Joseph McCusker
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on, creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring, and recruitment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource and Immigration Consultant
Joe4Rescue LLC
08.2008 - Current
- I sold and provided HR consulting services in areas of strategic planning, recruitment, total compensation, HR operations, business process design, and training
- Diagnosed organizational design and analyzed multi-year employee satisfaction surveys to improve organizational effectiveness; recommended HR metrics for corporate balanced scorecard
- Developed workforce plan and aligned corporate recruitment with business strategy, increasing human capital retention and reducing expenses by 50%
- Analyzed total compensation surveys and designed compensation programs to support business strategies and retain top management teams
- Developed and delivered a training program to launch a new performance management program nationwide.
- Maintained public access files to facilitate compliance, documentation, and execution of immigration policies and procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with clients to gather necessary information for case evaluations and strategy development.
- Resolved client concerns through effective communication and problem-solving skills, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management
Curative, Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Dedicated Human Resources advisor and integral member of executive team of biotechnology startup
- As Lead for Talent Management and Human Resource Teams, Provide strategic HR guidance supporting Curative's business plan
- Develop processes, offer leadership, and guide employees and leaders in areas such as employee relations, performance management, career development, and change leadership in primarily distributed workforce
- Responsible for HR activities across United States and globally, direct team of HR professionals in staffing, onboarding, training, leadership development, and regulatory compliance.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies 15,000-employee company.
Director of Human Resources and Payroll
Gandy Crossing Care Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Leader of all corporate HR functions of profit inpatient and outpatient health care organization
- Achieved organizational goals by devising robust HR strategies and budgets
- Accomplished bottom-line results; devised and executed cost-effective compensation and benefits policies
- Coordinated HR efforts in order to define organization vision and optimums
- Elevated role of HR within organization through close cooperation with CEO on major layoffs and company shifts, demonstrating value of HR role across all functional areas.
Human Resources Project Manager
TeamViewer
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Acted outsourced HR Manager to variety of clients utilizing consultancy model
- Designed recruitment plans to assist clients in growing business, as well as bundled recruiting services with operational HR strategic consulting
- Performed full-cycle recruitment for clients from placing ads through onboarding and orientation
- Utilized online sourcing and recruitment programs, such as Hierology, indeed, Career Builder, and LinkedIn
- Developed documentation, including handbooks, to ensure organizational compliance with current laws
- Launched HRIS portals tailored to clients to assist employees in accessing HR data and information
- Established job descriptions and evaluation forms and processes, as well as led comprehensive employee file audits
- Provided education, training, and strategic solutions to improve HR teams, including webinars on interview techniques and performance evaluations.
Human Resources Director
Cricket Wireless
08.2008 - 07.2018
- Led development and execution of HR programs and policies, including compensation and benefits packages, staff training, orientation, and new policies, leading to employee retention, Implemented new career growth program, focusing on transition of internal staff to consultant roles, resulting in $70million in savings for recruitment costs over years working there
- Established company's first-ever formal performance review program, leading to company-wide initiative, established new Organizational Survey and 360 Assessment policies to provide for confidentiality reporting; and increased employee satisfaction
- Facilitated injury incident training and introduced provider list to resolve areas of noncompliance within company's workers' compensation program.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management And Career Development
Madii University
Egypt02.2013
Skills
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Employment Law
- Strategic Planning and Analysis
- Full Recruitment Lifecycle
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Investigations
- HR Operations/Audits
- Global HR experience
- Labor Relations
- Payroll Processing
- Strategic Planning
- Union Negotiations
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- HR policies development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Improving Organizational Standards
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Internal Communications
- Leadership Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Human Resources Policy Expertise
Accomplishments
- Curative, Oversaw large-scale HR Transformations, Received commendation from C-suite for innovative HR restructuring of two strategic HR divisions, saving the organization over $125k in annual operating expenses. Established a training program for Executive leadership team, providing quarterly training for all leaders across the company, resulting in clear communication lines between leaders and employees, lead it to improved overall performance
- Gandy Crossing Care Center, Saved $290K+ in advertising expenses, Introduced and rolled-out alternative methods to recruit nurses and successfully filling all Full-time RN positions. Conceptualized and developed a diversity and inclusion plan that included employee and leadership training and cultural awareness campaigns; co-chaired the hospital's diversity council. Spearheaded the founding and expansion of the entire recruiting department, eliminating the need for an agency in 3 months, saving $1Min staffing fees.
- JOE4RESCUE LLC, Established a training program for Executive leadership team, Providing quarterly training for all leaders across the company, resulting in clear communication lines between leaders and employees, lead it to improved overall performance. Established an international employee program and immigration process to include H-1B, TN, OPT, F/M-1, and I-130 (Greencard) petitions.
Expert Skills
- Designing and implementing employee benefit strategy and effective execution of the benefit programs, including health, paid time off policies, retirement, and wellness programs.
- Negotiation, designing and implementing multiple different HRIS, benefits including and not limited to (Retirement plans, TA systems and Compensation).
- Negotiation, designing and implementing LMS.
- Negotiation, designing, implementing and execute Performance Managements Plans.
- Employment law federal/state across the US, Middle East and Subject matter in Canada and Europe.
Technology Experience
- UKG
- Paycom
- ADP
- Ceridian/Dayforce
- Workday
- PeopleSoft
- Paychex
- Paylocity
- UltiPro
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Greenhouse
- Taleo
- Smart Recruiters
- Google forms
Professional And Community Affiliations
- Member, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Member, HR Florida State Council
- Member, USCIS Immigration Consultant
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management
Curative, Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023
Director of Human Resources and Payroll
Gandy Crossing Care Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
Human Resources Project Manager
TeamViewer
08.2018 - 07.2019
Human Resource and Immigration Consultant
Joe4Rescue LLC
08.2008 - Current
Human Resources Director
Cricket Wireless
08.2008 - 07.2018
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management And Career Development
Madii University