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FEHMI MALIK

Parlin,NJ

Summary

Transformational People leader with over 25 years of progressive HR and people leadership experience across high growth organizations, startups, acquisitions, and turnarounds. Proven ability to build entire people functions from the ground up, including talent acquisition, HR operations, performance management, onboarding, compensation frameworks, and employee experience programs. Strategic partner to CEOs and executive leadership teams, translating business vision into people strategies that drive performance, profitability, and engagement. Deep expertise in designing organizational structures, headcount strategies, and scalable recruiting processes that fuel rapid expansion. Track record of implementing HRIS platforms, performance management systems, and people analytics tools that support data driven decision making at scale. Passionate about building inclusive, values driven cultures in mission driven organizations, with particular interest in AI powered healthcare innovation and the future of work.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Director of Employee and Labor Relations

Hudson Group
East Rutherford, NJ

• Oversaw managers and directed all employee and labor relations matters and activities for the organization.
• Developed the employee handbook, Affirmative Action Plan, Employee Assistance Program. Successfully implemented various management training programs to facilitate understanding of employment law, diversity, recruitment and organizational development.
• Successfully partnered with legal counsel to defend against discrimination, wage and hour claims in multiple US locations.

Vice President, HR Operations

VNA Health Group
Neptune, NJ
12.2018 - Current
  • Built and transformed the entire people operations function from the ground up, implementing a new HRIS (ADP), benefits strategy, broker relationships, and performance management systems to support organizational growth and scalability.
  • Owned the full employee lifecycle including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compensation, HRIS, leave management, credentialing, and regulatory compliance across a multi-state healthcare organization.
  • Partnered directly with the CEO and executive leadership team as a strategic advisor, translating business priorities into workforce strategies, headcount plans, and people initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Designed and implemented scalable recruiting processes and employer branding initiatives that attracted high quality talent across clinical and administrative functions, reducing time to fill and improving candidate experience.
  • Built structured onboarding programs that accelerated new hire productivity, strengthened cultural integration, and improved first year retention rates.
  • Established performance frameworks, feedback cycles, and career development pathways that transformed organizational capability and created a culture of continuous growth.
  • Developed compensation and leveling frameworks including salary bands and benchmarking tools to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and transparent pay practices.
  • Supplemented people analytics dashboards and HRIS reporting tools that enabled data driven decision making and provided leadership with real time workforce insights.
  • Spearheaded enterprise governance and payroll audit controls, preventing approximately $450,000 in annual inaccuracies and strengthening financial integrity.
  • Secured a strategic partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, unlocking $2M to $5M in annual savings while enhancing employee benefits and organizational competitiveness.
  • Championed company culture, values, and employee engagement initiatives that drove measurable improvements in retention, satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation by mentoring senior leaders and encouraging collaborative problem-solving.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

Director of Human Resources and Administration

Board of Public Utilities
Trenton, NJ
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Built and implemented performance management and succession planning frameworks from scratch, transforming a passive workforce into a performance driven organization with clear accountability and development pathways.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to define organizational structure, staffing strategy, and headcount planning aligned with evolving business objectives and budget constraints.
  • Designed and launched employee recognition and onboarding programs that measurably improved retention, engagement, and new hire satisfaction scores.

Director of Human Resources

OTG
Jamaica, NY
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Built, developed, and mentored a high performing HR team with a hands on approach across all people functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, benefits, and payroll.
  • Designed and implemented employee recognition and onboarding initiatives that increased engagement and reduced turnover by 25%, delivering measurable impact on workforce stability.
  • Drove continuous professional development programs for leadership and individual contributors, building a coaching culture that elevated performance at every level.
  • Restructured HR processes to improve productivity, clarify roles and responsibilities, and build collaborative partnership skills across the organization.
  • Mentored HR team members, promoting professional development and improving departmental efficiency.

Vice President, HR

Hudson Group
East Rutherford, NJ
04.2008 - 02.2013
  • Provided full cycle leadership for the people function across North America, including recruiting, talent management, benefits, organizational development, employee relations, training, HRIS, and facility management.
  • Managed an HR department operating budget of $2.8 million and led a team supporting the full employee lifecycle for a rapidly expanding retail organization.
  • Enabled a $1M reduction in HR costs through operational transformation, site consolidation, and process redesign, delivering sustained efficiency gains.
  • Led post-acquisition HR integration of Hudson Group into Dufry, a global retailer operating in 63 countries, ensuring strategic alignment and minimal business disruption throughout the transition.
  • Built scalable HR infrastructure, HRIS platforms, systems, and processes from the ground up to support rapid expansion and a workforce that doubled through organic growth and acquisitions.
  • Designed and implemented the employee handbook, affirmative action plan, employee assistance program, and management training programs covering employment law, diversity, and organizational development.
  • Integrated workforces following major acquisitions that doubled the size of the organization, harmonizing policies, benefits, and culture across all locations.
  • Partnered with legal counsel to successfully defend against discrimination and wage and hour claims across multiple locations, protecting the organization and reducing legal exposure.

Director of Human Resources

Hudson Group
East Rutherford, NJ
04.2004 - 04.2008

• Transformed HR into a true strategic business partner in the aftermath of an end-to-end HR restructuring. Streamlined the HR function to provide excellent support to the company by providing improved analysis, reporting, and planning capabilities.
• Implemented a sustainable HR infrastructure, HRIS platform, systems, processes, and practices. Oversaw budget and provided leadership for the HR staff.

  • Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.

Human Resources Manager

Hudson Group
East Rutherford, NJ
05.1999 - 04.2001

• Joined the management team tasked with revitalizing the HR organization following years of instability, internal change, restructuring, and absent leadership.
• Integrated staff in the aftermath of acquisitions of the organization’s biggest competitor which doubled the size of the organization.

Education

Mini MBA - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rutgers Business School
12.2025

Master of Human Resource Management - undefined

Rutgers University
05.2021

B.S. - Management

Rutgers University, School of Management
01.2004

Skills

  • People Function Design and Build
  • Performance Management Frameworks
  • Employee Relations and Coaching
  • HRIS Implementation and People Analytics
  • Manager Development and Coaching
  • Equity and Benefits Program Design
  • Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Strategy
  • Employee Onboarding and Experience
  • Culture Building and Employee Engagement
  • Change Management and Transformation
  • Retention Strategy and Career Pathing
  • Internal Communications and Values
  • Organizational Design and Headcount Planning
  • Compensation and Leveling Frameworks
  • HR Operations and Administration
  • Compliance and Employment Law
  • M&A Integration and Workforce Planning
  • Strategic Business Partnership

Affiliations

  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Member
  • 1999 to Present

Certification

  • Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) | Certification
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP) | Certification

Timeline

Vice President, HR Operations

VNA Health Group
12.2018 - Current

Director of Human Resources and Administration

Board of Public Utilities
10.2015 - 09.2018

Director of Human Resources

OTG
04.2013 - 06.2015

Vice President, HR

Hudson Group
04.2008 - 02.2013

Director of Human Resources

Hudson Group
04.2004 - 04.2008

Human Resources Manager

Hudson Group
05.1999 - 04.2001

Master of Human Resource Management - undefined

Rutgers University

B.S. - Management

Rutgers University, School of Management

Director of Employee and Labor Relations

Hudson Group

Mini MBA - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rutgers Business School

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