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Craig S Hofmann

Medford,NY

Summary

Accomplished Global Human Resources Officer with over 25 years of experience in shaping and executing HR strategies across Private, Public, and Non-Profit sectors. Demonstrated success in aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives to enhance organizational growth, drive culture transformation, and boost employee engagement. Core competencies include talent acquisition, leadership development, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and performance management. Known for tackling complex organizational challenges with innovative solutions that build high-performing teams through best practices and AI integrations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
Islandia, NY
07.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced hiring processes to achieve a significant rise in quality hires and improved retention rates.
  • Created and executed leadership advancement programs, achieving 65% internal placement in leadership roles.
  • Developed and deployed AI-driven solutions to streamline labor cost management and improve efficiency.
  • Spearheaded HR initiatives focusing on employee engagement, salary planning, and management of comprehensive benefits packages for a remote team comprising 75 members.

HR Director

SROTB/Jake's 58 Hotel Casino
Isandia, NY
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Guided establishment of talent development programs, achieving an 80% reduction in leadership gaps.
  • Led integration of AI technologies across various departments, including Marketing, HR, and Customer Experience.
  • Negotiated key labor agreements while managing compliance with relevant labor laws.
  • Directed deployment of HRIS system for increased operational effectiveness.

Chief Human Resources Officer

GRx
Holbrook, NY
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Boosted employee engagement by 64% (eNPS) while achieving an 80% decrease in turnover rates within four years.
  • Redesigned performance management systems to enhance employee alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Developed a strategic approach to talent sourcing, enhancing the speed of recruitment and emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
  • Partnered with executive team on strategic transformation projects, resulting in substantial efficiency gains of 40% via innovative AI solutions.
  • Supervised and mentored six HR professionals remotely to achieve optimal performance.
  • Drove efforts to enhance inclusion and engage employees, culminating in a substantial growth of diverse leaders by 70%.

HR Manager - Global Operations

Stericycle Environmental Solutions
Northbrook , IL
05.2014 - 11.2017
  • Guided transformation in global HR practices focused on cultural synergy.

HR Manager

Allstate Insurance Company - Sanfratello Insurance Agency
Northbrook , IL
12.1998 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw development and execution of strategic frameworks for financial and HR operations.

Education

MBA - Labor Relations

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05-2003

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Performance management
  • Employee engagement
  • AI implementation
  • Labor relations

Certification

  • SHRM-SCP
  • CCP
  • GPHR
  • Six Sigma LEAN

Timeline

HR Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
07.2024 - Current

HR Director

SROTB/Jake's 58 Hotel Casino
06.2022 - 07.2024

Chief Human Resources Officer

GRx
01.2018 - 06.2022

HR Manager - Global Operations

Stericycle Environmental Solutions
05.2014 - 11.2017

HR Manager

Allstate Insurance Company - Sanfratello Insurance Agency
12.1998 - 03.2014
  • SHRM-SCP
  • CCP
  • GPHR
  • Six Sigma LEAN

MBA - Labor Relations

SUNY Stony Brook
Craig S Hofmann