Pioneer, a leading financial institution in New York\u2019s Capital Region, announced it is taking another step advancing its strategy of being \u201cMore Than a Bank\u201d with the launch of its newest line of business, Human Resources (HR) Consulting. The new division will be headed by Miriam Dushane, a nationally recognized industry leader, who has been hired as Vice President of HR Consulting.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>Created in response to a growing need in the marketplace, Pioneer\u2019s HR Consulting Division will provide critical HR expertise and services to small- and mid-sized companies. With an array of capabilities, including on-site HR services, project-based HR work, and leave management services, the new division will serve both new and existing clients. HR consulting joins insurance, employee benefits, and wealth management as business lines beyond financial services offered by Pioneer to support its clients \u2013 with the expectation of additional lines to follow in the future.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cIn establishing an HR Consulting Division, Pioneer is deepening its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized companies that are the backbone of our community,\u201d said Thomas Amell, President and CEO of Pioneer. \u201cProviding valuable HR expertise and services addresses the critical needs of businesses, enhances existing client relationships and builds new ones, and marks a pivotal step toward fulfilling our strategy of being \u2018More Than a Bank.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Pioneer\u2019s HR Consulting Division will deliver services to business clients in three ways: through on-site HR services, in which an HR manager is assigned to a company to oversee all aspects of HR; project-based HR work, such as creating employee handbooks, overseeing audit compliance, providing training, and developing compensation studies; and leave management services, which involves enrolling employees in medical, caregiving or family leave programs and ensuring regulatory compliance with the federal government and multiple states, which has become a major area of concern for businesses.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cThrough conversations with our commercial clients, it became clear that the need for HR support is significant and growing rapidly,\u201d said Susan Hollister, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Pioneer. \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to now have the ability to provide essential HR know-how, programs and services, and excited to have a recognized industry leader in Miriam to ensure a first-class experience.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>As Vice President of Pioneer\u2019s HR Consulting Division, Dushane will lead a team that includes both existing HR personnel and new hires. A SHRM Certified Professional and a HCRI certified Professional in Human Resources, Dushane brings nearly 30 years of HR leadership experience, most recently at Alaant Workforce Solutions, the recruiting and workforce services firm she developed and built into a nationally recognized industry leader over more than two decades. Under her guidance, the company was recognized by Forbes for 5 consecutive years as one of America\u2019s Best Recruiting Firms, and received the prestigious Best of Staffing Client Diamond Award for Excellence in Client Service from ClearlyRated for the past 9 years in a row.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join the outstanding team at Pioneer and grateful for the opportunity to help build its new HR Consulting Division,\u201d said Dushane. \u201cMy career has been focused on guiding business leaders in navigating the dynamic HR environment, which impacts every aspect of their operation. Powered by Pioneer\u2019s sterling reputation and longstanding commitment to local businesses, I look forward to playing a vital role in supporting our clients\u2019 growth and success.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about Pioneer\u2019s HR Consulting Division, visit pioneerny.com\/hr-consulting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pioneer, a leading financial institution in New York\u2019s Capital Region, announced it is taking another step advancing its strategy of being \u201cMore Than a Bank\u201d with the launch of its newest line of business, Human Resources (HR) Consulting. The new division will be headed by Miriam Dushane, a nationally recognized industry leader, who has been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-news"],"yoast_head":"\r\n