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JODY STOLT

Canandaigua,NY

Summary

PROFESSIONAL WORK SUMMARY: Performance driven professional with over 15 years of combined expertise in Human Resources management, recruiting, and corporate/employment laws. Strategic in the development of innovative HR initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. A creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of associates with the mission of the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and organizational skills.Performance driven professional with over 15 years of combined expertise in Human Resources management and recruiting. Strategic in the development of innovative HR initiatives to streamline processes and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. A creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively balances the needs of associates with the mission of the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation and organizational skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Director Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Paychex Inc
Rochester, NY
10.2021 - Current
  • Directs a company-wide process of talent acquisition and onboarding that address issues such as, workforce development, employee retention, succession planning and change management. Partner with executives leadership to understand program needs and develop recruitment strategies that align with the company mission and values. Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment, onboarding and organizational development.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
  • Created onboarding solutions to tailor options for Paychex.
  • Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Create effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
  • Implemented improvements to reduce company outsourcing costs.
  • Created and implemented new ATS (ICIMS) career website, recruitment selection tools and toolkits for onboarding and individual development plans.
  • Created and implemented an EVP for Paychex
  • Created and integrated executive recruiting programs to support senior-level roles from selection to succession.

Director of Learning

Paychex
Rochester, NY
10.2019 - 10.2021

In this role I'm responsible for developing comprehensive employee development strategies to position Paychex for future success. We build, deliver and monitor the implementation of new hire and on-going training and development programs. This role works closely with all Paychex leadership maintaining a focus on building a sustainable employee development strategy to meet the future needs of the business

Develops and implements state-of-the-art learning and development strategies for employees at all levels within the organization in support of key business initiatives.

With focus on creating and delivering new hire programs that allow new hires to get off to a fast start and be immersed in our culture. Driving up productivity and reducing new hire turnover.

Received Top 7 placement on Training Top 125
Implemented video coaching tools to enhance new hire performance

Created virtual learning programs that gave new hires a fast start – allowing us to push for progressive delivery models before COVID made it cool


Reimagined our LMS functionality to serve up preferred content and playlist

Director of Talent Acquisition

PAYCHEX, INC
ROCHESTER, NY
03.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for guiding the long term vision of the team by identifying emerging staffing trends, finding creative solutions to fulfill those needs, and continuously working to improve business practices
  • Drive on- going process improvement and enhance organizational capabilities to attract the best talent while reducing cost per hire and first year employee turnover
  • Developed and implemented recruiting processes utilizing metrics and creating executive dashboards
  • Completed 5000 + hires per year in all divisions
  • Experienced in mergers & acquisitions
  • Created early talent and diversity recruitment program to support all divisions
  • Created and oversees corporate relocation program

DIRECTOR

TALENT ACQUISITION, PAETEC
ROCHESTER, NY
06.2006 - 03.2011
  • PAETEC, a publicly traded (PAET), $1.6 Billon Dollar company is an innovative supplier of communications solutions
  • Part of the HR Leadership team and lead the Talent Acquisition function of the company
  • Supporting all talent acquisition strategies and processes for PAETEC
  • This position oversees the development of proactive recruiting strategies while mentoring and developing a staff of recruiting professionals, ensuring adherence to corporate and government recruiting standards and practices
  • Responsible for team and all employment related functions within Human Resources to include sourcing strategies, interviewing of candidates, screening of resumes and applications, all pre- employment activities (i.e
  • Established partnerships with corporate leadership to identify current and future staffing needs of the organization Partnered with corporate marketing to create an innovative and diversity driven employee brand to attract employees to the company and assist with our social media strategy
  • Sales Tool Kit helped in the reduction of sales turnover from 39% to 12%
  • Developed new training programs for PAETEC management on “how to make a successful hire”
  • Responsible for design & implementation of company’s Relocation policy and process
  • Created, implemented and launched The PAETEC On boarding program
  • Award Winning Program (2009 HR Magazine)
  • Best HR Idea of 2009 Award
  • Created, implemented and successfully launched PAETEC Rewards, a company-wide recognition program designed to reward employees for going above and beyond their day-to-day duties

SR. MANAGER

Element
ROCHESTER, NY
10.2000 - 06.2006
  • Element K employees 650 employees and is a provider of courseware and e-Learning solutions for technology and business skills serving corporations, educational institutions, government agencies and training centers
  • Responsible for human resources, including employee relations, professional development, recruitment, selection and retention
  • Lead a team in redesigning the organization’s new hire and orientation processes
  • Developed Human Resource Policies & Procedures, Employee Handbook
  • Recruitment around the world – heavy recruiting emphasis in India, London and Singapore

Director of Sales & Marketing

Employee Relations Associates
ROCHESTER, NY
08.1993 - 10.2000
  • Led team of HR professionals responsible for employee relations and communication, organizational development and training, performance management, compensation, staffing and retention
  • Executive search.

Board Member - Thompson Hospital

Thompson Hospital / URMC
Canandaigua, NY
01.2022 - Current

Co- Chair of the Thompson Hospital Golf Tournament (2019 to Present)

Board Member

Canandaigua Country Club
Canandaigua, NY
01.2022 - Current

Responsible for house and social events.

Employer Advisory Board Member

Community, RIT
Rochester, NY

Chair of Samuel L Stolt

Charity Golf Event
Rochester, NY
  • Stolt Memorial Golf Tournament – Fundraising for Daystar and Medically Fragile Children

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management, Human Resources

FREDONIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Industry Expertise
  • Student Advocacy
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Customer Engagement
  • Organizational Structure
  • Executive Leadership
  • Staff Retention
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Results Orientation
  • Onboarding and Mentoring
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Business Partnerships
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • People and Culture

Certification

New Hire Onboarding SHRM Certificate

Women in Leadership Certificate

Workforce Planning Certificate

Timeline

Board Member - Thompson Hospital

Thompson Hospital / URMC
01.2022 - Current

Board Member

Canandaigua Country Club
01.2022 - Current

Sr. Director Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Paychex Inc
10.2021 - Current

Director of Learning

Paychex
10.2019 - 10.2021

Director of Talent Acquisition

PAYCHEX, INC
03.2011 - Current

DIRECTOR

TALENT ACQUISITION, PAETEC
06.2006 - 03.2011

SR. MANAGER

Element
10.2000 - 06.2006

Director of Sales & Marketing

Employee Relations Associates
08.1993 - 10.2000

Employer Advisory Board Member

Community, RIT

Chair of Samuel L Stolt

Charity Golf Event

Bachelor of Science Degree - Management, Human Resources

FREDONIA STATE UNIVERSITY
JODY STOLT