Elizabeth Massing

About Elizabeth Massing

Elizabeth Massing, a seasoned Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for The Agora Companies, brings over 20 years of invaluable experience to the table. With a knack for fostering genuine connections, Elizabeth is renowned for her ability to drive strategic partnerships across Agora\'s vast global organization.Beyond the confines of the workplace, Elizabeth is deeply passionate about the human connection. Her commitment to community service is evident through her active roles on the board of two prominent organizations in Baltimore and four others. Notably, she co-founded the High Noon Society in 2017, revolutionizing Sunday brunch into a platform for Baltimore influencers to enact positive change.Elizabeth is also an active member of the Chesapeake Human Resources Association (CHRA), which extends her membership to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Through these affiliations, she stays at the forefront of HR best practices, continuously driving excellence in workforce strategy, talent development, and organizational leadership.Elizabeth\'s dedication to community service hasn\'t gone unnoticed. She\'s been honored with prestigious awards, including the Executive Management Award from Smart CEO and the esteemed 2019 Ally Partner of the Year accolade by the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce.As CHRO, Elizabeth spearheads efforts to cultivate inclusive and innovative workplaces within 14 West, championing diversity and inclusion at every turn. Her leadership philosophy revolves around authenticity, fostering a positive company culture that has propelled 14 West to be recognized as a Top Employer.Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth indulges her passions for writing and photography, evident in her captivating fashion column for Baltimore Snap. To discover more about 14 West and exciting career opportunities, be sure to visit 14west.us.Elizabeth Massing, CHRO extraordinaire, is not just a corporate leader but a driving force behind positive change, both within her organization and the community at large. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of authentic leadership and unwavering dedication to making a difference.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   The Agora Companies

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Designs and implements strategies to cultivate compelling, healthy, and competitive workplaces, with an emphasis on purpose, culture, and inclusion. • Drives the development and execution of innovative and strategic recruitment, workplace marketing, and retention tactics to support healthy and highly competitive talent pools, both internally and externally. • Designs strategies to support organizational development in alignment with business and workplace objectives. • Encourages the innovation and digitization of Human Resources in precise balance with personal, individual support. • Optimizes the use of people analytics to effectively serve as an advisor to leadership on organizational, talent, and management issues. • Directs the development and management of competitive, consistent, and cost-effective compensation and benefits plans. • Leads and guides teams including Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Talent, Organizational Development, and Communications.

Education

• University of Baltimore

  MS Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  1997 — 1999

• Roland Park Country School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1979 — 1993

• Washington College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Editing
• Research
• Recruiting
• Public Speaking
• Job Analysis
• College Recruiting
• Coaching
• Marketing
• Onboarding
• Staffing Services
• Workforce Planning
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Management
• Training
• Hris
• Talent Management
• Social Networking
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Hiring
• Customer Service
• Employee Engagement
• Policy
• Sourcing
• Strategic Recruitment Planning
• Benefits Administration
• Topgrading
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Resume Writing
• Organizational Development
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations