Strategic senior HR generalist with extensive hands-on experience partnering with senior management within complex global environments. UK and US employment law advisor. Skilled project manager, big picture thinker and innovative collaborator.

HR Director, US @ I oversee the HR team for the US region with client responsibility for all US based employees including Money-Media, Medley Global Advisors, the New York Institute of Finance and ExecSense all of which fall under the FT umbrella. *play a key role in supporting US FT senior management by providing strategic leadership and on the ground tactical support *provide extensive operational HR support as the US business flexes and develops *develop and deliver employee engagement programs *participate in and contribution to the US senior manager group *work as part of the management teams for client areas *devise and deliver development solutions niche to the client areas with the support of the Global Head of Learning & Development *establish a strong HR network with other US based media companies to leverage best practice around industry trends *support the integration activity of our acquisition companies into the FT *provide extensive, on site support for expats who make up a significant proportion of the FT US population *participate and lead on Global FT HR projects as and when required. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) @ Michigan State University - James Madison College From 1997 to 2002 Amy Thirjung is skilled in: Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Training, Coaching, Recruiting, Staff Development, Project Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Confidentiality, Account Reconciliation, Department Budgeting, Due Diligence, Payroll, Management