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Olivia Barkey

Long Branch

Summary

A dedicated Human Resources professional with diverse experience across DEI, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent programs. Confident leading high-visibility initiatives, delivering impactful results through strategic project management and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support employees and organizational goals. Committed to advancing workplace excellence by aligning HR initiatives with core business values.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Associate

FINRA
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Promoted to Senior HR Associate, assuming ownership of FINRA’s Volunteer Program and Cultural and Religious Observances Program, aligning both with FINRA’s DEI Pillars.
  • Led Month of Service 2023 across all office locations, coordinating with senior leadership, ERG leaders, and Corporate Communications to achieve employees logging 10,964 volunteer hours.
  • Maintained and updated FINRA’s religious and cultural observances content by leveraging reputable internal and external sources.
  • Supported Employer of Choice Award submissions, including Seramount, Disability:IN, HRC, and VETS Indexes; compiled award responses and coordinated event logistics for galas and award ceremonies.
  • Supported the FINRA’s Award of Distinction Program by managing nominations, facilitating the voting process, and coordinating recognition logistics for honorees and senior leadership.
  • Co-led the expansion of the BOND recognition program, securing $50K in funding to introduce a new award tier and preparing internal communications, updated FINRAnet pages, and training sessions for managers.
  • Developed FINRA’s first Job Profile Catalogue in support of Job Architecture, reviewing and standardizing position descriptions for every non-officer role, enhancing organizational clarity and structure.
  • Led the implementation of the Monday.com Project Management Tool for the Total Rewards team.
  • Managed Leave of Absence programs, ensuring compliance across Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Parental, and Care of a Family Member leaves; maintained LOA ticketing system.
  • Provided strategic input for FINRA’s Wellness Program Redesign, aligning content with the four benefit pillars and enhancing accessibility and employee engagement.
  • Oversaw the employee discount program, identifying new vendor opportunities and leading a review to improve awareness and utilization.

Human Resources Associate

FINRA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supported core HR functions across DEI, Compensation, and Recruiting (40/40/20).
  • Drove planning and execution of large-scale HR events, such as FINRA’s ERG Leadership Summit and People Solutions Conference, contributing to speaker research, team collaboration, activity facilitation, and post-event evaluations.
  • Co-led the planning and execution of FINRA’s 2022 Month of Service initiative, achieving employees logging over 10,000 volunteer hours, while developing new strategies to enhance engagement in future years.
  • Supported creation and development of a new intern pipeline, aligning with key school partners and incorporating industry best practices.
  • Played a central role in recruiting and executing the 2023 Internship Program, including developing engagement strategies, hosting connection sessions, and supporting DEI-focused onboarding activities.
  • Provided support on compensation initiatives by conducting job analyses, supporting MarketPay system updates, participating in user acceptance testing (UAT), and contributing to planning tools and overviews for department leaders.
  • Initiated and led quarterly cadence meetings with senior HR leaders to provide updates on workload, role development, and resourcing needs, improving transparency and strategic alignment.
  • Supported FINRA’s Employee Resource Group (ERG), strengthening partnerships with ERG leaders and supporting employee engagement strategies.
  • Authored ERG event recaps and internal communications shared on FINRAnet, contributing to knowledge sharing and engagement across HR and business units.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Intern

FINRA
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Connected with volunteer and philanthropic organizations focused on racial justice, creating volunteer opportunities in the organizations for FINRA’s month of service.
  • Created an online network focused on professional development and networking for fellow interns, with daily updates of new information to encourage growth.
  • Worked with talent acquisition team to research and recommend job posting systems to connect college students with employers.
  • Reviewed and updated FINRAnet sites concerning standard operating procedures.
  • Created and implemented post-program intern experience survey.

Human Resources Intern

YMCA of the Rockies
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed a full spectrum of HR operations, systems, and programs.
  • Worked with various members of the Human Resources team to learn and perform in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, off boarding, disciplinary actions, and payroll.
  • Helped develop and implement a long-term project concerning changes to staff pay for 2021.
  • Provided a direct relationship between staff members and Human Resource Management team though after-hours availability, understanding issues from the staff point of view, and giving recognition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
08.2022

Skills

  • DEI, Compensation, Benefits and Talent Programming
  • HRIS Technologies
  • Leave Administration
  • Employee Experience
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Human Resources Intern

YMCA of the Rockies
10.2023 - Current

Senior Human Resources Associate

FINRA
05.2022 - 10.2023

Human Resources Associate

FINRA
05.2021 - 08.2021

Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Intern

FINRA
09.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Rowan University

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