David M. Burns

About David M. Burns

Culture carrier in Human Resources with 15 plus years of HR, Real Estate, Project…

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Empire State Realty Trust

   Jul 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Direct employee relations and performance management strategy for union (600) and non-union (250) employee populations • Provide strategic support to senior leadership in identifying and implementing cost savings and efficiency improvement initiatives• Coach managers on talent evaluation strategy, performance improvement plans, and progressive disciplinary procedures• Create and develop standard operating procedural documentation and process improvement initiatives based on industry best practices • Manage Human Resources and Office Services teams while overseeing recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee appreciation and engagement, leave management, and compliance • Oversee implementation and administration of numerous reoccurring compliance training sessions for satellite employees across multiple locations in the bi-state area, on a variety of topics in multiple languages including anti-harassment, customer service, occupational safety, and financial compliance• Develop, manage and maintain HR departmental budget • Draft and maintain business continuity and contingency plan documentation• Implemented bi-annual performance review process for union employee population • Recommend, revise and maintain employee manual updates and policy change initiatives• Identify labor inefficiencies and carry out staff restructuring initiatives• Implement and maintain employee appreciation and incentive programs• Oversee FMLA, Disability, LOA, EEO information and FLSA compliance for employees• Manage internal and external compliance while remaining current with rapidly changing federal and state