Annette Coreano

About Annette Coreano

Human Resources professional with 15+ years of experience supporting public, private, and consulting organizations through practical, people-focused HR strategies. I bring deep expertise in employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, and process improvement—especially in unionized and multi-site environments.In my current role, I oversee HR service delivery and project execution for a diverse client base, offering guidance on leave administration, performance management, policy development, and workplace investigations. My work is grounded in consistency, fairness, and a thoughtful approach to both people and business needs.Throughout my career, I’ve been known for building trust, streamlining operations, and supporting long-term organizational health through dependable HR support. I maintain a strong interest in helping teams navigate complex workplace dynamics while fostering stable and compliant environments.

Experience

1. Human Resource Program Manager

   PuzzleHR

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Manage a portfolio of Human Resources projects, programs, and initiatives for external clients, aligning each engagement with the client’s contractual Statement of Work (SOW) and broader organizational needs. Projects span strategic HR consulting, compliance audits, employee relations support, HRIS implementation, performance management programs, and workforce development planning. • Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of HR initiatives, including scope development, project scheduling, budget management, stakeholder alignment, and issue resolution. • Act as a strategic HR advisor to client stakeholders, providing guidance on HR compliance, policy development, and employee lifecycle management. • Partner with senior leadership, sales, and client services to propose and implement expanded initiatives that align with evolving client needs and growth goals. • Facilitate change management efforts and serve as the primary point of contact for high-impact client projects, often functioning in a Business Partner capacity. • Guide cross-functional teams and subject matter experts in driving results and ensuring alignment with client-specific business objectives. • Present project outcomes, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to external stakeholders and internal executive leadership.Key Achievements: Successfully led HR transformation initiatives that improved compliance, streamlined internal HR processes, and strengthened client relationships—consistently delivering projects on time and within scope.

Education

• Eastern University

  B.S., Organizational Management

  2005 — 2006

• Eastern University

  A.S., Liberal Arts - Concentration in Business Management

  2003 — 2005