World Financial Desk Work Values

Daily Duties at World Financial Desk:

• HR Manager, responsible for every aspect of recruitment, assessment, hiring, HR policy and administration, HR analytics, performance management, 401k, benefits, payroll and employee relations for a highly-specialized technology firm. • Conducted job analysis and created competency models for software developer and trader positions by interviewing subject matter experts, submitting task inventory questionnaires, conducting archival analysis, and using various online resources, resulting in the creation of customized and valid assessments (structured interviews and technical knowledge) and job descriptions for numerous roles. • Consulted management in mapping recruitment/hiring needs and timelines (number of roles to fill per team and at what times); actively developed relationships with large network of industry-relevant players and candidates, and categorized strong candidates in internal database, resulting in a substantial pipeline accessible for ongoing recruitment. • Developed and deployed strategic-recruitment campaigns by mapping relevant geographic region, industries, universities, professional associations, and online portals/blogs/job-boards/social media sites to reach target candidate population. • Used Taleo Applicant Tracking System, MS excel, and various third-party services to gather and analyze relevant applicant and market data (frequencies), enabling more efficient recruitment operations; ran 401k regulatory tests on employee income data to ensure compliance with federal regulations. • Conducted all recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of candidates resulting in a 20% increase in the size of the firm. • Drafted a preliminary performance management system for software developers and traders, having created generally applicable competency models and assessments for future implementation. • Managed and administered HR and company policies and procedures including those relating to attendance and days off, bonuses, EEO, ERISA, maternity leave, non-compete agreements, onboarding, OSHA, payroll, social media usage, termination, unemployment, and other relevant company, city, state and federal policies. • Researched 401k government regulations (gathering data from BLS, Census, and from other relevant sources) ensuring compliance; deployed and administered company 401k plan through ADP system. • Managed employee relations issues as needed, including conflict resolution, communication training, project and process management, among others. • Oversaw projects including 1) Office relocation, having worked with company management, commercial real estate brokers, and building managers in identifying optimal office space. 2) Website redesign having collaborated with the CEO and external web developers 3) Conducted product, service, and cost comparisons of various applicant tracking systems prior to selecting and implementing the Taleo ATS.

What they like about World Financial Desk:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

organization development, HR analyst, HRIS analyst, training , learning and development, operations, excel, spss, taleo, adp, human resources, payroll, microsoft office, recruitment, surveys, focus groups, assessment and staffing

Skills

training and development, organization development, employment law, assessment and staffing, performance management, statistical analysis, 360 feedback, survey design and development, focus groups, business valuation, employee relations, recruitment, excel, powerpoint, spss, human resources administration

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