Human Resources Manager

JENNIFER MARIE RUSNAK

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SUMMARY

Accomplished HR professional with multi-unit, national human resources

management experience in construction, manufacturing, retail, and

recruiting industries. Consistently aligned human resources strategy with

business goals and achieved significant improvements in key business

metrics such as profitability, revenue, employee turnover, and

productivity. Known as a strong leader with high standards and a powerful

drive for results.

Special Expertise:

Human Resource Strategy: Development and Implementation

Performance Management Systems Geared to Corporate Objectives

Organizational Development: Start-Up and Aggressive Growth

Training and Development: In-Person, Web-Based and Mentor-Driven

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008- 2012 Sunbelt Rentals/ Topp Portable Air/Precision Steel

Works, LLC. Aston, PA

Manager of Human Resources

Direct the development and implementation of people strategies for staff of

120 employees for 17 branch locations, 2 warehouses, corporate

headquarters, and 1 manufacturing plant nationally generating revenues in

excess of $26 million annually. Oversee accounting, payroll, and

administrative support functions.

. Policy creation, implementation, and management to ensure practices are

consistent with all federal, state and local employment legislation and

regulations

. Strategic Planning: Develop priorities that support business goals;

translate into operational HR activities and implement

. Succession planning

. Compensation management

. Employment law research and compliance

. Developed employee health and safety program, OSHA compliance (Warehouse,

manufacturing, and field)

. Benefit management: includes plan development, open enrollment functions,

vendor research, negotiations, and implementation, and 401k

administration

. Organizational and management development: downsizing and re-

organization planning

. Employee relations issues: Supervision, discipline, discharge,

motivation, performance evaluations

. Talent Acquisition: Executive management, administration, field sales,

field service, and production positions

. Workers compensation management

. Coach department managers through performance management issues and

corrective action ensuring consistency,

clarity, retention of talent, and development of achievable action plans

. Project management of company acquisitions

. 30% Travel to remote locations and southern production facilities monthly

. Coach managers to identify developmental needs of employees and recommend

appropriate training to be delivered

2007 - 2008 DDP Construction Services

Glen Mills, PA

Director of Human Resources and Recruiting

HR consultant responsible for the development of HR policies, employment

law education, equal opportunity education, and recruitment of bi-lingual

field employees; Key Responsibilities included:

Communication of company policies and procedures to 100 field employees and

assure understanding by Hispanic staff

Promoted and raised awareness of respect for diversity and inclusion

Mediated and resolved specific discrimination work place issues and

complaints

Directed safety initiatives and workers compensation procedures

Lead union avoidance strategies and terminations for this commercial

construction company.

2003-2007 Pet Valu International

Wayne, PA

Human Resources Generalist

Generalist and recruitment responsibilities for over 65 retail stores

throughout 7 states. Key responsibilities included:

Recruited hourly sales associates, warehouse staff, and retail sales

manager positions

Communicated all HR related information to remote offices through weekly

travel to stores

Created new hire employee orientation program, processed paperwork, and

verified I-9 documentation

Benefit administration; enrollment, terminations, COBRA administration

Unemployment administration; attended hearings, completed paperwork

Processed workers compensation claims and managed post accident drug screen

program

Resolved employee relations issues

Developed and facilitated employee training sessions

401k administration

Performed background screening and reference checks on applicants

Ran safety committee

2001-2003 Manpower International

Philadelphia, PA

Staffing Specialist

Responsible for all aspects of staffing temporary employees in office and

industrial positions; Key responsibilities included:

Recruited qualified candidates for various positions; resume screening,

database searches, interviewing, skill testing

Payroll processing

Employee training; coached and counseled employees on interview techniques

and proper work behavior

Provided exceptional customer service to maintain client satisfaction

EDUCATION

8/1996 - 5/2001 Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor's Degree

Business Administration Concentration: Management

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS

5/2007 - Present SHRM National Member

4/2009- Present PA SHRM State Council Chapter Member

4/2009- 7/2011 Delaware County HR Association, President

An Official Affiliate of SHRM Co-Founder,

Chartering Member

Director of Marketing and

Communications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Advanced computer skills in software such as: MS Office, Timberline

Payroll, ADP, Ceridian Payroll/HRIS, Paychex Preview, Paychex HR Online,

Time and Attendance

Language Skills: Conversational Spanish

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