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Jordi Adiao

Executive People & Culture leader specializing in HR strategy, DEI, and org development

FreelanceCornell UniversityNew York City, NY14 Years ExperienceExecutive LevelWorks Remote

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HR leader (VP of HR at Joe Coffee Company; previously at Equinox) with hands-on experience implementing two HRIS migrations and configuring timekeeping/HR systems used as an org-wide hub (ATS, performance management, timekeeping, system of record). Drove a major compliance-focused change to break tracking/pay practices using cost analysis and system configuration to reduce liability while minimizing employee dissatisfaction.

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Key Strengths

  • Managed small global team across UK and Canada with structured, deadline-driven execution (payroll)
  • Led two HRIS implementations/migrations with cross-departmental collaboration and minimal business disruption
  • End-to-end HR systems strategy across performance management, ATS, timekeeping, and system-of-record needs
  • Influenced senior leadership on high-risk pay practice change; mitigated employee impact via wage adjustment and cost analysis
  • Strong planning and communication to anticipate risks and deliver on time across distributed teams

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Experience

HR Consultant – Organizational Development & ComplianceIndependent HR Consultant · Jan 2020 – Presentfreelance
VP, People & Culture - Head of HRJoe Coffee Company · Jun 2020 – Oct 2025
Director, HRIS & Compensation SystemsTown Sports International · May 2017 – May 2020
Payroll SupervisorEquinox Holdings Inc. · Feb 2015 – Apr 2017
Head of Payroll / HRIS ManagerTown Sports International · Dec 2011 – Feb 2015

Education

Rutgers Universitybachelor, Fine Arts & Psychology

Skills

Workforce PlanningTeam LeadershipCoachingPerformance ManagementChange ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationHR StrategyPeople OperationsPeople & CultureCulture TransformationCulture & Engagement StrategyEmployee EngagementEmployee Listening SessionsEngagement SurveysPeople Analytics

Languages

English

Certifications

Certification, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Practitioners – Sarah Jane Academy (2024)Artificial Intelligence for HR – Academy to Innovate HRHuman Resources Management - Cornell University

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