Jaclyn Pagnotta

About Jaclyn Pagnotta

I’m an HR executive who believes the function’s true power isn’t in policies. It’s in shaking up how businesses think about people, leadership, and growth.With deep experience leading high- performing HR teams at the executive level, I specialize in building people strategies that don’t just look good on paper but drive real, measurable results. From talent strategy and organizational design to culture transformation and employee relations, I’ve navigated the complexities of fast-paced, high-stakes environments and delivered outcomes that matter.I’m passionate about dismantling outdated hierarchies, fueling innovation, and creating workplaces where people actually want to show up and do their best work. Whether guiding organizations through major change, tackling M&A integrations, or leading efforts to elevate engagement and performance, I’m focused on impact, not just activity.My expertise includes designing and executing talent strategy and workforce planning that aligns people with business goals, leading organizational design and transformation efforts that reshape how work gets done, and building culture and engagement initiatives that truly stick. I’m a trusted advisor to senior leaders, delivering executive coaching and leadership development that raises the bar for performance and readiness. And I’m committed to harnessing HR technology and analytics to drive smarter decisions and amplify HR’s strategic value.I’m decisive, collaborative, and not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom when it’s holding people and businesses back. I thrive on partnering with the C-suite to solve tough challenges and unlock the full potential of talent and teams.Let’s connect if you’re as committed as I am to making HR the powerhouse behind business success.

Experience

1. Managing Director of Human Resources

   Rose Associates

   Jan 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   At Rose Associates, I lead HR as a true strategic partner, aligning people strategy with business goals to drive growth and competitive advantage across our diverse real estate portfolio. I’m focused on transforming organizational structures for agility, crafting talent strategies that attract and retain top talent, and building cultures where people are engaged, empowered, and performing at their best.I spearhead complex initiatives like overhauling our HRIS for sharper insights and efficiencies, consolidating payroll operations to streamline costs and processes, and managing labor relations and union negotiations to support both business priorities and employee well-being. I’m relentless about using data to inform decisions and measure impact, ensuring that every HR initiative translates into real business value.I work side by side with our executive leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and change agent who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. My approach is bold, collaborative, and results driven because I believe HR’s seat at the table is earned through delivering tangible outcomes that propel the business forward.

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Justice Studies/Pre Law

Skills

• Labor Relations
• Temporary Placement
• Human Resources
• Succession Planning
• Payroll
• Organizational Development
• Union Labor
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Employee Benefits
• Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• Remittance Processing
• Employee Handbooks
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Legal Compliance
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Union
• Workers Compensation
• Benefits Administration
• Budgets
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Sensitivity Training
• Hris
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Labor Management
• Operations Management
• Union Relations
• Peoplesoft
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Adp Payroll
• Leadership
• Employee Engagement