Cynthia Lederer

About Cynthia Lederer

Cynthia is a warm, highly accountable, strategic and innovative Human Resources professional who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. She is passionate about HR best practices and builds cultures that embrace diversity and inclusion. Cynthia is adept at establishing solid and trusting partnerships through exceptional relationship-building and utilizes her positive energy and interpersonal abilities to secure employee and management trust. Areas of Expertise:• HR Best Practices • HR Policy Design and Implementation• Payroll, Software and HRIS Selection, Implementation and Management • Payroll Administration• Benefits Design, Management and Administration• Budget Planning and Execution • Recruiting and Retention • Employee Engagement• Performance Management• Contract Negotiations • HRIS Systems and HR Records Management• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion• Employee Relations • Coaching and Conflict Management • State and Federal Regulatory Compliance, Employment Law and Immigration • HR Compliance and Auditing• Facilities and Office Management

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   B'nai Jeshurun (New York)

   Sep 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Human Resources Consultant (Contract) September 2022- April 30, 2024 Serve as the senior HR leader, overseeing all aspects of human resources and aligning strategy with organizational goals. Partner with leadership to strengthen systems, build culture, and ensure compliance. Lead initiatives in recruitment, retention, professional development, and engagement, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Provide coaching and support to supervisors on interviewing, performance management, and employee relations. Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership and managers on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and culture development. Oversee compensation and benefits strategy, including salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and vendor negotiations, achieving in cost savings while maintaining competitive packages. Drive full-cycle recruitment and talent development initiatives to attract, retain, and advance top talent, supporting a diverse and mission-aligned workforce. Redesigned payroll processes for a diverse workforce with varied employment terms, implementing automation that improved accuracy, ensured compliance, increased efficiency, and boosted employee satisfaction. Conduct comprehensive review and modernization of HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with evolving employment law and best practices. Design and lead onboarding and orientation programs to strengthen employee engagement and retention. Collaborate with board members, legal counsel, and external vendors (e.g, payroll, insurance, benefits) to support sustainable and compliant HR operations.

Education

• The Bronx High School of Science

  High School Diploma, Mathematics and Science

• University at Albany

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology (Major); Business (Minor)

• Ealing College of Higher Education, London, England

  Semester Abroad , Liberal Arts