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An accomplished Human Resource professional experienced in all phases of human resources including employee relations, performance management, compensation, employment, career development and policy development. Excellent communication skills; comfortable interfacing with all levels of the organization. Service oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Experienced in International Human Resources. Partnered with functional heads, management teams and cross functional groups to establish priorities, identify root causes andimplement programs to improve retention, productivity and communication.Director, Human Resources @ From April 2015 to Present (9 months) Global HR Business Support Partner/Global HR Manager @ Currently support 600 employees in Sales, Customer Support, Finance and Manufacturing located in North and South America for this supplier of networking equipment and security software. Key advisor to management on organizational and employee issues including employee morale, conflict resolution, performance management, policy questions, employee promotions and transfers. Proactively address any legal issues, ensuring the highest ethical standards. Work with corporate specialists to facilitate hiring to achieve workforce objectives. ? Implement and support compensation programs including world‐wide sales compensations programs. ? Manage employee relations issues by providing employee counseling, interpretation of policies, conflict management/resolution, and facilitating performance management and disciplinary action as needed. ? Supported the acquisition of Crossbeam by Blue Coat including the adoption of new HRIS systems, benefit and compensation programs. Developed and deployed strategies and programs to communicate changes to employees. ? For Crossbeam designed all compensation programs. Analyzed and implemented benefit programs. Grew company from 200 employee to 300 employees. ? Provided all global Human Resource support to locations in 12 countries. ? Contributed to building a high performance culture through the implementation of a results oriented performance management system. ? Managed 2 employees delivering payroll, benefits and front office support. From August 2008 to February 2015 (6 years 7 months) Sr. HR Consultant @ Responsible for providing all Human Resource support to the Applix group (financial performance software) including engineering, sales, marketing, and support functions. Implemented all compensation programs including salary planning, sales incentives, management bonus programs and merit review programs. Developed and interpreted a variety of policies to ensure compliance and create consistent management practices. Advised senior management on performance issues, policy interpretation, and staffing issues. Worked with employees to improve individual productivity and morale. Tracked and provided regular management analyses and reports on turnover, headcount, recruitment activity and costs, compensation changes, etc. ? Provided strategies and programs for talent acquisition which facilitated the growth of the company from 125 to over 400 employees worldwide. Managed immigration issues. ? Member of numerous cross functional teams to identify and resolve organizational issues. ? Team member in the development of the Company’s Performance Management System. ? Designed and implemented a corporate rewards program aligned with strategic goals. ? Developed and conducted a “Managing at Applix” training program for first line and mid‐level managers. ? Provided a Management Forum where managers could discuss common issues and improve cross functional communication. ? Developed a global On‐Boarding program to accelerate new employee assimilation. ? Participated in numerous compensation surveys to ensure competitive pay levels and practices. ? Successfully achieved a $50,000 Massachusetts Training Grant to supplement employee development programs. ? Coordinated numerous reductions in staff programs as required by the business. From 1996 to 2008 (12 years) HR Representative/Consultant, Temporary Employees @ Started as a Human Resource Administrator supporting employees on questions pertaining to benefits, payroll, taxes, disability programs, workers compensation, etc. Promoted into positions of increasing responsibility including handling all company relocations and eventually managed the acquisition of temporary employees in all departments, at all levels in the organization. ? Sourced temporary employees including compensation negotiation. ? Established procedures for hiring temporary employees and communicated these to managers. ? Negotiated rates, terms, and procedures with a variety of temporary agency providers. From 1986 to 1995 (9 years) Annalisa Lafferty is skilled in: Enterprise Software, SaaS, Solution Selling, Cloud Computing, Management, Employee Benefits, Security, Human Resources, Salesforce.com, CRM, Telecommunications, Business Intelligence, Software Development, Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership