Jill Bates

ION Group builds platforms for scalable high-performance distributed trading systems for leading financial institutions with 13,000 employees worldwide.

• Manage multiple aspects of HR within a highly matrixed global enterprise
• Manage team of HRBPs across diverse geographies and time zones
• Lead communications and execution of Corporate People Programs across FX division
• Support executive decision-making by reporting on key metrics
• Drive employee engagement and retention to maximize productivity and galvanize workforce
• Partner with leadership to develop people strategy linked to organizational objectives

• Partnered with multiple clients to bring creative solutions to complex human capital issues
• Developed HR Roadmap with key leaders and deployed resources for timely, cost-effective results

• Sr. HR Leader for 24/7 Production facility w/4 shifts
• Drove HR strategy and carried out CPO's organizational roadmap
• Developed/maintained company policy and procedures for Production facility
• Developed innovative new-hire orientation and engagement programs
• Managed complex employee relations environment
• Created Safety committee and launched comprehensive Safety Program
• Tracked and analyzed key HR metrics
• Managed HR Coordinator and Payroll Specialist

• Educated and advised clients on group health plans
• Supported clients through open enrollment, benefit administration and ACA compliance
• Conducted enrollment meetings and partnered with HR/leadership to ensure flawless execution

• Educated and advised clients on small group and individual health plans
• Guided clients through ACA requirements; helped them navigate complex benefits landscape

• Sr. HR Leader for organization, driving HR Strategy and Roadmap
• Led HR team in annual recruitment of over 60 traders and 20 niche developers
• Led project/team in selection and implementation of new ATS and performance management tools
• Managed company right-sizing; overseeing selection, documentation, exit and compliance
• Managed team of recruiters and payroll coordinator

• Sr. HR professional and member of executive team
• Drove HR Roadmap/Strategy deployment across organization
• Managed HR team of 3-5 people