Maryana Sinishtay, SHRM-SCP
Stormville,NY
Summary
Proactive VP of Human Resources with firm 10-year background in human resources, including recruitment selection, compensation classification and employee orientation. Results-oriented professional focused on building trust, improving organizational agility and maximizing employee performance. Proficient in Ascentis HRIS software.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Human Resources
Diamond Properties And All Affiliates (38)
Mt. Kisco, NY
12.2014 - Current
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1000-employee company, 38 EIN's, spanning 8 different industries from Corporate Real Estate, Hospitality/Hotel, FEC's, SPINS Bowling Centers, Campgrounds, Ice Arena, Farms, Chinese Manufacturing facility.
- Advised and worked closely with the CEO's, President, EVP, CFO, SVP's, VP's, and over 50 Regional and regular managers in addition to hundreds of employees.
- Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
- Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for over 1000-employee company; under 3 separate divisions, 38 entities, 8 industries.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
- Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages.
- Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Provided guidance and consultation to all managers to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
- Selected benefit programs for over 300 FT employees, including medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 1000 employees spanning 8 industries.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Assessed and aligned compensation packages to market to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for over 1000 new employees.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for training processes.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1000-employee company.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, and medical leave.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams.
Human Resources Administrator
Acadia Realty Trust
White Plains, NY
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Addressed employee conflicts immediately following all corporate procedures.
- Prepared all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies/procedures.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
Collections Specialist / HR Assistant
Sl Green Realty Corp
White Plains, NY
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Provided exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances.
- Discussed options with delinquent clients in terms of proposed solutions or foreclosure.
- Utilized scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
- Applied training and persuasive communication strategies to overcome objections.
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans.
- Collected documents and made portfolios for collections accounts.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - International Economics
Associate Of Science - Merchandising And Buying Operations
- Majored in a Business Oriented Degree and originally worked for Fashion-oriented companies before moving out of NYC.
Certificate - Holistic Health
2015
Certificate - Floral Design
2014
Skills
- Relationship building and retention
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Company guidelines
- Staff Management
- HRIS software proficiency
- Advising Department Managers
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Employee Development
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Training Needs Analysis
- Performance Management Systems
- Hiring and Firing
- Data and Trends Analysis
- Employee Handbook Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Analyzing and Modifying Compensation
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Leadership Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Human Resources
Interviewed, hired and trained team of four direct reports, increasing department productivity and client acquisition rates. - Training:
Sexual Harassment Training
Leadership, Mastermind, Termination, Hiring & Conflict Resolution Training for Managers
Affiliations
- Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR PROFESSIONALS, 2015 to Current
- Member, Westchester Human Resources Management Association (WHRM) HR Professionals, 2017 to Current
Certification
- Holistic Health Counselor (HHC)- Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition which maintains my expertise in creating a Wellness Program.
- Certified Predictive Index Administrator used for profiling & behavioral analysis of current employees and future candidates in recruiting.
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Certified Professional
Additional Information
I am a highly skilled Human Resources Professional with a strong passion for the trade. I have a positive disposition and attitude at all times. I also handle employee relations with the utmost confidentiality, attention and respect. In addition, I speak a few different languages fluently and have a written and oral understanding of Spanish.
Timeline
Vice President of Human Resources - Diamond Properties And All Affiliates (38)
12.2014 - Current
Human Resources Administrator - Acadia Realty Trust
12.2011 - 12.2014
Collections Specialist / HR Assistant - Sl Green Realty Corp
09.2008 - 10.2011
Fashion Institute of Technology - Bachelor Of Arts, International Economics
Fashion Institute of Technology - Associate Of Science, Merchandising And Buying Operations
Institute For Integrative Nutrition - Certificate, Holistic Health
Ashford College - Certificate, Floral Design