PENNE GABEL, PHR

http://www.linkedin.com/in/pennegabel/ Washington Twp, NJ (201) 342-3777 pgabel04@gmail.com

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL Talent Management | Employee Engagement | Performance Management
Listen to needs of the business and collaborate to design and deliver effective solutions. Senior HR Business Partner | Staffing Manager | Recruiter | Career Transition Consultant Trusted Advisor

Influencer

Internal Consultant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UBM GLOBAL TRADE (Division of UBM, plc) Newark, NJ 2007-Present

Vice President, Human Resources (promoted from Director) 2009 - Present

HR Business Partner for this media and trade data company serving the maritime and logistics industry worldwide. HR Business partner/Advisor to the Leadership Team to shape critical business strategies. Carry out recruitment, on boarding, terminations, strategic planning, policy development/compliance, performance management, succession planning, training and development, in a Union and Non-Union environment. Partner with management teams to develop organizational strategies during multiple company restructuring. Oversee corporate outreach programs. Drove a performance-based culture by transforming the performance management system which focused on goal-setting, regular on-going employee/manager check-ins , performance feedback and development. 100% program participation over three consecutive years helped to strengthened employee/manager communications and monitored the progress of targeted goals. Improved engagement survey participation from 65% to 85% by establishing an employee volunteer committee to create company-wide action plans based on survey results. Directed multiple reductions-in-force (RIFs) during company shift to digital publishing resulting from a talent management strategy of future organizational development needs. Introduced a talent landscape audit to identify current and future skills needed for growth in partnership with senior management. Audit identified high potential internal talent for succession planning, career development and talent acquisition strategies. Instituted a "Global Award" program which revitalized reward and recognition for exceptional achievement. Spearheaded a 360 Leadership Capability and Emerging Leaders Program. Established action planning strategies with participants to improve leadership capabilities and performance. Conceived a proactive, end-to-end recruitment strategy to identify and attract a pipeline of new talent. Achieved a high rate of successful placements and 100% retention rate by leveraging social networks, soliciting employee referrals, creating internship opportunities and participating in college recruitment programs. Sr. HR Manager 2007-2009 Enhanced company-wide learning and development by facilitating a Lunch and Learn training series focusing on performance management, team building, employee relations, behavioral interviewing, and change management. Built and guided an internal web-based corporate university designed to enhance performance across all functional levels. Created a core curriculum for management and associate staff to support career progression and developmental needs aligned with divisional and individual goals.

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UNIFORCE STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Staffing Manager

Paramus, NJ

2003-2007

Successfully staffed 90% of this national temporary and direct hire staffing firms positions. Performed high volume recruiting for exempt/non-exempt positions in Technology, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Healthcare sectors. Generated additional revenue by becoming an exclusive preferred vendor due to exceptional account management and by partnering strategically with hiring managers. Built a reputation among clients and candidates for outstanding service resulting in large network referrals.

DBM
Career Management Consultant

New York, NY

2001-2003

Performed on-on-one coaching and training workshops for exempt level (manager to executive) employees in transition for this leading outplacement career management organization servicing Fortune100 and 1000 companies. Developed curriculum and facilitate career workshops geared towards job search strategies for up to 100 professionals . Appointed lead Consultant for workshop projects within the first two months of employment. Selected to assist in nationwide training conferences on managing change during employee separation.

ACCOUNTANTS ON CALL (DIVISION OF ADECCO STAFFING)

Corporate HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist

Saddle Brook, NJ

2000-2001

Coached, counseled and developed effective ER strategies for this Executive Search firm with 75 corporate and branch managers and 31 Executive Managers. Redesigned job descriptions; ensured ahigh levelof support regarding compliance of all EEOC, ADA, termination process, Harassment training and performance management policies and practices.

Early Experience:
Director of Placement and Career Services at Business Training Institute, Human Resource Manager and Corporate Recruiter (Start-up) at Executive Conference Inc., Human Resources Manager/Recruiter(Start-up) at Dental Health Associates.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/CONFERENCES
PHR Certification Society for Human Resources Management, VA Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH Certificate in Human Resources Management Fairleigh Dickson University, Teaneck, NJ Certified in 360 Assessment Personnel Decisions International Recruiting Trends Conference Las Vegas, NV - 2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)-National and Local Chapter