Ira Katz

About Ira Katz

Human Resources Leader with multi-unit and multi-state experience for national retail organization. Career success has been built on the ability to act as business partner and mentor to field leaders. Proven track record of providing a broad range of generalist and specialist services in large, complex national organization experiencing increased competition and evolving customer expectations. Skilled in managing large workforces, motivating staff, building and stabilizing constructive environments, and initiating measures for the benefit of people in the organization. Skilled at defusing sensitive employee and customer relations matters. Directed all aspects of Human Resources for approximately employees in 110 facilities throughout eleven eastern states. Responsible for Employee Relations, Talent Management, Safety, coaching and mentoring field leaders, counselling employees, conducting wide range of training initiatives, and staffing. History of working closely with legal counsel on employment litigation. Oversaw zone\'s personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance with all government regulations. Credentials include Certification as a Civil Mediator, extensive Mediation experience, Master of Arts Degree in Psychology and CCP Certification. Specialties: Talent Management • Strategic Planning • Employee Relations • Mediation • College Relations • Policy & Procedure Development • Compensation • Recruiting • Employee Onboarding & Training • Staff Development/Retention • Regulatory Compliance • Conflict Resolution • Workplace Safety • Diversity

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Employee Labor Relations

   DXC Technology

   Aug 2021 — Present · MD, US

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology;

  1975 — 1978

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  Master of Arts, Psychology

  1978 — 1981

Skills

• Interviews
• Talent Management
• Recruiting
• Program Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Fmla
• Policy
• Conflict Resolution
• Career Development
• College Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Sourcing
• Employment Law
• Employee Training
• Hris
• Benefits Administration
• Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Onboarding
• Technical Recruiting
• Personnel Management
• Executive Coaching
• Compliance
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• New Hire Orientations
• Mentoring
• Labor Relations
• Legal Compliance
• Deferred Compensation
• Peoplesoft
• Performance Management
• Management
• Human Resources
• Workshop Facilitation
• Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Resume Writing
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Development
• HR Transformation