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Dana Portannese

New York,USA

Summary

Human Resources leader recognized for client-centric strategies and effective communication. Proven success in driving organizational change and engaging diverse stakeholders across business and HR functions. Expertise in cultivating high-performance cultures through relationship management and collaboration, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and employee retention. Demonstrated ability to implement HR initiatives that align with business objectives and enhance organizational efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Relations – Americas, Human Resources

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
  • Led investigations on sensitive personnel matters, including legal complaints.
  • Balanced risk by considering employee, business, and company perspectives while engaging stakeholders.
  • Provided strategic Employee Relations support and coaching to all organizational levels.
  • Automated case documentation and executive summaries, saving approximately 23,000 hours annually.
  • Aligned global strategic Employee Relations priorities and executed solutions as a Product Cabinet Member.
  • Participated in Employee Relations working groups to update training materials and resources.
  • Developed Culture & Conduct learning content; delivered presentations for Corporate Development Programs.

HR Business Advisor, Human Resources

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
07.2014 - 09.2023
  • Global Client Alignment: Human Resources; Corporate Responsibility; Risk Management & Compliance.
  • Collaborate with business leadership, HR specialists, and regional partners to drive and implement global people initiatives focused on culture & conduct, employee engagement, talent retention and recognition, diversity, learning and development.
  • Support the compensation lifecycle, conducting baseline and pool reviews for annual planning; guide leader through the decision-making process, aligning with market conditions and organizational priorities with a long-term perspective.
  • Partner with leaders and talent team on succession planning, performance management and promotion processes, creating bespoke framework and guidance to support such efforts.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and innovation.
  • Advise clients on organizational design, including support in developing and seamlessly executing against headcount initiatives such as market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and location strategy.
  • Empower managers and emerging leaders through targeted coaching, in partnership with talent team; integrate external joiners into the firm’s philosophy and performance development approach.
  • Led change management efforts to revamp the end-to-end program structure for a population of ~250 global resources, aligning close with Investment Banking and Sales & Trading businesses, resulting in strategic coherence.

Program Management Associate, Oversight & Control

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Governed enterprise-wide control programs addressing regulatory findings.
  • Streamlined report production by fifty percent using SharePoint and automated templates.
  • Supported senior stakeholders in navigating a complex regulatory environment.
  • Collaborated with global program managers, delivering continuous status updates to Operating Committee and Board.

Risk Management Analyst, Corporate & Investment Bank Operations

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Executed implementation of core risk and control programs, minimizing operational and regulatory risks.
  • Managed onboarding for Global Absence Tracker system, enhancing compliance tracking and firmwide training content.
  • Led Annual Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process and Written Supervisory Procedure recertification.
  • Conducted quarterly Sarbanes Oxley testing to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Coordinated quarterly disaster recovery simulations as Business Resiliency Coordinator, reinforcing plan governance.
  • Integrated third-party vendor reviews into annual RCSA framework, ensuring comprehensive oversight.
  • Automated approval flow combinations for account opening through creation of unique user profiles.
  • Streamlined annual re-certification processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Intern, Digital Mailing & Print Services

Broadridge Financials
06.2010 - 08.2010

Intern, Benefits Department

AON Consulting
06.2008 - 08.2009

Education

Bachelor of Administration - Business Management, International Business

Fairfield University
05-2011

Skills

  • Strategic advising
  • Global HR initiatives
  • Effective communication
  • Project management
  • Employee relations
  • Risk management
  • Organizational design
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • HR analytics
  • Employee engagement
  • Talent development strategy

Community Service

  • Jefferson Market Community Garden, Board Member, (Jan 2024 – Present): Lead HR, fundraising, and event strategy for community nonprofit.
  • JPMorganChase, Global Service Corps (Paris, 2018; Virtual 2021 & 2022): Partnered with nonprofits to strengthen governance, fundraising, and organizational capacity.

Timeline

Employee Relations – Americas, Human Resources

JPMorgan Chase
11.2023 - Current

HR Business Advisor, Human Resources

JPMorgan Chase
07.2014 - 09.2023

Program Management Associate, Oversight & Control

JPMorgan Chase
05.2013 - 06.2014

Risk Management Analyst, Corporate & Investment Bank Operations

JPMorgan Chase
08.2011 - 04.2013

Intern, Digital Mailing & Print Services

Broadridge Financials
06.2010 - 08.2010

Intern, Benefits Department

AON Consulting
06.2008 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Administration - Business Management, International Business

Fairfield University

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