Human Resources Project Manager

ANITA V. DOMBROWSKI, MBA, SPHR

Boyertown, PA ****2 ■ 610-***-**** ■ ************@*******.***

PROFILE

Experienced executive with broad based knowledge gained within multi-site service industries and public and

private manufacturing environments

Proven ability to work with CEOs and senior management to align business functions with organization goals

Comprehensive experience including talent management, employment law, benefits, compensation, finance,

organizational development, employee relations, labor management, marketing, safety, training and compliance

Demonstrated skills in diverse fast paced environments including growth, start-up, restructuring, and acquisition

Highly effective interpersonal skills at all organizational levels

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST February 2010 to Present

Fox Rothschild LLP

HR Business Partner to the Firm’s 1100 attorneys and staff in 16 regional offices in 9 states. Provide strategic direction and

support to the COO, CHRO, Office Managing Partners and Office Administrators in areas of employee relations, staffing,

compensation, policy development and compliance issues.

• Handle employee relations issues for firm-wide administrative staff including coaching, counseling, performance

improvement plans, progressive discipline and terminations.

• Developed competency based performance evaluation process.

• Direct the Firm’s leave of absence program for attorneys and staff.

ADJUNCT FACULTY – Project Manager for Enterprise Management Consulting (EMC) Program

Temple University, Fox School of Business, Philadelphia, PA October 2009 – March 2010

Provided guidance to MBA student teams in their quest to provide strategic business solutions for a succession planning

problem and for a US product entry for real life business clients.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

WolfBlock LLP, Philadelphia, PA (Firm dissolution) 2004 – June 2009

Directed the day-to-day operations of the HR department of a 350 attorney firm, with 450 support staff and 10 regional

offices in 6 states. Managed 9 full time staff.

• Developed and directed HR services, policies and programs in areas of recruitment, staffing, employment,

compensation, compliance, HRIS, benefits, training, development, merger and acquisition and safety.

• Protected the assets of the Firm through extensive employee relations, proactive coaching and progressive

discipline.

• Responsible for Firm EEO/diversity compliance and Affirmative Action Plans including EEO-1 and VETS 100.

• Provided leadership, internal consulting and project management to support change management for HR capital

projects such as electronic time and attendance system, performance management, electronic pay statements, HR

website, applicant tracking, electronic recruitment process and Learning Management System/corporate university

initiatives.

• Developed and monitored annual HR budget and established reporting metrics for important Firm benchmarks.

• Directed transition from 16 different medical insurance plans with five different providers to one plan design and

cost sharing scheme that saved the firm $1 million dollars.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

Mid-Atlantic Employers Association (MEA) (formerly MADV), Valley Forge, PA 2001 – 2004

Hired for manufacturing expertise. Managed and marketed Human Resources services to 800-member non-profit employers

association. Responsible for 10 consultants and administrative assistant. Managed annual budget of up to $400K.

• Provided strategic employment law consultation to CEOs, CFOs, and HR practitioners (HR Hotline).

• Developed and designed marketing strategy for HR business segments.

• Designed, developed and taught training and briefing programs including the 10 week PHR/SPHR Prep

Course, How to Write Affirmative Action Plans, What To Do Now That You Have a Union, Small Business

Compliance, Layoff/Plant Closure/Outplacement, and HIPAA Compliance Training.

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• Prepared RFPs, directed and monitored HR projects and respective budgets delegated to consultants who provide

services to members in areas of Affirmative Action Plans, HR Policy and Procedure Manuals, Employee

Handbooks, Interim HR, Recruitment, Employee Opinion Surveys and Outplacement Services.

• Facilitated plant closures and reductions in force for client companies.

• Facilitated best practices peer discussion groups at executive, senior, and assistant HR levels.

• Wrote topical HR white papers and articles for publication in monthly member report.

• Conducted train-the-trainer programs on labor relations for corporate office of national consumer goods company.

• Increased Affirmative Action Plan business by 400% in 18 months.

REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Mail-Well Envelope, Allentown, PA 2000 – 2001

Managed 1,000 employees in six east coast manufacturing facilities (three different unions). Managed employee and labor

relations, budget, benefits, payroll, salary administration, recruiting, safety, and training development. Represented region

in corporate-wide and HR specific strategic assessment plans.

• Negotiated four and five year contract bargaining agreements.

• Planned structure and communicated announcement to close three facilities in East Region.

• Investigated and resolved region EEO, harassment, discrimination, and labor relations complaints.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Plummer Precision Optics, Pennsburg, PA 1994 – 2000

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HR department for this privately held manufacturer of optics. After federal

whistleblower quality issue, implemented extensive employee relations and organizational change initiative to restructure

company from command/control philosophy to service delivery strategy. Developed merit based performance, self-

appraisal program and optics training program. Outsourced the in-house administration of company’s 401k program and

profit sharing plan. Certified Safety Committee and participated in OSHA’s Cooperative Compliance Program. Updated job

descriptions, Employee Handbook, Quality Assurance Manual and compensation structure. Participated in due diligence for

two merger/acquisitions. Implemented new ABRA HRIS system. Developed benefit program that resulted in 25% savings

for company

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Occidental Chemical Corporation, Pottstown, PA 1990 – 1994

Coordinated HR functions for publicly held chemical manufacturer supporting 750 active and retired personnel from pre-

employment and new hire orientation to exit interviews, retirement, and death benefits. Prepared grievances, arbitrations,

and strike contingency plans. Prepared and administered HR, Security and Plant Administration budgets. Coordinated

random drug testing program for union employees and administered accident and sickness program.

EDUCATION

ROSEMONT COLLEGE, Rosemont, PA MBA with HR Concentration – Thesis on Outsourcing/Offshoring

ALVERNIA COLLEGE, Reading, PA BA – Business Administration and Marketing (double major)

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PA Human Resources Certificate

MEMBERSHIPS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2011 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Recipient

• President 2010-11 Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association and Winner of the Michael Losey Graduate

Scholarship - GVFHRA (2003)

• Member, Greater Philadelphia Executive Group (GPSEG)

• Member, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

• Member, Association of Legal Administrators

• Past Board of Director for Legislative Affairs (two terms), Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association

• Past Chair of Professional Certification Committee (two terms), Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Assn.

• Past President and Past Treasurer, BuxMont HR Association

• Past Member of Personnel Committee of Pottstown YWCA & Advisory Board Member, Women for Excellence in

Leadership (EXCEL)

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