Sylvia Burian

• Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
• Led each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
• Coordinated yearly trainings for Sexual Harassment Prevention and Mandated Reporter Certification.
• Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
• Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Ensured company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
• Handled all leaves; FMLA, STD, PFL.
• Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
• Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
• Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Conducted offboarding and exit interviews.
• Worked closely with HR colleagues in the NYSAIS network.

Responsibilities included communications, website maintenance, development and payroll administration within dynamic school business office.

• Created weekly newsletter with visually appealing layouts that complemented written content.
• Provided administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
• Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
• Assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in the payroll system from their first day onward.
• Participated in strategic planning sessions with development team members, contributing to long-term goals and objectives.
• Provided assistance at successful fundraising events, resulting in increased donor engagement and support.

Responsibilities included interviewing applicants, organizing campus tours, coordinating the day-to-day operations in admissions, recruitment activities, and event planning.

• Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop a comprehensive orientation program for incoming students.
• Organized and participated in college fairs, directly engaging with potential applicants and increasing application numbers.
• Performed document filing, bookkeeping, and faxing for busy student admissions office.
• Managed admissions processes for incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.

Responsible for all areas of alumni development, including the planning and execution of the annual fundraising campaign, alumni events and yearly reunions.

• Assisted in the creation of an Alumni Advisory Board, providing valuable input on programs and services for graduates.
• Enhanced alumni engagement by organizing and executing successful events and programs.
• Managed the alumni database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contact information for effective communication.
• Planned and orchestrated program activities and special events.
• Collaborated with development team to increase alumni giving, resulting in higher participation rates.
• Strengthened relationships with alumni through targeted communication strategies and regular outreach efforts.