommendations to maintain competitive in employment market and providing bi-monthly report updated to the Board of Directors
- Established HR Hub, creating a centralized communication tool for all human resources related information.
Human Resources Manager
Ethnic American Broadcasting Company
06.1998 - 12.1998
- Established HR department for a startup organization, hiring/management of HR team, establishment and implementation of policies; management of compensation processes, benefits programs and immigration/visa processing for approximately 150 diverse employees who provided multi-ethnic media programming.
Human Resources Manager
PwC
05.1997 - 06.1998
- Primary HR leader for international and domestic tax department of approx
- 200 Partners & staff, including, but not limited, managing all aspects of employee relations (counseling/coaching, conducting investigations, employee development and succession planning, managing bi-annual performance review process); recruitment for campus, administrative and experienced hiring; managed annual compensation process
- Affirmative Action/EEO reporting/planning and retention planning.
Human Resources Sr. Associate/Associate/Assistant
Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS)
11.1993 - 05.1997
- Recruitment and onboarding of new hires for Fixed Income, Equities and Support Services Divisions, responsible for client groups of 300-500 employees)
- Acted as liaison between external legal adviser in negotiating complex, multi-million dollar contracts with new hires; conducted weekly new hire/benefits orientations; assisted in evaluation and compensation processes; initiated visa processes for expatriates and reconciled payroll financial accounts.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace conflicts or issues, resolving disputes in a timely manner to maintain a positive work environment.
Education
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 7 module certificate -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2020
Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management -
New York University, School of Professional & Continuing Education
New York, NY05.1996
BA Political Science -
Rutgers College
New Brunswick, NJ05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite/Teams
- Workday, ADP, UKG/Ultipro, PeopleSoft
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Compliance Management
- Benefits/Compensation Management
- HR analytics
- Detail Oriented
- Self-starter
Certification
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Volunteer Experience
- Mendham Township Middle School Home & School Assn, Vice President, 2006, 2015, Program/event planning, budget management, volunteer staffing and fundraising
- West Morris Mendham Junior Women’s Club, Co-President, 2005, 2007, Providing Board Oversight/Accountability, Event/Program development and implementation
- West Morris Mendham Junior Women’s Club, Way & Means Co-Chair, 2003, 2005, Successfully chairing most prosperous fundraiser to date earning $52,000
- Skytop Neighborhood Assn, Board Member, Event planning & implementation
- Various additional volunteer positions, Organizing events and volunteers, fundraising, coaching, etc. with various organizations
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Astrodyne Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Acenda Integrated Health (legacy Daytop Village of NJ)
06.2017 - 08.2023
Human Resources Manager
Ethnic American Broadcasting Company
06.1998 - 12.1998
Human Resources Manager
PwC
05.1997 - 06.1998
Human Resources Sr. Associate/Associate/Assistant
Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS)
11.1993 - 05.1997
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 7 module certificate -
Rowan University
Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management -
New York University, School of Professional & Continuing Education
BA Political Science -
Rutgers College
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
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