Abigail Friedman

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ABIGAIL FRIEDMAN

As a seasoned and trusted Human Resources professional with a SHRM-C.P. certification and a decade-long track record in high-impact roles, I bring a robust blend of strategic leadership and technical proficiency to the realm of HR management. Currently, as the Head of HR/Director of Talent at The News Literacy Project, I lead comprehensive HR functions that span from sophisticated recruitment strategies to advanced employee engagement programs, all designed to balance a focus on compliance with the business needs of the company. In addition, I run end to end recruiting at all levels, including Tech and Development, increasing the company size by 150%. My career is marked by a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes across multiple states, ensuring compliance while fostering a proactive, inclusive corporate culture. With a hands-on approach in developing and implementing employee development programs, I have boosted staff skills and career growth by over 80%, directly contributing to organizational success and maintaining an attrition rate of under 10%. I am skilled at data maintenance and analysis, including excel and HRIS management. During my career I have also automated the manual performance management process to ADP (increasing efficiency of the process by 50%), done Benefits support for over employees, led EE satisfaction efforts (with resulting surveys ranking satisfaction of staff at over 90%), run open enrollment, worked with brokers and integration into HRIS, and run complete review cycles. I excel in crafting and refining recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent, developing initiatives that promote a robust, inclusive workplace culture, ensuring adherence to all pertinent laws across diverse jurisdictions including California and Canada, and leveraging technology to optimize HR operations and enhance strategic decision-making. Driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for HR leadership, I am continuously seeking ways to leverage my skills in new and challenging environments. While I am most familiar with law, education, ed tech, and nonprofits, I am able to transfer these skills to any other industry with ease. I am keen to connect with like-minded professionals who prioritize innovation and thoughtful leadership. Let\'s explore how we can drive success together.