Sugeily Granville
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results Driven HR Professional with extensive experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Strong in recruitment, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, payroll/benefits administration and change management. Experienced in developing and executing strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain strong talent while helping companies also build a strong culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Staffing Consultant
Multicural Staffing
01.2024 - Current
- Sourced and networked with top talent through various platforms, including job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, etc.
- Expanded network of potential candidates through consistent outreach efforts at career fairs, industry conferences, and online platforms such as LinkedIn.
Director of Human Resources
Allen & Gerritsen
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Supported all capabilities for the Philly and Boston office across every facet of HR including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training & Development, Payroll, Benefits, etc.
- Coordinated and worked closely with management on performance management process, leadership best practices, employee performance concerns, and overall employee engagement.
- Helped increase the agencies diversity numbers from 14% to 34% from 2020 to 2022.
- Recruited for and led the agency's Summer Intern Program year round.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
HR Consultant
Digitas Health
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by automating manual tasks and reducing paperwork.
- Supported and recruited for various departments including account management, project management, technology and operations.
- Organized team-building events and activities to foster collaboration, increase morale, and improve overall productivity among staff members.
HR Consultant
The Engine Group
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw people and culture activities related to the entire employee lifecycle, including organization design, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, DE&I and social responsibility initiatives.
- Involved in day to day recruiting, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Managed launch of learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning and the performance management process through Success Factors.
- Coordinated internal promotions processes allowing career advancement opportunities within the organization.
- Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
HR Consultant
McCann Health
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Covered leave of absence for HR, Director and providing support for two separate divisions of McCann Health and their respective leadership teams (their CEOs and direct teams below); population size of 200 approx.
- Provided day to day support to the staff at large in the area of employee relations, benefits, payroll and compensation, performance management, etc
- Managed and rolled out the annual performance appraisal process
HR Consultant
MSL Group
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Covered HR function for VP of HR while they were out on leave of absence (150 pp office) for about six months.
- Recruited for account roles from entry through senior level.
- Assisted through a phased staff reduction process which occurred over a period of six months.
- Handled a large amount of employee relation issues.
HR Consultant
Macmillan Publishers
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided full generalist support to NY, NJ and Boston offices.
- Assisted with mapping out process improvements for recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Worked closely with managers in anticipation of the 2016 performance review process.
HR Director
Penton Media
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided full generalist support to NY headquarter office as well other locations including Tampa, CT, VA and the UK office
- Managed successful integration/merger of acquired Aviation team into Penton within the past year
- Recruited for a myriad of roles supporting the various markets within Penton
- Managed restructuring of various areas relative to directional shift of business from print to digital
HR Director
NBC News
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Optimized HR budget allocation by strategically reallocating resources based on department needs and priorities.
- Managed the acquisition of iVillage into the NBC News Digital business.
- Partnered with senior executives to develop HR strategy in support of iVillage’s business operating objectives.
- Managed HR processes, including: succession planning, performance management, compensation and bonus plans, manager coaching and employee development.
- Interpreted and helped implement HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, and individual employees.
Senior HR Manager
Ogilvy & Mather
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Supported various clients including Finance, Branded Entertainment and a number of CPG account management teams.
- Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
- Led and leveraged key HR processes and initiatives across departments including staffing, performance management, compensation planning, training and development, organizational effectiveness and employee communication.
- Partnered and collaborated with various business leaders on growth strategies and cost challenges; provide HR guidance and input on decisions and execute in order to enable these strategies.
- Assessed and proposed opportunities for HR process improvements.
- Provided interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to employees and managers.
- Helped drive change within the Finance organization through the use of new technologies, workflows, staffing models and organizational structure.
HR Director
A&E Television Networks/Lifetime Television
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Supported many departments including Digital Media, Ad Sales, Operations, Finance and Information, Technology among others.
- Supervised Recruiting Manager and HR Coordinator.
- Partnered with senior management in leading the staff assimilation and integration resulting from the merger of A&E Networks and Lifetime Networks.
- Analyzed areas of job functions, which were essential, redundant, and superfluous or overlapped for restructuring purposes.
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners and Legal Department to prepare Adverse Impact Analysis reporting.
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment and employee relation issues for various departments companywide.
- Through better staff retention, came in under turnover forecast by 21% YTD
HR Manager
Lifetime Television
11.2004 - 12.2006
- Developed and managed full life-cycle recruitment strategy with a strong focus on diversity.
- Educated managers on the performance review management process.
- Mediated employee relations issues while providing managers with coaching and guidance.
- Oversaw salary administration process.
- Advised and assisted senior management in setting the direction, guidelines, and goals for the organization.
- Developed statistics for monthly board meetings.
- Prepared and presented on-site training and development sessions.
- Compiled data for industry specific surveys, reports, and EEO-1 survey filing.
- Conducted disciplinary and exit interviews.
- Managed the internship program throughout the year.
HR Manager/Generalist
BISYS
01.2004 - 11.2004
- Supported client groups based out of various remote locations in the Northeast and Midwest region.
- Sourced and recruited candidates for the Insurance Services division.
- Conducted on-site leadership training seminars
- Handled employee relation issues as they arose.
- Conducted new hire orientations, as well as handled terminations when necessary.
- Oversaw compensation and bonus plans.
- Handled Lawson maintenance and reporting.
HR Consultant
Self-employed
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Conducted job readiness workshops for non-profit organizations.
- Developed presentations and teaching material on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, dress code and overall job search/application process.
HR Generalist
D'Arcy Advertising
04.2001 - 01.2003
- Sourced and recruited candidates for various departments and levels.
- Worked with outside immigration legal counsel on F1 and H1B visas for select employees.
- Managed agency's training and development programs.
- Worked on upgrading the performance appraisal process.
- Implemented buddy mentoring program to facilitate assimilation to the agency.
- Reduced recruiting cost by 25% primarily through the use of Internet, employee referrals, and college and career fairs.
- Instituted effective recruitment strategies, hiring higher quality staff and increased retention rate by in 19 months.
HR Generalist/Recruiter
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Sourced and recruited exempt and non-exempt employees, conducted new hire orientations and training classes.
- Developed a 60-day follow-up program with new hires to assess their acclimation to the agency.
- Analyzed exit interview data to identify turnover trends.
- Oversaw benefits and compensation process; coordinated work/life balance programs.
- Helped develop a more effective in-house training program.
Education
M.A - Industrial/Organizational Psychology & Organizational Behavior
Brooklyn College
B.A. - Psychology, Spanish
Manhattan College
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Organizational Development
- Employee Relations
- Compliance Management
- HR Analytics
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Relationship building
- Leadership Development
Timeline
HR Staffing Consultant
Multicural Staffing
01.2024 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Allen & Gerritsen
07.2018 - 08.2023
HR Consultant
Digitas Health
02.2018 - 07.2018
HR Consultant
The Engine Group
10.2017 - 01.2018
HR Consultant
McCann Health
04.2017 - 10.2017
HR Consultant
MSL Group
04.2016 - 09.2016
HR Consultant
Macmillan Publishers
11.2015 - 04.2016
HR Director
Penton Media
03.2014 - 06.2015
HR Director
NBC News
04.2012 - 02.2014
Senior HR Manager
Ogilvy & Mather
02.2011 - 04.2012
HR Director
A&E Television Networks/Lifetime Television
01.2007 - 10.2010
HR Manager
Lifetime Television
11.2004 - 12.2006
HR Manager/Generalist
BISYS
01.2004 - 11.2004
HR Consultant
Self-employed
01.2003 - 01.2004
HR Generalist
D'Arcy Advertising
04.2001 - 01.2003
HR Generalist/Recruiter
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide
03.2000 - 03.2001
M.A - Industrial/Organizational Psychology & Organizational Behavior
Brooklyn College
B.A. - Psychology, Spanish
Manhattan College
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