Samuel Wasse
New York,NY
Summary
Human Resources professional with over 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience across diverse industries. Expert in leading large-scale HR initiatives, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration with a data-driven approach. Proven track record in streamlining HR processes, enhancing compliance, and boosting operational efficiency by up to 15%.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Professional
Con Edison
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered strategic HR counsel on employee relations, contract administration, staffing, and wage management to align with overall business objectives
- Led compliance initiatives including drug & alcohol testing protocols, collective bargaining administration, and performance management improvements
- Developed and facilitated training programs for management, ensuring a consistent approach to HR policies and operational excellence
- Enhanced HR reporting systems and processes, contributing to a 15% increase in data accuracy and process efficiency
- Supported organizational growth by aligning human resources strategy with overall business objectives and guiding executive decision-making processes accordingly.
Senior Manager, People Operations
Overtime Sports
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead ADP technical implementation and enhancements in absence management, time & attendance, payroll, and benefits-streamlining global HR operational functions
- Managed payroll operations across multiple entities while ensuring state and federal compliance and reducing processing errors by 10%
- Conducted benefit-cost analyses and maintained HRIS integrity, delivering actionable insights for strategic HR decision-making
- Oversaw the aggregation and reporting of key employee metrics to support annual performance reviews and headcount planning
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Human Resources Generalist
G/O Media
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated end-to-end HR programs including employee leave management, open enrollment, and payroll processing to meet statutory and corporate guidelines
- Managed HRIS and benefits administration, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance across multi-channel HR processes
- Streamlined onboarding and compensation management processes, improving payroll data reconciliation by 15%
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
Human Resources Manager
Entertainment One
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Directed performance improvement initiatives and corrective action processes, aligning HR strategies with global operational goals
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, development, and exits while ensuring compliance with HR standards
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable HR programs that improved employee engagement by 15%
- Conducted comprehensive workplace investigations, delivering detailed reports to support legal and organizational standards
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Human Resources Specialist
Foot Locker Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Acted as the key liaison for over 25,000 retail locations, ensuring consistent application of FMLA policies and HR procedures
- Coordinated candidate pre-screening, interviewing, and onboarding, thereby reducing hiring cycle times
- Implemented HR metrics tracking to provide data-driven recommendations for operational enhancements
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Human Resources Generalist
Food Bank For New York City
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed comprehensive onboarding processes, payroll communications, and HRIS reporting to support internal HR functions
- Oversaw the Internship and tuition reimbursement programs to drive workforce development
- Provided performance management data and insights, contributing to continuous improvement in HR initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
Queens, NYSkills
- Strategic HR Planning
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Change Management
- ADP implementation
- Accurate Payroll Management
- Workforce Engagement
- Policy Compliance Management
- Performance Management
- HRIS Administration
- Workplace Investigations
- Data Interpretation
- Employee Benefits Management
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Professional
Con Edison
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, People Operations
Overtime Sports
07.2021 - 12.2023
Human Resources Generalist
G/O Media
03.2020 - 07.2021
Human Resources Manager
Entertainment One
10.2017 - 03.2020
Human Resources Specialist
Foot Locker Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Human Resources Generalist
Food Bank For New York City
05.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John's University
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