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
Rockville, MD
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
Rockville, MD
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
Rockville, MD
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
Granby, CO
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, NJ08.2022
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