Manager Management
Resume:
KATHLEEN M. DECANN, PHR
Williamson, NY 14589
315-***-**** Home 585-***-**** Mobile
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SUMMARY:
Experienced HR Manager with expertise in strategic recruitment, employee
benefits design/administration, compensation design/administration, Labor
Relations, OSHA Compliance, coaching/counseling, Expert in ADP Payroll/HRIS
and Time and Attendance systems. Exceptional communication and analytical
skills. Ability to identify problems/issues and confront them. Effectively
employs negotiation and conflict management skills to resolve issues.
PROFESSIONAL MISSON STATEMENT:
To dually support an organization's business strategies and its employees
by offering the best-in-class corporate HR solutions and services which
ultimately contribute to the success of the organization.
MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AFFILIATIONS:
< Conducted extensive compensation and benefits valuation benchmark
analysis to market, identified areas of non-competitiveness and
proposed to Board of Directors, implemented changes in programs.
< Worked to aggressively manage WC Claims and safety programs,
received refund on WC premium of $128k.
< Restructured Retiree medical plan options to gain premium savings of
$61k per year.
< Implemented Self-funded drug program with PBM, realized 3% increase
vs. 15% drug premium trends.
< Researched, evaluated, and transitioned 45mm 401(k) retirement plan to
a new fully bundled service provider and additionally reduced plan
expenses by 10%.
< Experienced and assisted in due diligence and HR merger/acquisition
processes with specific focus in corporate benefit and compensation
programs.
< Lectured at University of Rochester's School of Nursing, on the impact
of health care costs with Employer groups.
< Past member of Preferred Care & Excellus BCBS Business Advisory Groups
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Blossom View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sodus, NY
Human Resource Manager 6/2010 - Present
* Member of Blossom View Nursing Home's leadership team providing human
resource expertise in directing/executing strategic goals/objectives
of the organization
* Meeting participant and contributor for improving business process
deficiencies by employing Lean Six Sigma methodologies
* Strategic recruitment and retention of medical and professional staff.
* Conduct all employee on-boarding including orientation.
* Support, coach, and advise management teams in the appropriate
resolution of employee related issues (i.e. disciplinary situations,
terminations, and the appropriate documentation.
* Conduct employee terminations and exit interviews evaluate and analyze
trends in turnover, make corrective actions as necessary with
management.
* Conduct staff HR training and development of management/supervisory
personnel.
* Management of unemployment/workers comp/disability claims, etc...
* Management of ADP Payroll/HRIS system
* Management and administration of employee benefit plans (PTO, 401k,
Medical, Dental, STD, etc
* Participant in safety committee for workplace safety relating to OSHA
(blood borne pathogens, PPE, infection control, etc
* Management of compensation systems, merit budget, and performance
management program. Assist managers in creating performace
improvement plans or development plans.
* Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
* Maintain compliance with State and Federal employment laws.
Sentry Group, Rochester, NY ( Safe Manufacturer)
Corporate Compensation & Benefits Manager 5/2000 - 10/2009
< Monitor trends in Benefits plan design to ensure plans are competitive
and current; evaluate alternatives and costs, make recommendations to
management concerning cost sharing between the company and employees.
< Benchmark existing company benefits against market, analyzing
benchmark data and internal selection to provide interpretation/trends
on participant behavior, employer costs, plan design. Additionally
solicit vendors to make recommendations for design changes, conduct
vendor contract updates and procedural changes.
< Chairperson/Fiduciary for 401(k) Administrative Committee.
< Manage Payroll staff in production of payroll and processing of
applicable required tax filings. Manage HRIS System.
< In coordination with Finance, research and identify
design/administrative changes that impact Sentry Group's 401(k) and
SERP plans. Ensure compliance with regulatory provisions and maintain
awareness of impact of legislative changes.
< Design programs that improve delivery of benefits and liaise with HR
Assistants to implement programs.
< Liaise with Corporate Wellness Manager to develop and design benefit
programs that complement and coordinate with wellness and disease
management initiatives.
< Monitor financial performance of all welfare, fringe, and defined
contribution plans, qualified and non-qualified, recommend
additional/changes to benefit plans/carriers/vendors to optimize costs
and improve efficiency and delivery of benefit programs
< Participate in activities such as annual FASB 106 Valuation, 5500's,
retirement plan audits, 401(k), FSA, internal auditing procedures, and
Cafeteria Plan discrimination testing with external consultants,
auditors, service providers.
< Liaise with Legal to negotiate contracts and ensure contractual
obligations are met by the carriers/vendors.
Manage carrier/vendor relationships and monitor vendor performance
< Conducted job analysis and studies to determine competitiveness of
Total Remuneration as it relates to benchmark of domestic and
international positions.
< Establish and manage a strategic communications plan and budget for
all benefit plans
< Manage various communications activities such as annual employee
benefits statements; development of SPDs; development and maintenance
of Benefits portion of Policy Manual; SAR mailings; etc.
< Under VP of Human Resources and working with other HR Managers,
support organization with strategic HR initiatives as designated by
Sr. Leadership team.
DSI, Rochester, NY (formerly Kodak Imaging Services, acquired by Danka)
HR Compensation/Benefits Analyst 12/97 - 5/2000
< Assisted in creation of innovative salary structures, salary bands &
incentive programs for 1800+ employees.
< Conducted wage/salary analysis to assure alignment with national
markets and major metropolitan areas.
< Conducted job studies/evaluations to determine competitiveness based
on internal/external equity.
< Prepared various HR reports including labor summary & turnover
analysis for distribution to DSI's
< Collaborated with parent company's corporate headquarters on HR
projects to integrate division with new programs or changes in
existing policies/procedures.
The Relph Agency, Pittsford, New York
Group Benefits Administrator 6/1997 - 12/1997
Administration & Service of Benefit Programs (Life, Optional Life, Dental,
Medical, LTD, for large & small corps.
Human Resource Generalist - Per Diem 4/1995 - 6/1997
Specialized in corporate benefit programs and professional &
technical recruitment for manufacturing and retail companies.
PSC Inc., Webster, New York (National and International
manufacturer of laser scanners).
Benefits Coordinator/Human Resource Generalist 4/1993 - 4/1995
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Currently studying for Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
certification through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit
Plans.
Software Knowledge:
Microsoft Office/XP
Ceridian Payroll/HRIS/Crystal Reports
ADP Products (Payexpert, HRexpert, HRB, EZLaborManager,
Reportsmith, and ADP Reportwriter)
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
Professional of Human Resources (PHR) as designated by the
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
(Currently in recertification process)
PERSONAL:
Treasurer, Town of Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Committee
(2003 - 2005)
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