What do you get when you combine HR expertise and forward-thinking human capital management? In the hands of Michelle Tenzyk, you get bottom-line business results.

Michelle's human resources expertise ranges from building HR departments from the ground up, mergers and acquisitions, compensation, executive recruiting, performance management systems, training and development, executive coaching and development, strategic planning, and HR operations.

Michelle's executive coaching expertise helps mid-level managers to senior executives implement positive, productive behavioral changes. And her inclusive communication style puts people at ease, whatever their role in the organization.

In 2009, Michelle graduated from the Zicklin School of Business iCoachNY Executive Coaching Program at the City University of New York. Michelle earned her MBA in Human Resources Management and HR Systems from the University of Albany.

Michelle's passions include helping people develop their leadership abilities, process improvement, talent management and developing the HR function. She is committed to helping organizations get the best possible return on investment in their workforce by lowering turnover, making the recruiting process more efficient, developing effective leaders and implementing competitive pay practices.

Michelle's Life

Michelle Tenzyk is just as committed to having a meaningful life as she is to creating a meaningful career. "To me, work/life balance isn't just the latest HR fad. The more well-rounded the employee, the more productive and happier they tend to be. That's certainly true for me. And again, that shows up on a company's bottom line."

Community involvement is dear to Michelle's heart. Michelle is a member of both the NY Human Resources Planning Society and HR/NY as well as serving as a mentor through the Society of Human Resources Management Organization. Michelle is on the board of People Helping People bringing education and medical attention near Otavalo, Ecuador. She is also on the Speaker’s Bureau for the Alzheimer’s Association of New York City.

As often as she can, Michelle enjoys playing USTA League tennis (both singles and doubles). Her favorite winter sport is downhill skiing. Michelle earned her BS in Music Education/Piano from the College of St. Rose. She resides in Manhattan.