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#WeAreGreenKey: Spotlight on Maggie Trofa

21Jan
Green KeyGeneral Interest, Human Resources

Welcome back to #WeAreGreenKey, where we shine a spotlight on our exceptional corporate team.

This week we caught up with Maggie Trofa, Human Resources Director on our Corporate team. Maggie has been an integral part of Green Key for just over nine years, building an impressive career defined by dedication and versatility. She started her journey as an HR Coordinator, skillfully balancing responsibilities between the Human Resources team and the OS temp team in our New York office. This dynamic role provided her with a unique opportunity to explore multiple facets of the business, allowing her to develop a wide-ranging skill set and deep understanding of our operations. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her remarkable growth within the company, showcasing her commitment and adaptability every step of the way. 

Can you tell us about your journey in HR over the past nine years?  

Before starting in HR, I worked in the fashion industry, but knew long-term it wasn’t the path for me and wanted a career change. That lead me to finding Green Key, where I started as an HR Coordinator, splitting my time between supporting the HR team and assisting our New York temp divisions with administrative tasks. 

Starting at the ground level, I quickly learned new skills and processes which allowed me to grow and expand my roles at the company. Today, as the HR Director, I manage a team of on-boarding admins and our credentialing team and provide Level 1 HR support to our internal and temporary staff. The shift from fashion to HR has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m grateful for the growth I’ve experienced at Green Key.

What are your thoughts on the impact of technology in HR, especially regarding recruitment and employee engagement? 

I think technology is something that none of us can escape or shy away from. It’s only going to continue to change and grow. The impact on HR across many industries has been transformative, reshaping functions in ways that help drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and improve overall employee experiences. Sometimes it’s a little scary to think tech and AI can push people out of their roles, but it’s also important to view the shift as an opportunity for growth, innovation and new types of work.

We continue to look at ways we can leverage tech to enhance our HR processes and workflows. I’m excited to see tech continue to grow and the influence it will have on things here at Green Key.

What skills or habits have been most valuable in your career growth? 

Basic skills like communication and interpersonal skills are really important, but problem-solving and critical thinking are also crucial. In HR, you’re often presented with a variety of issues that can range in complexity, and you need to be able to assess the situation and respond promptly and effectively. For career growth, it’s important to communicate your willingness to take on more responsibility and learn new skills, such as leadership. Strong leadership helps guide teams towards their goals.

How do you stay updated on industry trends and best practices?  

There are a lot of respected HR websites out there, like SHRM, that regularly post new laws and regulation updates. Our team also stays up to date with these types of changes with help from our payroll provider and background screening companies, who continually push updates out to us. We work closely with the Payroll team on any new updates and changes.

What strategies do you use to build and maintain a strong company culture? 

From the HR side of things, we focus on building and maintaining a strong company culture by keeping the human aspect in human resources. It starts from the initial offer letter and continues through to orientation and beyond. We make sure all employees know they can come to anyone on the HR team with any issue they may have. It’s important to make people feel valued from the start and ensure their questions and issues are addressed. 

What do you find most rewarding about your job?

It’s hard to pick just one rewarding moment, but it’s rewarding knowing your team trusts you and comes to you for advice and guidance. It’s also rewarding knowing you’re doing your job well and helping people by answering their questions and solving their issues. Our entire team does a great job at fostering authentic relationships and creating a supportive, transparent environment where all employees, both internal and temp staff, feel supported. 

I also personally feel rewarded and proud of being a working mom to two young children while managing a fulfilling career. Balancing the demands of work and family has taught me skills in time management, multitasking, and prioritization.

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