Stacey Lumley

About Stacey Lumley

Strategic HR Director with a proven ability to align people strategy with business objectives across high-growth and evolving environments. Adept at leading organizational change, integrating HR operations through mergers and acquisitions, and building scalable systems across benefits, payroll, and compliance functions. Recognized for resolving complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and empathy while fostering high-performance and inclusive cultures. Deep expertise in total rewards programs, including group insurance plans, 401(k), and profit-sharing administration. Trusted advisor to executives with a strong track record of influencing at all levels and driving long-term workforce success

Experience

1. Director of People and Culture

   Uap Urban Art Projects

   Sep 2021 — Present · Rock Tavern, NY, US

   Built and maintained strong employee relationships to support effective workforce management• Partnered with frontline managers to provide coaching and counsel on leadership and communication strategies• Collaborated with Senior Management in bi-weekly People & Culture meetings to enhance organizational policies and improve employee experience• Leveraged employee relations expertise to resolve grievances constructively and efficiently• Implemented Performance Improvement Plan policy and trained managers on coaching techniques to reduce turnover• Updated annually Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations• Led implementation and adoption of a new HRIS platform.• Managed full payroll cycle and deductions for 150+ predominantly non-exempt employees.• Acted as primary liaison to insurance carriers and third-party vendors• Oversaw annual benefits open enrollment, including employee communications and vendor coordination• Administered 401(k) plan operations, including contributions, reporting, and annual compliance testing• Strengthened hiring practices through full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding• Conducted exit interviews to identify trends and retention opportunities• Redefined performance review process and coached managers on delivering effective evaluations• Established a Staff Council to promote employee voice and engagement• Led Lead the Change, a company-wide culture initiative centered on five core values: Determination, Curiosity, Craftsmanship, Generosity, and Sustainability• Launched and facilitated weekly Toolbox Talks to reinforce value-based behaviors• Introduced Values in Action in year three - a peer-nominated, team-voted recognition program designed to inspire daily practice of company values• Facilitated Staff Council initiatives, including employee-led meetings and mediation between Council leadership and senior management• Fostered a workplace culture rooted in diversity and inclusion

Education

• Cornell University ILR School

  Human Resource Management

Skills

• Job Descriptions
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Insurance
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Onboarding
• Management
• Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Deferred Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Payroll
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Temporary Placement
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Personnel Management
• Peoplesoft