Corry Gadson

Experience

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  The New York Public Library

  Feb 1998 - Apr 2022

  • Established and maintained relationships with business partners throughout the organization by gaining an understanding of business unit objectives, providing a high level of responsive support on a wide array of human resources topics and offering feedback on style and behaviors to improve employee productivity and engagement• Provided day-to-day guidance and support to managers on a variety of HR matters including, but not limited to performance management, progressive discipline, professional development, complaint investigations, departmental restructurings, ADA compliance, leaves & compensation programs• Supported the ongoing assessment of talent in partnership with business leaders by identifying and addressing talent and competency gaps and ensuring resources are created and implemented to support employee development and succession planning• Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance• Advised on the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, policies and employment/labor laws• Consulted with hiring managers to determine appropriate staffing for business units, create business justifications, and develop job descriptions as needed• Partnered with Talent Acquisition Partners and Managers to administer key talent acquisition activities and design recruitment strategies to attract, on-board and retain an engaged workforce• Identified training opportunities for various business units and facilitate various workshops and training exercises in partnership with the organization's Learning & Development team Show less • Collaborated with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and the Director, Employee and Labor Relations to provide consistent best practices in Employee & Labor Relations for the business units across NYPL• Ensured compliance with complex state and federal regulations, Library policies, and union contracts• Assisted the HRBPs in consistently administering the progressive discipline program• Worked with the HR Service Center in any reporting requirements relative to Employee & Labor Relations • Assisted with the preparation for and participates as needed in the collective bargaining negotiations • Participated in all aspects of collective bargaining, grievance resolution, progressive discipline, employee litigation, complaint investigations, and contract administration serving as liaison to our union representatives • Conducted effective, thorough and objective investigations • Managed unemployment insurance program• Facilitated supervisory training on Employee and Labor Relations topics• Promoted positive and professional relationships with employees, administration and union representatives • Verified and managed organizational compliance with employment and labor laws Show less • Provided administrative support for the Training and Development Office• Managed the budget for the Training and Development Office• Organized, prepared and administered workshops, lectures and events on-site• Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with vendors, such as caterers, educational agencies, speakers, etc.• Created flyers, invitations, notices and email notifications about workshops and events to all staff• Arranged travel and accommodations for speakers and in-house staff• Management of grant-related information, files and calendar of events for the department• Prepared presentation materials and handouts• Conducted research of/for speakers, trainers, subjects related to events• Responsible for driving increased attendance to events by developing strategies for advertising and promotion• Responsible for office supplies, event catering and workshop logistics• Maintained the Training and Development website Show less • Provided hands-on management and supervision of clerical supervisors and staff – scheduling, assigning work, evaluating, training and determining effective use of staff • Planned, organized, and managed the processes and operations of the Circulations Services Department including circulation • Performed front-line circulation duties as staffing patterns dictate • Resolved individual patron complaints or concerns regarding circulation services • Developed, recommended and administered policies, procedures and processes in support of the Circulation department operations in collaboration with the Chief Librarian and Unit Heads; monitored compliance with ILS approved policies, procedures and processes and made recommendations Show less • Worked as part of a team to provide public service assisted with community outreach activities• Assisted with reserves, inventory, circulation and other related duties• Provided assistance to patrons on the use of computers and other technology or software• Prepared print and non-print library materials for circulation, involving some data entry at a PC• Processed patron applications, including data entry, filing, and related tasks• Assisted with creating and carrying out improvements to staff procedures and user experience Show less

  • HR Business Partner

    May 2014 - Apr 2022

  • Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

    Jul 2009 - Apr 2014

  • Sr. Administrative Associate

    Jun 2006 - Jun 2009

  • Office Associate I/III

    May 2001 - Jun 2006

  • Office Aide

    Feb 1998 - May 2001
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  NBCUniversal

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Manager, Human Resources

  Provided operational HR leadership, direction and expertise for MSNBC Network for client groups consisting of exempt & non-exempt; union & non-union employees and contingent workers.

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  The Walt Disney Company

  Apr 2023 - now

  Senior Manager, Human Resources

  Leads and executes human resources programs, strategies, and deliverables to support the needs of WABC Television (New York) through collaboration and strong partnerships.