Benefits pros on the move: Justworks, Salary.com and Food52

April 26, 2021 12:17 PM

Work as we know it has been irrevocably changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For almost a year, the job market fluctuated and the unemployment rate jumped, but some benefits professionals were able to ride the waves of uncertainty and make substantial career moves.

Scroll through the latest list of industry moves, hires and promotions.

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Kathleen Thompson joins Extreme Reach Payroll Solutions as head of production incentives

With more than 20 years in the entertainment and media industry, Thompson brings both her expertise and deep relationships to this new role. She will be responsible for building a team focused on consulting and tax credit administration.

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"Production incentives are critical to the financial health of film and TV productions," Tim Hale, chief talent officer of Extreme Reach, said in a statement. "Kathleen's seasoned expertise and background in entertainment finance, combined with her solutions-oriented, customer-focused approach, make her a tremendous asset to the team. Our clients will benefit immediately from her guidance in considering all facets of the production process and the impact on their budgets."

Justworks appoints new SVP to lead internal HR and people growth

HR technology company JustWorks has hired Allison Rutledge-Parisi to lead all people related functions at Justworks including recruitment, professional development, workplace structure, employee well-being, and performance management. Rutledge-Parisi was formerly the CHRO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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“Allison is well known for being an empathetic and thoughtful leader,” Mike Seckler, Chief Operating Officer at Justworks, said in a release. “Her experience leading people and human resources teams through periods of change will be invaluable as we navigate our next chapter of growth. Allison’s appointment is a key step towards building a preeminent people team to support our employees and attract top talent.”

Food52 names new senior vice president of people and culture

Katasha Harley has joined cooking company Food52 and will serve as senior vice president and the head of its people and culture division. Harley is Food52’s first-ever senior vice president and the head of its people and culture division. She will be responsible for shaping company culture, engagement and DEI strategies, and leading people operations, recruiting and performance enablement.

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Harley was previously the head of talent development at the New York Times. Previously, she held human resources positions at Elizabeth Arden, KIPP NYC Charter Schools, L'Oreal USA and Time Warner.

Salary.com names new director of DE&I

Compensation management solution provider Salary.com has named Lenna Turner as its director of diversity, equity and inclusion. Turner has 20 years of compensation management experience. She will work with CEO Kent Plunkett and HR leader Chris Fusco on internal DE&I programs, and the development of relevant product and consulting initiatives, such as Salary.com's pay equity reporting toolkit.

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"Equity is a key component in the DE&I equation and is a part of Salary.com's DNA, so I'm really excited to take on this DE&I role," Turner said in a release. "Corporate America is at a pivotal point and the time and opportunity for action is now. It's good business for employers to create environments where everyone is accepted and can succeed regardless of gender, race, or age. While employers will find that they can attract and retain the best talent and improve business performance, we will all find that the benefits to society and the greater good are immeasurable."

Flagship Facility Services names new chief diversity and inclusion officer

Commercial cleaning services provider Flagship Facility Services has named former vice president of human resources Marion Terrell as its new chief diversity and inclusion officer. Terrell will lead and manage a team of diversity professionals who are focused on building and sustaining a workplace where all employees have a voice within the company and equitable opportunities to advance in their careers.

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"We live in a complex, interconnected world where diversity is shaped by personal beliefs, traditions, habits, business models and technological advances," Terrell said in a statement. "Building a meaningful and effective D&I foundation starts with engaging with employees so they feel visible, valued and validated."