Manager Human Resources

Amy A. Balchius

** ***** *****

Norwalk, CT *****

203-***-****

***********@*****.***

Objective: Seeking a project driven HR representative position with and

established firm.

Skills: Advanced experience in Windows XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Publisher, Outlook, Targeted Selection Interviewing, Cyborg, e-

Source(applicant flow tracking), PeopleSoft, Internet Savvy

EXPERIENCE

MY HR Supplier, Stamford, CT 10/2012-07/2013

Recruiting Leader

. Recruited for all open positions in United States exempt and non

exempt.

. Sourced candidates from job boards i.e. CareerBuilder, Monster, and

Indeed.

. Developed a new ATS system for MY HR SUPPLIER group.

. Conducted weekly calls regarding open requisitions with external

recruiters.

. Interviewed possible candidates i.e. phone and face to face interview

. Arranged interview and provide travel arrangements when necessary

. Debrief call with Hiring Managers to review all candidates interviewed

. Assist with Payroll for MY HR SUPPLIER temporary employees

. Using excel spreadsheets/timesheets to be reviewed by accounting firm

for payroll.

COVIDIEn, (formerly United States Surgical), Norwalk, CT

04/99-08/10

Corporate Recruiter(01/09-08/10)

. Develop new Talent Acquisition Model for Human Resources Team

. Recruit for all open positions in Norwalk location exempt and non

exempt( Logistics, Finance, IT, Professional Affairs Clinical

Education, Marketing, Inside Sales, and Sales Associate Program)

. Work on recruiting Summer Interns for Finance, Marketing, and Customer

Service

. Transition all temporary employee to Kelly Services Contract

. Continue to sit with HR Business Partners and work through succession

planning

. Develop Behavioral Interviewing guides for all open positions

. Review candidates resume to make sure they meet the qualifications and

pass resume to Hiring Manager for review

. Worked closely with the Wellness Manager on different wellness

initiatives.

. Wellness Manager had various presentations that I presented to all

employees with our new benefits package.

. Arrange various wellness seminars with the Wellness Manager. Kept

track of employee participation in our wellness program.

. Interview possible candidates i.e. phone and face to face interview

. Arrange interview and provide travel arrangements when necessary

. Debrief call with Hiring Managers to review all candidates interviewed

. Create Job Descriptions for open positions

Human Resource Generalist, (08/03-01/09)

. Manage all recruitment activities for exempt, non-exempt, sales and

hourly positions; Working with managers, develop advertisements for

positions, screen resumes and present the best candidates for

interviews

. Coordinate all temporary help for the Norwalk facility; Develop

relationships with key agencies throughout the area to ensure the best

candidates for the positions available

. Conduct exit interviews with employees and develop a written report

for Human Resource management to review

. Develop and train Management on Competency Models

. Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings with my Business Partners i.e.

IS, Security, Legal, Finance and Professional Education

. Conduct Brown Bag seminars regarding Performance Management Cycle

. Work closely with employees and benefits regarding FMLA and LOA in the

organization

. Responsible for tracking all Performance Reviews to ensure a review is

completed for each employee every year; Review all documents and make

recommendations to managers who are in need of assistance

. Assist managers in developing performance plans for employees who are

not meeting performance levels; Work with employees to ensure they

understand the plans and what is expected of them; Follow-up through

the probation period to offer assistance as needed

. Conduct employee investigations and the collection of documents for

EEOC complaints; Work with Legal department in drafting Company's

response

. Train Managers and above on Behavioral Interviewing and Promoting a

Positive Work Environment and Performance Management Process

. Work with managers to assist with the creation of job descriptions for

open positions

. Coordinate Company's presence at local College Recruitment Fairs

. Work with Business Partners regarding their staff's Talent Review

Process (TLR)

Human Resources Representative, (06/02-08/03)

. Conducted interviews with candidates for non-exempt and hourly jobs;

In addition, continued to fill temporary positions throughout the

Norwalk facility; Established relationships with outside recruiters

to assist in locating the best talent for the Company

. Responsible for updating and maintaining the job posting board at the

Norwalk facility; Worked closely with the contact at the North Haven

facility to ensure all postings were displayed in a timely manner

. Conducted New Employee Orientation; Acted as key contact with new

employees regarding additional questions about benefits, policies,

etc.

. Assisted in the re-launch and revitalization of the Employee

Recognition Program; Assisted the President of the company in

distributing awards to winners; Offered suggestions to the President

which led to the improvement of the program

Human Resources Assistant, (11/99-06/02)

. Responsible for maintaining accurate employee files for the Norwalk

facility; Coordinated all resignation/termination paperwork and

processed all status change Form A's for departments

. Assisted with the preparation of monthly Personnel Report

. Acted as point of contact for the sales force regarding questions

regarding benefits and policies

. Assisted in filling temporary positions within the company at the

request of recruiters

. Helped employees with 401K plans.

. Called benefit carriers to work through employees invoices

Customer Service Representative, (04/99-11/99)

. Managed Customer Accounts for assigned territory in United States;

Working with Sales Representatives, ensuring that product orders

were placed and shipped by deadlines provided while providing

customers with information regarding product availability and

pricing

. Handled priority emergency medical orders; Followed up with the

Representative and the customer to ensure that priority orders were

received in a timely manner

. Processed specialty orders for sister company and followed up on

product availability

. Responsible for entering customer credit card information into the

IC Verify system and released orders once approval was received

. Researched order status

Education

Norwalk

Community Technical College

Completed one year of Associates Degree

with a concentration in Business

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