PJ Rossi
Mount Olive,AL
Summary
Results-driven executive leader with extensive experience overseeing complex organizations with federal contractor obligations. Expert in human resources, talent acquisition, data protection, and compliance, with a strong focus on employment law and regulatory governance. Strategic visionary partnering with senior leadership to achieve goals and efficiencies. Proven ability to lead through transitions, delivering impactful changes and strategic initiatives. Renowned for adaptability and achieving measurable results through collaboration and leadership. Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes a collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Demonstrates a track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with a proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Successfully manages diverse teams, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrates excellence in financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director, HR Privacy, Compliance, Governance & EEO/AA Management
UNITED STATES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
12.2017 - Current
- Conducted impactful comprehensive risk and compliance self-assessments, identifying, and remedying 80 potential gaps within existing HR processes, and designed issue mitigation plans to strengthen existing controls and risks
- Established a robust end-to-end Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Program, including ~70 requirements, process/control owner responsibilities, program monitoring/oversight
- Led HR Compliance mock audits and ongoing compliance program monitoring to evaluate compensation, talent acquisition and selection practices for EEO/AA purposes, identifying and remedying 25 potential gaps
- Implemented robust employee data protection and information governance processes to ensure compliance and reliability for all enterprise policies, standards, procedures, handbooks, resources, and knowledge records
- Redesigned the Affirmative Action Program structure and job groups for affirmative action plans, EEO-1, and Vets-4212 required reporting to minimize risks and mirror the corporate entity structure for more meaningful plan results
- Identified and remedied ~43,000 data concerns/defects in upstream data, workflow, and process opportunities to improve data analysis and reporting outputs
- Led Employee Data Protection & Privacy initiatives, ensuring the protection of employee data and compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA)
- Partnered with executive leadership and the CEO on HR Compliance, Affirmative Action, and Diversity/Inclusion programs/initiatives, focusing on employee sentiment and successful retention outcomes
- Designed equal employment, affirmative action, anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and unconscious bias learning content and programs
- Orchestrated HR organizational restructure, operating model, and change management team
- Successfully executed HR Operational Compliance activities, including: Required HR compliance training delivery, HR Privacy Program management, Workplace compliance posters, HR Compliance and Adherence Program management, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Ad-hoc regulatory reporting requests, Federal and State regulatory reporting, Non-prioritized regulatory change management for Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, OFCCP audit management, Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR), Policy and Document administration at all altitudes, Vendor/Contracts/Accounts Payables, Form I-9/e-Verify Administration, Federal, state, local applicant and new hire notices, acknowledgements
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Guided HR teams through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Senior Vice President, Manager, HR Compliance, EEO Officer, Compliance Operations
BBVA (Formerly BBVA Compass)
01.2007 - 12.2017
- Designed and implemented effective programs, policies, guidance, guardrails, workflow processes, oversight, monitoring, and audit programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
- Tracked changing laws and regulations, developing strategies to comply and analyzing program strategy and implementation with various lines of business
- Administered analysis and evaluation of the equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action program plans and management reporting
- Developed, modified, and maintained employment practices to support regulatory and business requirements
- Collaborated with HR team on various employee relations matters, including EEOC, WARN, policy interpretation, regulatory clarification, and review
- Member of the mergers/acquisitions team and U.S
- Working group for Human Resources and Executive Compensation Compliance
- Oversaw and implemented training for all DOL regulatory changes regarding VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Wage and Hour, CFPB, NLRB, Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley, and OFCCP
- Administered and developed outreach strategy for approximately 800 location-based Affirmative Action Plans & benchmarks
- Project Sponsor/Champion for the implementation and ongoing execution of electronic form I-9 and e-Verify administration systems, successfully training 2,300 people managers
- Conducted form I-9 audit on ~27,000 records, identifying ~53,000 technical and potential substantive violations
- Designed and implemented fingerprint background screening services and workflow processes for all external hires and internal licensed and/or registered personnel
- Designed and implemented compliance policies and workflow processes for FINRA Rule 3110 and NMLS/S.A.F.E Act, including adjudication matrices and scoring mechanisms
- Embedded Enterprise Risk Governance Framework in HR as the first line of defense
- Successfully implemented company's first applicant tracking system and position management
- Developed award-winning outreach programs, such as ‘Boots to Banking’, ‘Linkages’, and ‘Women in Banking’, focusing on military, disability, and female candidates
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Leadership And Development
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
PhoenixBachelor of Arts - Management
University of Arizona
TucsonSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory HR Compliance
- Risk & Compliance Operations
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Labor Law Expertise
- Equal Employment Opportunity Expertise
- HR Compliance Training
- Data Management Governance
- Employee Data Protection
- Budget Oversight
- Confident Presentation Skills
- Government relations
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
- Women in Risk and Compliance Mentoring Program
- National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional
- Diversity & Compliance Specialist
- Senior Certified Affirmative Action Professional
- Senior Professional Human Resources
- Momentum - Women in Leadership
Timeline
Executive Director, HR Privacy, Compliance, Governance & EEO/AA Management
UNITED STATES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
12.2017 - Current
Senior Vice President, Manager, HR Compliance, EEO Officer, Compliance Operations
BBVA (Formerly BBVA Compass)
01.2007 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Human Resources Leadership And Development
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Arizona
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