New York, United States, September 2024 – Joseph Eitner has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) at Goldman Sachs. In this role, Eitner will be a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing and executing various human resources functions within the organization. He will collaborate closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to develop and implement HR strategies that align with Goldman Sachs’ business objectives. His responsibilities will include strategic planning, operational management, compliance, talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits management, employee relations, and HR analytics.
Eitner joins Goldman Sachs from The Walt Disney Company, where he served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for over seven years. During his tenure, he led significant change management initiatives, including overhauling the total rewards philosophy and HR policies, and driving substantial improvements in employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Before Disney, Eitner was the Director of People for the Americas at Kroll for less than one year. He managed regional HR initiatives across the Americas and ensured compliance with local workforce laws and regulations, supporting a substantial number of employees.
Prior to Kroll, Eitner worked at BlackRock as Vice President of Human Resources for about four years. He led HR turnaround efforts, improved employee satisfaction, and managed significant changes in HR programming and compliance.
Earlier in his career, Eitner held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at PRS Financial Management for nearly twelve years. He was instrumental in the company’s growth from a startup to an IPO and eventual acquisition by Google, overseeing a large HR department and a multi-million dollar budget.
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