Denise Ardizzone

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ABOUT DENISE ARDIZZONE

You can have the Best Strategy and the Best Building in the World, but if you don’t have the Hearts and Minds of the People who work with you, none of it comes to life.~ Seasoned & versatile Senior Human Resources Executive with more than 20 years’ comprehensive experience in developing strategies by identifying & researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis & recommendations to organization’s strategic thinking & direction. Proven track record of transforming HR organizations into cost-efficient strategic entities & valued partners for attaining top-priority business goals. Effective Employee Relations Manager responsible for investigating, interviewing and making recommendations on reported policy violations. Strong leadership capability & credibility with deep business acumen in operating in a matrix and navigating ambiguity to uncover critical business problem. Well-versed in performance management, records management, legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation) and HR Federal Contracting (Service Contract Act, E-Verify, OFCCP Regulations, EEO-1, Vets-100, Affirmative Action Plans, etc.). Demonstrated agility in a constantly changing environment and ability to cultivate strong relationships with employees. An expert in balancing out day-to-day tactical responsibilities while strategically building & strengthening the HR infrastructure. Strategic thinker with the ability to focus on continuous improvement & future needs of the organization. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Strategic Planning • Employee Relations • Human Resources • Training & Development • Recruitment and Selection • Benefits & Compensation • Legal • Payroll • Talent Acquisition • Succession Planning • Personnel Management • New Hire Orientations • Labor Relations • Workforce Planning • FMLA • HR Policies • Key Performance Indicators • Performance Management