Leadership is important
Synergist’s strength comes from combining veterans in their fields. From employee engagement to investigations & risk management to marketing and social media support, our teams are led by veterans with years of experience. We give you the opportunity to have top-level support without the cost of top-level professionals on your own payroll! Instead, we’re there when you need us, addressing needs and supporting your business!
As a veteran HR executive, Jess Bunshaft founded Synergist Workforce Solutions with a keen awareness of the gap many companies face between the HR talent they can afford to employ and the level of services they’d prefer for their company and their employees. He also knows how that companies can manage their HR functions more effectively without spending a fortune!
Prior to founding Synergist, Jess served as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, an 1,800-employee organization operating over 40 retail stores and dozens of service delivery locations across two states.
Jess has worked in human resources management for over twenty years. In his years in senior HR management, he’s headed workforces of varying sizes, from medium-size groups to those numbering over 15,000.
His extensive HR experience includes a broad range of disciplines, including employee relations, engagement initiatives, employee benefits, compensation, recruitment & retention initiatives, HRIS, employee development, labor relations, mediation, and labor negotiations with a diverse array of labor organizations.
Jess obtained his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, his law degree from Hofstra Law School, and graduate education in HR management from the School of Management at NYIT, where he currently serves as a member of the Advisory Council. He has served as a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Inn of Court’s Board for many years, is the past president of the Association of Healthcare HR Administrators of Greater New York and has lectured on a variety of legal and HR-related topics over the years.
Marc Head is Synergist’s Chief Marketing Officer, developing strategic planning and marketing, including social media. He specializes in communications and public relations efforts. Throughout his 30-year career, spanning marketing management, graphic design and creative direction for financial institutions and health care, he has won a number of awards for writing, campaign development and graphic design. In 2011, he was recognized by Long Island Business News as one of their “50 Around 50” individuals making a difference in Long Island business.
Led by our Chief Technology Officer, James Morera, Synergist Workforce Solutions offers support for your Internet and Intranet design needs. The former Head of Digital & Social Media Services for Mindspace Digital, James brings a depth of experience in DSM (digital/social media/mobile) that can increase the impact of your digital media efforts and help you launch new employee communication initiatives. A successful entrepreneur in his own right, James and his team understand business needs and how to build the right initiatives to support your goals!