JAY PRESSER
Wilmette
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at Youth Guidance, specializing in strategic human resources and talent acquisition. Successfully achieved a $1.6 million reduction in recruitment costs while enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Proficient in HR analytics and team leadership, driving organizational development and compliance in complex environments. Aiming to leverage expertise to further elevate workforce effectiveness and cultural alignment within forward-thinking organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Youth Guidance
Chicago
2023.09 - Current
- Directed day-to-day activities of a 14-member human resources team for a large educational agency with over 600 employees.
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for a $2 million departmental budget.
- Directed the national oversight of Employee Relations and HR Compliance for both administrative and school-based staff.
- Advised C-Suite Executives and Board of Directors in Organizational Management.
- Coordinated and led HR team to create DEI strategies for national implementation.
- Developed and implemented Progressive Disciplinary Action plan for agency-wide use.
- Monitored and updated HR systems to align with current regulations.
COUNTRDIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT
Transitions Hospice Care
Naperville
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Led a team of seven HR professionals across the nation to implement standardized staffing initiatives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to project staffing requirements for continuous patient care in a 24/7, multi-state hospice care company.
- Reduced expenditure on third-party recruiters by $1.6 million.
- Reduced costs by 80% through optimizing internal recruiter utilization.
- Designed and executed tailored compensation packages to engage top talent.
- Executed comprehensive research and thorough data analysis for informed decision-making.
SR. DIRECTOR (CONTRACT) OF TALENT ACQUISITION
Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Spearheaded integration of new HRIS system, transitioning from ICIMS to Workday for hospital-wide application for 8,000+ employees.
- Led nationwide hiring initiatives for positions ranging from healthcare to senior-level corporate staff.
- Assessed data to guide strategic decisions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction and advanced support services.
- Synchronized departmental activities to accelerate tasks.
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Adaptive Behavioral Services
Pittsburgh
2019.04 - 2022.01
- Established first-ever uniform practices for HR management, featuring an Employee Handbook.
- Conducted a salary benchmark survey to align compensation with market rates.
- Integrated and improved HRIS System.
- Formulated procedures for remote employee management.
- Worked closely with top executives to successfully extend operations from Pennsylvania to Illinois.
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER/CONSULTING
X10 Advisors
Chicago
2015.09 - 2019.03
- Spearheaded legal, accounting, and finance recruitment initiatives.
- Directed initial human resources strategy and talent acquisition in the company's new American operations.
- Scaled the team from 7 to 191 employees in 2 years.
- Implemented comprehensive HR programs contributing to the franchising of a retail food business.
- Created appropriate metrics for evaluating company hiring needs, focusing on areas such as turnover rates and overall compensation.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Crosstown Real Estate Advisors
Chicago
2013.01 - 2015.08
- Developed and disseminated comprehensive policy programs across retail and office properties in Chicagoland area.
- Specialized in applying local laws and regulations for internal teams.
- Managed compensation programs, encompassing commission-based and salary plans.
Education
LLM - Taxation
Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH1997-11
Juris Doctor - Law
Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH1996-07
BA - Political Science/French (Cum Laude)
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY1992-06
Skills
- Strategic Human Resources Leadership
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Change Management
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
- HR Analytics and Data
- Employment Law and Compliance
- Compensation & Benefits
- Organizational Development
- Budgeting and financial management
- Performance Management
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Continuous improvement
- Project planning
- Succession planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Performance management
- Team leadership
- Organizational management
- HRIS implementation
Prior Experience
Private Practice of Law
Career Accomplishments
- Reduced department operating budget by 8% (on a $2MM budget) without cutting staff.
- Increased employee engagement and survey participation from 41% in FY 2023 to over 90% in FY 2024.
- Created a risk management process that decreased employee complaints and grievances by approx. 55% between FY 2024 and the first six months of FY 2025.
- Achieved 100% employee compliance with all required training and development within mandated deadlines.
Timeline
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Youth Guidance
2023.09 - Current
COUNTRDIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT
Transitions Hospice Care
2022.09 - 2023.05
SR. DIRECTOR (CONTRACT) OF TALENT ACQUISITION
Lurie Children's Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.08
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Adaptive Behavioral Services
2019.04 - 2022.01
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER/CONSULTING
X10 Advisors
2015.09 - 2019.03
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Crosstown Real Estate Advisors
2013.01 - 2015.08
LLM - Taxation
Capital University Law School
Juris Doctor - Law
Capital University Law School
BA - Political Science/French (Cum Laude)
SUNY At Buffalo