Vetted People & HR Professionals in New York

“People/HR leader who partners closely with senior leadership (e.g., VP of Operations) to run complex reorganizations end-to-end, combining strong program management (RACI, cadences, retros, 30-60-90 goals) with employee-relations rigor. Leverages people analytics and tools like Culture Amp plus compensation benchmarking to diagnose engagement/attrition drivers and secure targeted interventions (e.g., off-cycle increases). Also coaches leaders on Radical Candor and continuous feedback to improve performance management and PIP outcomes.”

“Recruiting leader who has managed a team of 4 recruiters and is comfortable being hands-on with high-impact executive searches. Drove a major recruiting process improvement by implementing and configuring Workday as an ATS/HRIS and rolling out universal recruiter training, and influenced executive-level decisions by advocating an internal promotion to cut costs and improve retention.”

“Recruiting leader currently managing a 6-person recruiter team, blending people leadership with hands-on executive search when needed. Experienced partnering with HRBPs and CFO-level stakeholders on workforce planning, compensation/market benchmarking, and strategic hire decisions. Led multi-location standardization and automation of recruiting intake and pre-onboarding to improve speed, consistency, and compliance.”

Azra Jiwa

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Senior People Operations Manager specializing in HRIS, compliance, and global mobility

New York, NY7y exp

“People/HR leader focused on scalable org systems—rebuilt performance, leveling, and compensation structures during a growth phase using CultureAmp and Workday data plus manager listening sessions. Known for systems-thinking diagnostics and leader coaching (e.g., delegation/decision-rights mapping freeing 8–10 hours/week), and for using people analytics to reduce attrition via onboarding and manager enablement.”

Courtney Madigan

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HR Director specializing in people strategy, analytics, and organizational change

New York, NY8y exp

“HR/people strategy professional with experience at global organizations (including GroupM) driving org design and restructuring for digital/analytics teams. Successfully navigated global headcount approval constraints by directly influencing executive approvers, enabling a restructured analytics org that went on to generate significant revenue. Partners closely with senior leaders on workforce planning, change communications, and tailored upskilling programs.”

“HR leader/HRBP with experience supporting global expansion (UK, Portugal, Canada) and building the operational backbone for distributed teams (Sapling onboarding, Slack norms, localized intranet content). Partnered directly with a COO at Oula to redesign a compensation matrix and implement distinct compensation philosophies for clinical provider teams versus corporate functions, alongside launching performance management and internal visibility programs like engineering demo days.”

“People/HR leader who has built HR foundations from scratch and partnered directly with CEOs/C-level teams. Led global team members in Tel Aviv and London, and drove major org change by implementing a first-time performance management framework that reduced escalated ER issues and improved alignment. Brings a systems-and-data-driven approach to scaling, restructuring, and benefits strategy in fast-growing startups.”

“Senior HR Director/HRBP-style leader with experience partnering directly with CEOs and senior VPs to redesign org structures in fast-scaling companies (1,000+ employees). Combines change management, systems thinking, and people analytics to deliver measurable business impact (efficiency doubled, promotions +30%, revenue 3x in 18 months) and is hands-on in leader coaching and high-stakes employee relations.”

“Talent acquisition leader who has built and managed recruiting teams up to 12 and maintained hands-on executive recruiting when needed. Led a major recruiting tech/process upgrade by replacing a legacy ATS with Greenhouse and driving adoption through training, and has partnered closely with HRBPs on compensation strategy, performance KPIs, and sensitive employee-relations communications. Also created and rolled out a Sales Consultant Program across US operations at RTB House.”

“Recruiting leader and player/coach manager who has led teams of 2–6 recruiters and can jump in hands-on for high-impact executive searches. Recently supported a CTO search by building an executive recruiting strategy and process that impressed leadership, and drove adoption of a standardized hiring approach by publishing a detailed recruitment guidebook for hiring managers. Brings 5+ years of close partnership with HRBPs on talent planning, succession planning, and D&I-aligned recruiting.”

“HR/People partner with experience supporting global, multi-region teams and leading HR initiatives across the U.S., Europe, and India. Has partnered with senior leaders on departmental reorganizations and helped build out a people analytics function by shaping roles and implementing structured, efficient interview processes.”

“Global technology operations leader currently at WPP, managing teams across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America. Has built large technology teams in India (Chennai and Bangalore) and managed product/product design teams in the US, and recently led a major org restructure shifting from a global to a regional operating model with change management.”