Margarita Corbett

Dynamic HR Leader recognized for excellence in Employee Relations and EEO compliance. Proven ability to enhance employee engagement by 35% through strategic initiatives, policy development, and comprehensive team training. Expertise in regulatory standards and conflict management supports a culture of inclusion and respect within the organization.

• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP)
• Cornell University Certificate - The Law of Equal Employment Opportunity
• Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications – U.S. Employment Law, Federal Regulations, and State Compliance Certificate
• Stanford University – Executive Leadership Program
• Smith College – J&J Women Leadership Program
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• National Industry Liaison Group (NILG)
• Northeast Industry Liaison Group (Former Chair)
• NJ Industry Liaison Group (Former Chair)

• Employee Relations
• Labor Risk Mitigation
• EEO & Affirmative Action
• Accommodations Requests
• Conflict Management & Mediation
• Team Training & Development
• Policy Development & Procedural Alignment
• Strategic Business Planning
• Regulatory U.S. Employment Law and Standards of Compliance
• Change Management
• Organizational Culture & Vision
• Partnership Cultivation & Maintenance
• Coaching
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• Stakeholder Management

• Lendlease, New York, NY, HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE COMPLIANCE, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, EEO & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, 02/01/22, Present, Under my Leadership, a team of four employee relations professionals achieved remarkable results, strengthening our culture of inclusion and engagement., Managed complex employment-related investigations end to end, including debriefing meetings with legal, human resources, and leadership teams., Managed the anonymous employee hotline: take complaints through resolution, including investigation and addressing disciplinary actions., Responsible for all compliance issues/matters relating to Affirmative Action Plans and Equal Employment Opportunity., Consult with businesses and functions to enable effective, fair employment practices and risk mitigation., Interact with internal and external counsel to prevent liability and manage pre-litigation activities., Interpret and disseminate information on regulatory matters, including facilitating programs for managers and HR Partners., Function as advisor to the People & Culture Business Partners and Management., Co-managed the divesture of two companies, including managing reductions in force.
• Skanska USA Inc., Parsippany, NJ, SR. DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, 01/01/15, 12/31/21, Led strategic planning, compliance initiatives, and operational improvements., Managed a team of six cross-functional professionals, enhancing process implementation efficiency., Developed and introduced comprehensive recruitment, development, and retention strategies., Managed complex employment-related investigations, including debriefing meetings with Legal and HR., Oversaw the company’s anonymous grievance hotline, ensuring all grievances were addressed promptly., Managed external audits from the OFCCP, the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the State of California., Collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to optimize business planning.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT; HR CONSULTANT, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Utilized proficiency in employment law to develop, enhance, and revise various HR policies and procedures., Collaborated with the CHRO and the Bank’s President to provide insights on legality and feasibility of proposed policies., Developed, designed, and led training programs to convey newly instituted policies and procedures.
• Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ, SENIOR MANAGER, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, EEO COMPLIANCE, & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, 01/01/11, 12/31/14, Directed the Employee Relations and EEO Affirmative Action Function., Collaborated with senior business leaders, HR business partners, legal and ethics to ensure HR compliance., Managed complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary matters., Prepared, implemented, and analyzed over one hundred affirmative action plans., Created a D&I Talent Development Program to increase participation among diverse employees.
• Prudential Financial Inc., Newark, NJ, MANAGER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS and EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE, 01/01/99, 12/31/11, Managed internal employee relations issues and all EEOC investigations., Managed the planning, preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the company’s Affirmative Action Programs., Managed over 100 OFCCP audits, resulting in letters of compliance.