Melanie Mardirosian

508-***-****

acsm3r@r.postjobfree.com

Results driven Human Resources Manager with more than 20 years of solid experience in all areas of HR. Proven track record of excellence in Workforce/Succession Planning, Recruiting, Training & Organizational Development, Employee Relations and Operational Support. Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills. Outstanding in developing and nurturing business relationships with all levels of the organization and partnering with customers, both internal and external. Execute with excellence on all projects from inception through implementation.

Human Resources Manager, Cenveo, Jersey City, NJ

Member of executive management team

Lead HR policy, procedures, practices, goals and objectives

Collaborate with operations management to assist and advise on all employee and departmental issues

Guide all levels of the organization on understanding corporate P&P

Implement new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units maintaining cost at a zero percent increase year to year.

Manage all benefits, unemployment/hearings, payroll, workers compensation, RTW

Manage all EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities

Recruit for all levels and positions ensuring a talented workforce

24/7 union operation, undergoing contract negotiations

Manage all aspects of EHS – Stormwater, Osha, Training, Permits, etc

Provide education and training for all to ensure growth opportunities were available to all employees

Administer policies and procedures relating to: recruitment, employee/union relations, benefits, workers’ compensation, and employee and facility services

Interacts with national, regional, and local union officials and membership

Resolves grievances and coordinates management discussions as necessary

Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements and interprets rules and regulations within CBA

Establishing, communicating, and enforcing all employment-related policies and practices to conform with the organization’s priorities and values as well as external laws and regulations

Promoting a culture of high employee engagement and performance

Acts as business consultant - providing consultation and advice to managers regarding a wide range of employee issues; resolving employment-related concerns and disputes

Responsible for the retention, security, update and control of relevant data pertaining to active employees, former employees, retirees, and applicants

Administering all employee performance planning and performance feedback systems

Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations relating to employment practices, unemployment, workers’ compensation, etc

Selecting and managing relationships with all external consultants, brokers and administrators for employment-related services

7/2014 – Present

Human Resources & Payroll Manager, EEC, Marlborough, MA

Lead HR policy, procedures, practices, goals and objectives for 4 companies in the US

Member of executive management team

Collaborated with operations management to assist and advise on all employee and departmental issues

Designed new employee orientation package, established and facilitated all new employee activities and training sessions

Guided all levels of the organization on understanding corporate P&P

Implemented new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units maintaining cost at a zero percent increase year to year.

Managed all benefits, unemployment/hearings, payroll (including prevailing wage compliance), workers compensation, RTW

Managed all EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities

Recruited for all levels and positions of all organizations ensuring a talented workforce

Developed and analyzed job descriptions to maintain reasonableness and equity allowing for continued growth and development of a talented diverse workforce

Designed, reviewed and presented performance reviews

Established and implemented written policies & procedures

Provided education and training for all regions to ensure growth opportunities were available to all employees

4/2011 – 9/2012

Corporate Manager, Human Resources & Administration, Planet Aid, Holliston, MA

Managed 8 Business Units across the USA

300 employees; 100 contractors

Successfully managed D.O.T. Audit unscathed

Designed new employee orientation package, established and facilitate all new employee activities and training sessions

Negotiated and implemented new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units reducing costs by 32%; managed annual open enrollment

Managed all benefits, payroll; including EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities

Recruited for all levels of organization

Developed and analyzed job descriptions

Responsible for partnering with colleagues to lead and provide guidance and direction for the compensation function across the organization

Provide guidance on compensation policies and practices, and interpret all local, state and federal laws regulating salary practices

Design and present performance reviews

Prepare and present confidential material for grievance and other personnel-related meetings and hearings

Managed Workers Compensation litigation closure and settlement

Established all written policies & procedures

Procure, negotiate and contract with vendors

Provide education and training for all business units

Responsible for all insurance policies (negotiations and annual renewals); health, auto, building, property, lease, workers compensation, etc.

2008 to 2011

Operations Office / Human Resource Manager, Celebration Foods, Carvel Ice Cream (Manufacturing Plant), Marlborough, MA

400+ employees; three shifts, seven days a week

Successfully managed all audits from OSHA, KOSHER, USDA, Military

Designed new employee orientation package and established and facilitated all new employee activities and sessions

Managed employee benefits, workers compensation and weekly payroll

Process and track all FMLA, EEOC, Mass Law, SNLA, STD, LTD activities

Developed job descriptions, interviewed, and on-boarded new employees

Designed and presented performance reviews, employee evaluation programs and 360 performance data collection and analysis

1999 to 2008

Participated in contractual Union negotiations every three years

Managed union arbitration claims

Established all written plant policies & procedures

Trained and facilitated “train the trainer” on Office Ergonomics

Participated with designing and scripting safety/quality training video

Developed and implemented safety incentive programs for manufacturing “FOCUS”

Implemented and managed plant badge security system

Corporate Group Safety Specialist, Avery Dennison, OPG, Milford, MA

1994 – 1999

United States Navy - Personnelman

1984 - 1988

Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council

Property Loss Control Certificate, Factory Mutual Engineering and Research

Train the Trainer Certificate of Office Ergonomics, Joyce Institute

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