Amanda Ro
@amandaro
I lead HR transformation, total rewards, and employee relations for mission-driven organizations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm leading human resources strategy at Herrick Feinstein LLP, partnering with the Chief Operating Partner and Executive Committee to strengthen policies, workforce development, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
At the American Civil Liberties Union, I've led Total Rewards and HR Operations across benefits, compensation, hiring operations, employee relations, policies, compliance, and budgets. I implemented automations that increased compliance training attendance by 20%, improved benefit programs to increase staff satisfaction by 15%, and coached managers to help reduce employee relations issues by 5%.
My background also includes benefits leadership at Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP and HR and benefits roles at National Bank of Canada, Conde Nast Publications, Sotheby's, and The Museum of Modern Art. I bring a collaborative, analytical approach to culture, change management, executive coaching, and building high-performing teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Human Resources Officer
Herrick Feinstein LLP
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Responsible for the development and oversight of human resources strategies that shape and support the strategic objectives of the Firm. Collaborate with the Chief Operating Partner and Executive Committee in the development, implementation and standardization of Firm policies and procedures.
Senior Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations
Jan 2006 - Present (20 years 8 months)
Manage and oversee a team responsible for the seamless execution of core HR functions including benefits administration, compensation, policies, legal compliance, hiring operations, internal budget management, and employee relations. Implemented automations that increased compliance training attendance by 20% and changes to benefit programs that increased staff satisfaction by 15%.
Benefits Manager
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Managed and oversaw employee health and welfare programs for a 700+ person law firm. Provided strategic planning analysis and data to senior management for benefit plans and insurance contract renewals.
Benefits Manager
The Conde Nast Publications
Managed benefits programs for the organization.
Associate Director, Retirement, Health & Wellness
Oversaw retirement, health, and wellness benefits programs. Interpreted and administered collective bargaining agreements for two labor unions and supported collective bargaining discussions.
Benefits Administrator
The Museum of Modern Art
Administered benefits programs for the museum.
Senior HR Advisor
National Bank of Canada
Provided HR advisory services, supporting employee relations and HR operations.
Benefits Manager
Managed benefits administration and employee relations matters. Coached managers to resolve performance issues, resulting in a 5% decrease in employee relations issues.
Director, Total Rewards
Managed compensation and benefits programs, ensuring equity and consistency. Advised management on role efficacy and compensation levels, and conducted benchmarking analyses to recommend benefits improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New York University
Bachelor of Arts, Classics
Bachelor of Arts in Classics from New York University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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