Sarah Sisneros
New York,NY
Summary
As an accomplished Human Resources Leaders, I am proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. As a leader, I love a good challenge to drive change focusing on the positive internal client experience and driving business results. I am knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Some of my expertise includes talent acquisition, employment law, compensation, benefits administration, employee development and employee relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Resources
FENDI Americas
12.2018 - Current
- Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs
- Manage employee relations issues including performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, investigations, documentation, and associated employee terminations
- Identify current and future hiring strategy for FENDI Americas through organizational design development and performance career review processes
- Identify development needs and programs accordingly to raise level of human resources awareness and competencies
- Ensure that development plans include technical as well as professional development
- Design, develop and oversee implementation of talent programs, that align with overall business strategy and culture, including management of employee goals, performance management, employee relations, learning and development and Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Oversee talent acquisition processes including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, developing job offers and employee integration
- Coach hiring managers on candidate selection, interviewing skills and ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and country laws
- Develop talent identification methods in region with competency-based interviews
- Partner with FENDI Global Talent team, LVMH Talent team and local leadership to assess talent and recommend opportunities for internal movement, globally and locally
- Manage employee relations issues including performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, investigations, documentation, and associated employee terminations
- Contribute to driving performance culture by providing support and training to management in areas of goal setting, evaluation, providing feedback, coaching and developmental planning
- Act as strategic business partner with senior clients (e.g. business leaders and their directs) to understand organization’s business strategies and align human resource strategy and programs to achieve business goals, including alignment of succession planning, leadership development, resource planning, talent acquisition, compensation and performance management
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct
- Design On-boarding Programs, Employee Referral Program, Internship Program, Retail Leadership Trainee Program, CSC Department processes, HR Compliance processes and digitized employee resources.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500-employee company
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Reiss
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define organizations long-term company and goals
- Design talent sourcing and acquisition strategy for critical and complex roles in retail and corporate reducing annual recruitment costs
- Create and implements organizations staffing budget, and budget for human resource department
- Develop new manager training curricula and internal talent program which led to reduction in staff retention results
- Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain positive work environment driving employee engagement, which encourages full use of diverse talents and abilities; act as employee advocate; help drive various corporate business initiatives including development and execution of communication rhythm to ensure that effective two-way communication takes place
- Serve as contact for Corporate and Retail populations, managing talent acquisitions, employee relations, regional policy development, employee performance, learning and development, legal and overall people support
- Owner of performance management cycle and performance appraisal process; individual development and succession plan and equitable ratings and compensation planning
- Coach managers to ensure proper feedback is communicated to employees in effective manner
- Implement new HRIS and Talent Acquisition system eliminating third party vendors and reducing cost
- Provide guidance and direction to supervisors and managers in handling of various employee matters, including promotion and performance discussions, progressive disciplinary recommendations, associated documentation, and preparation for employee conversations
- Provide data analysis and reporting solutions based on business needs and alignment of organizational goals
- Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
- Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management for United States of America and Canada.
- Examine and enhance compensation and benefits programs aimed at attracting and retaining talent
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure benefit programs are cost effective, competitive, and compliant
- Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment
- Support payroll practices and data integrity of HRIS system
- Oversee implementation and performance of benefits and wellness programs, policies, plans, and processes
- Promote and foster culture of inclusion, respect, and empathy in developing diverse working environment
- Lead management of relationships with brokers, vendors and consultants (i.e. proposal negotiations, vendor agreements and evaluation of vendor performance)
- Oversee employee leave documentation, reporting and policy
Manager, Human Resources
Alice + Olivia
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Provide operational human resource support for Corporate, Retail and Warehouse employees
- Served in advisory capacity to senior leadership
- Design and manage new human resources tools, training, and recruiting initiatives to ensure all processes are functional and user friendly for retail and corporate divisions
- Advise appropriate resolution of employee relations’ issues
- Worked directly with VP of Operations and Senior Director of HR to resolve formal, informal complaints, and legal issues
- Serve as technical expert regarding policies, procedures, and programs
- Maintain legal compliance with all city, state, and federal governance
- Manage benefit offerings and vendor relationships
- Designed retail and corporate on-boarding.
HR Store Manager
Calypso St. Barth
08.2012 - 04.2014
HR Store Manager
Guess?
09.2009 - 08.2012
Womenswear Department Supervisor
Giorgio Armani
05.2008 - 09.2009
Education
BA, Human Services -
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
AA, Liberal Arts -
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA
Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition Certification -
LVMH
Luxury Fundamentals Certification -
LVMH
Mastering the Art of HR Data -
LVMH
SHRM – CP Course -
PACE University, New York, NY
Skills
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Labor Relations
- Executive coaching
- Change management
- Training and development
- Recruitment Strategies
- Compensation and Benefits
- Statistical Data Analysis
Accomplishments
LVMH Experiential Award
FENDI Innovator Award
Timeline
Director, Human Resources
FENDI Americas
12.2018 - Current
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Reiss
11.2015 - 11.2018
Manager, Human Resources
Alice + Olivia
04.2014 - 11.2015
HR Store Manager
Calypso St. Barth
08.2012 - 04.2014
HR Store Manager
Guess?
09.2009 - 08.2012
Womenswear Department Supervisor
Giorgio Armani
05.2008 - 09.2009
BA, Human Services -
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
AA, Liberal Arts -
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA
Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition Certification -
LVMH
Luxury Fundamentals Certification -
LVMH
Mastering the Art of HR Data -
LVMH
SHRM – CP Course -
PACE University, New York, NY
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