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Julia Porter

Summary

Human Resources Professional with a passion in leading, partnering, and advising to achieve results. A strong ability to build trusted relationships with employees and management at all levels and create synergy between human capital and business objectives. Highly driven, trusted, and reliable partner to improve upon and foster a positive work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Human Resources Officer

Family Health Network of CNY, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic advice, counsel and solutions to all levels of employees and management specifically in the areas of employee relations, compensation and total rewards, performance management, learning & development, and recruitment
  • Actively participate in business development and human capital strategies by acquiring and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the business relating to organizational goals, budget, and revenue
  • Guide and coach people managers on appropriately managing all human capital issues (e.g., performance management, total rewards, and interpersonal situations)
  • Support and facilitate disciplinary action including termination, when necessary
  • Lead all HRIS system workflows and processes, leveraging opportunities for efficiency
  • Manage the entire employee lifecycle including partnering with recruitment agencies, interviewing, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience, retaining and offboarding of employees
  • Administer, enroll, and manage employee benefits and managing all leave of absence procedures and reporting (e.g. FMLA, PFL, and Disability)
  • Ensure both state and federal compliance regulations are being followed
  • Update organizational policies & procedures, as needed
  • Consult with Legal Counsel as necessary on employment law related matters.

Human Resources Business Partner

New York Life Insurance Company
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Partnered with the employee relations team to provide state and federal guidance on leaves of absences, accommodations, and other ad-hoc inquiries requiring lawful and ethical practices
  • Coached and consulted people managers to advise and address employee relations issues/concerns
  • Facilitated disciplinary action and conduct investigations, when necessary, for both performance and behavioral issues, leading up to and including termination
  • Consulted with Legal on attorney-confidential documentation and complex employee relations concerns
  • Assessed talent through facilitating annual talent reviews, focusing on identifying and addressing organizational gaps with people managers
  • Acted as an advocate for leading the talent management and development plans for the business with a focus on building capabilities and ensuring succession bench strength
  • Coached people leaders on leadership skills and talent issues including development, engagement, and retention strategies for their teams
  • Worked closely with Finance to align on headcount planning for forecasting and budgeting
  • Created all requisitions for hiring managers in HRIS (SuccessFactors)
  • Partnered with recruiters and compensation team on approving offers for both internal and external candidates
  • Facilitated the annual compensation ranking and planning process with senior leaders
  • Lead the quarterly promotion and adjustment cycles
  • Generated reports to conduct analyses to guide decision-making on employee’s compensation, including both internal and external data
  • Facilitated internal sessions that address current and past DE&I concern, as part of New York Life’s current social justice campaign
  • Encouraged participation of New York Life’s Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) to support diverse communities.

Human Capital Generalist

MAXIMUS, Inc.
12.2016 - 07.2018
  • Coached, consulted, and developed employees to help meet both personal and organizational goals
  • Ensured timely and appropriate employee relations resolutions by conducting workplace investigations, delivering disciplinary action, and resolving organizational conflict
  • Onboard new hires by facilitating new-hire orientation.

Human Resources Associate

SUNY College at Brockport
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Administered and processed all transactions into the SUNY HR system
  • Facilitated new hire orientations for both clerical, professional, and classified staff
  • Supported both the VP and Assistant VP of HR with employee relations matters.

Education

M.S. in Human Resources Management -

Stony Brook University

B.S. in Labor Studies and Employment Relations -

The Pennsylvania State University

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Chief Human Resources Officer

Family Health Network of CNY, Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

New York Life Insurance Company
07.2018 - 11.2023

Human Capital Generalist

MAXIMUS, Inc.
12.2016 - 07.2018

Human Resources Associate

SUNY College at Brockport
06.2015 - 07.2016

M.S. in Human Resources Management -

Stony Brook University

B.S. in Labor Studies and Employment Relations -

The Pennsylvania State University
Julia Porter