JENNIFER M. SCARANI **** Sheffield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Cell: 215-***-****, Email: ad49nm@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Proactive professional with over twenty-eight years of human resources, management and supervisory experience. Proven abilities in organizing management workflow and using proactive approach to problem solving. Demonstrate commitment to leadership through positive contributions in boosting employee morale, improving retention and productivity rates, and streamlining policies and procedures. Possess strong communication, interpersonal, public relations, and leadership abilities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Budget Administration/Reporting

Union Grievances

Development & Training Programs

Regulatory Compliance

Employee Recruitment & Retention

Leadership Coaching & Counseling

Employee & Labor Law

Corporate Safety & Security

Compensation & Benefit Programs

Policy Design & Administration

Employee and Customer Relations

Worker’s Compensation/Unemployment

Employee Morale

Performance Management

Succession Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALIGN PRECISION-PHILADELPHIA, Huntingdon Valley, PA February, 2018 to Present

Director of Human Resources

Maintains a high level of professionalism and acts as a liaison between the management team and the employees to a foster a positive attitude toward new organizational alignment and objectives.

Navigated our Company through the COVID Pandemic.

Manages all aspects of the Human Resource function including recruitment/employment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, policies & procedures, communications, special events and all other related human resource management responsibilities.

Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.

Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs.

Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation and employee benefits.

Administers Employee Welfare Plans including Retirement, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, and ancillary programs.

Processes hourly/salaried payroll weekly and bonus checks for all employees.

Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments and organizations.

Resolve employee relations issues; provide guidance and recommendations to all levels of leadership, ensure fairness and consistency of company policies and practices.

Assist managers in writing discipline documentation.

Provide customer service to employees by responding to inquiries regarding HR related issues including employment verifications.

Oversees and serves as the Director of the company Safety Committee, and supervises all accident investigations.

Oversees and directs the maintenance of Time and Attendance Tracking and Recording systems.

Administrator for the Frozen Pension Plan. Responsible for assisting retirees with obtaining their pension checks.

Responsible for updating Employee Handbook, Job Descriptions and various Forms.

Conduct Exit Interviews on all employees leaving the Company.

Participated in educational courses, seminars, and in-service meetings to enhance my human resources skills.

Organize company events, annual Company Picnic, Christmas Party, 75th Anniversary Party, Employee’s 50th Anniversary Party and Employee Fundraisers.

Launched a Women’s Leadership Network within the Align Precision Philadelphia Division.

General Machine Products (KT) LLC, Trevose, PA November, 2014 to February, 2018

Human Resources Manager

Key member of the corporate executive management team.

Manages all aspects of the Human Resource function including recruitment/employment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, policies & procedures, communications, special events and all other related human resource management responsibilities.

Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.

Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management and general purpose information needs.

Administers Employee Welfare Plans including Retirement, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, and ancillary programs.

Negotiates with the Insurance Carrier and Consulting Firm to get the best benefit plans for our employees.

Processes confidential salaried payroll, and maintains responsibility for third party service bureau.

Responsible for GMP Employees.com web site.

Oversees and serves as the Director of the company Safety Committee, and supervises all accident investigations.

Oversees and directs the maintenance of Time and Attendance Tracking and Recording systems.

Administrator for the Frozen Pension Plan. Responsible for generating Pension Checks for employees that are retiring.

Responsible for updating Employee Handbook, Job Descriptions and various Forms.

Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, Northborough, MA May, 2013 to November, 2014

Recruiting Manager

Recruiter for all Restaurant Management Positions from Shelton Connecticut through Virginia.

Source all candidates, phone interview, set up interviews with the Area Directors and Vice President of Operations.

Administer People Answer Testing to all potential candidates and run backgrounds.

Send out New Hire Paperwork to all new hires.

Conduct 30, 60, and 90 day visits to all Managers in Training to ensure that their Training is going well.

GAMESA Wind, Fairless Hills PA, Bristol Warehouse February 2011 to May, 2013

Human Resources Manager (Facility Closed/Sold)

Serve as a link between management, union and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Administers discipline up to and including termination. Handles grievances up to 3rd Step.

Advise managers on organizational policies and procedures.

Administers compensation, benefits, performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

Coordinate necessary training for new hires.

Develop and implements a comprehensive training and development plan meeting employee training needs and Gamesa objectives. Tracks and issues training completion records and training certificates.

Coordinates recruiting activities along with Recruiting Manager for all open jobs in both the Plant and assigned Divisions.

Monitor weekly payroll and process for payment through ADP.

Hyundai Rotem, Philadelphia, PA August, 2009 – February, 2011

Human Resources Manager/Recruiter (Facility Closed)

Served as HR leadership in a manufacturing plant dealing with union and non-union employees.

Counseled Management regarding employee relations matters.

Administered disciplinary actions including terminating employees.

Conducted open enrollment meetings for employees that were eligible for medical insurance.

Administered company policies and procedures and complied with all state and federal laws including ADA, FMLA, EEO and OSHA requirements.

Updated EEO information as well as annual employee benefits changes in Payroll and HRIS systems.

Recruited Carpenters, Electricians and Mechanics for the manufacturing plant.

Conducted background checks and administered corporate testing.

Sent out all new hire paperwork to employees.

OTG Management, New York, NY/Philadelphia April 2007 to August 2009

Recruiting Manager

Recruited all levels of employees for a National Food Service Airport Company in Philadelphia, New York, DC, Tucson, Boston, Chicago, and Florida for their fine dining restaurants, lounges, casual dining, gourmet markets and food courts for all level of employees.

Responsible for hiring 65 chefs and managers and approximately 500 crew members.

Work included testing, drug screen and complete references and performing background checks on all new employees.

McDonald’s Corporation/Boston Market, Golden, CO January, 1995 – March, 2009

Moved over to the Boston Market Side of the Brand

Human Resources Manager - November, 2002-March, 2007

Sourced managers and crew for 3 Regional Managers/90 Boston Market Restaurants.

Established relationships with Colleges “Penn State” and spoke to graduating classes with regard to employment opportunities.

Conducted “New Hire” orientations and 3 and 6 month follow-up on all new employees.

Published a monthly worker’s compensation report for all regional and area managers to let them know what stores had repeat violations.

Published and distributed a monthly worker’s compensation newsletter for 630 Boston Market Restaurants that discussed workplace safety and tips.

Facilitated the benefits open enrollment process.

Assisted in the administration of the annual merit review process and assisted with the succession plan process.

Promoted to Human Resources Manager/Office Supervisor, January, 2002

Promoted to Human Resources Manager, January, 2000

Promoted to Human Resources Coordinator, January, 1996

Supervised 6 administrative assistants and the receptionist.

Recruited all level of employees, conducted new hire orientation and processed associated paperwork.

Managed the department budget.

Maintained all employee files reflecting salary increases, yearly bonus, deductions, garnishments, etc.

Negotiated insurance packages and assisted staff with benefits re-enrollment.

Facilitated training classes for an assigned group of Franchise Owner/Operators and Company owned restaurants in the areas of staff/management regarding sexual harassment, etc.

Assisted the operations team in implementing in-store-recruiting programs, creating recruitment boards for all company owned stores and offered them to the franchises’ to purchase.

Assisted the human resources department with the acquisition of franchised restaurants over to corporate restaurants. Handled all of the necessary paperwork.

Human Resources Degree: Southern New Hampshire University – (In Process) 2023 to 2027

TECHNICAL SKILLS: UltiPro, Epicor, ADP, PROXUS & PayChex Payroll Systems, iCIMS, People Soft and Ceridian Applicant Tracking Systems, Mapics, eTIME, SAP, Windows XP, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, MS Access, Lexis Nexis, Adobe Reader/Writer, Oasis Online Testing, McDonald’s Employee Management System, Batrus-Hollweg, Drug Screen Testing, First Advantage-Background Screening, Safety Skills Training

TRAINING & AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10 Hour Certified, First Aid, CPR AED Certified, TWI Certified, Bucks County Community College – Human Resources Management - Leadership Certificate, SHRM Member Since 1995

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