Pamela A. Hamman
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Elma, New York 14059 ************@**********.***
Professional Summary
Senior Human Resource Professional with progressive leadership experience
strategically aligning organizational goals, directing initiatives for
talent management, effectively managing change, and leading Human Resource
operational processes.
Strategic Initiatives Implemented:
. Scorecard Process
. Employee Development Programs
. Implementation of Rewards & Recognition Programs
Leadership Committees:
401k, Compliance, Executive, Sustainability, International HR, Special
Projects
Areas of Expertise:
. Benefits & Payroll Administration . Training & Development
. Talent Management
. Performance Management . Regulatory Compliance
. Project Management
. Salary & Succession Planning . Change Management .
Facilities and Security
Professional Experience
Lactalis American Group, Inc. (Sorrento Division), Buffalo, NY 1999 -
2011
LAG is a subsidiary of Groupe Lactalis, one of the three largest dairy
companies in the world.
Vice President, Human Resources (2009 - 2011)
Corporate Human Resource Director (2008 - 2009)
Corporate Human Resource Manager (2003 - 2008)
Payroll/Benefits Manager (1999 - 2003)
LAG is nearly a billion dollar in sales, with 5 Plant and 2 Commercial
locations in the U.S. and over 1,600 employees. Direct all company Human
Resources, Facilities, Security, and Training; participate in Executive,
International H/R, Compliance, 401k, and Sustainability committees
reporting directly to the CEO. Managed Human Resource scorecards and work
with three-year plan, budgeting and benefit plan designs.
. Organized employee rewards program including employee appreciation,
President's Awards, Carrot a Day, and spot award program.
. Implemented strategic measurements for trainers and individual training
programs, sourcing all documentation online.
. Helped to initiate branding for recruitment, plus career website and
company intranet capabilities for candidates.
. Initiated system for efficient comparison of vendor bids for security and
facilities projects.
. Created grade and range schedules for entire organization and worked with
managers on placement of their employees.
. Helped implement Corporate Compliance Policy and Program with Legal
Department.
. Worked with all Corporate and plant staff on creating succession planning
spreadsheet and interpreting data.
. Created scorecards and bonus tie-in program supporting strategic
objectives for HR Dept.
. Supported international mobility programs, including interns, permanent
employees and visa processing.
. Implemented a behavioral based interviewing process across the business.
. Headed up the conversion project from ADP to in-house system multiple
times.
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Professional Experience (continued)
B.F.I., Buffalo, New York 1998 - 1999
Payroll Manager
Managed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for Buffalo and Ontario utilizing ADP
for 1,000 union and non-union employees. Oversaw all Canadian and U.S.
reporting as well as General Ledger monthly entries, reporting to
Controller.
. Converted Canadian payroll and timekeeping systems.
Client Logic, Buffalo, New York 1995 - 1998
Sr. Payroll Accountant
Oversee and process multi-state payroll for 1,800 employees on ADP,
reporting to Human Resource Manager and then to Controller. Responsible
for PR journal entries, prepared various reports.
. Led implementation of Kronos timekeeping system for all
payroll activities.
M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York 1994 - 1995
Payroll Supervisor
Supervised eight employees and performed all tax filings and reporting.
Managed bi-weekly payroll of 4,500 employees in multi-state environment,
reporting to Human Resource V.P./Manager.
. Key player in software conversion; developed and documented policy and
procedures for department.
Computer Task Group, Inc., Buffalo, New York 1987 -
1994
Payroll Supervisor
Began as an administrator and was promoted within two years to Supervisor.
Was responsible for processing and supervising bi-weekly payroll for 3,500
employees in multi-state environment. Prepared various reports and
maintained all tax updates to system.
. Headed up successful effort converting mainframe system, worked closely
with Benefits and Finance Departments, reporting to both.
Kayak Manufacturing Corp., Buffalo, New York 1982 - 1987
Payroll/Benefits Supervisor
Worked in Accounts Receivable and Payroll Departments.
. Promoted within a year and administered all Benefit plans and performed
screening interviews for management.
Education
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York
B.S. - Business Administration
Erie Community College, Buffalo, New York
A.A.S. - Business Administration