Human Resource Manager

ELAINE M. BUZA

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Camillus, NY 13031

315-***-**** (H) 315-***-**** (W)

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Summary: A committed and proven leader who is strategy and goal-oriented, driven as a problem-solver and facilitates process

improvements with the goal of increasing organizational effectiveness. Both people and task oriented, works with a sense of urgency to

meet goals and objectives while advocating for continuous organizational improvement.

WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Manager, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC Syracuse, NY 2/2008 to Present

• Created a start-up human resource department for newly merged multi-specialty medical practice consisting of 200+

employees in five medical divisions at nine locations

• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board of Physicians in strategic operational and human

resource initiatives

• Analyze staffing needs and facilitate recruitment and hiring processes, formulate job descriptions, training practices,

performance management, facilitate timely solutions to HR related operational issues

• Advise and coach managers on human resource matters as well as employee relations using integrity-based methods

• Analyze compensation and pay scales; create annual salary budget

• Broad knowledge base regarding employment laws as well as state and federal employment regulations

• Negotiate and implement all employee benefits – compensation, health/dental/life insurance, disability, worker’s comp,

FMLA, 401K

• Oversee the payroll function, timekeeping records and Paid Time Off

Vice President Human Resources, Haun Companies Syracuse, NY 2006-2008

Human Resource Manager, Haun Welding Supply, Inc./Haun Specialty Gases, Inc. 2000-2006

• Corporate Officer and member of the Executive team involved in formulating the business plan and setting long-range strategic

direction

• Responsible for leading all human resource functions and overseeing payroll for the Syracuse, NY corporate headquarters, gas

filling plant, warehouse and retail operations, and thirteen branch locations located in multi-states; involved in the setup and

opening of three new branch locations

• Developed and implemented the hiring process, managed employee performance, promoted improvement initiatives

• Coached managers in facilitating solutions to employee issues and employment matters

• Administered all employee benefits – compensation, health/dental insurance, disability, worker’s comp, FMLA, 401K, PTO

• Oversaw the payroll function, timekeeping records and Paid Time Off

Retail Sales Representative, Whitehall Robins Healthcare Syracuse, NY territory 1997-2000 (Part-time employment)

• Represented an exclusive line of healthcare products in eighty stores throughout the Syracuse area

• Developed a personal client base while establishing strong product loyalty

• Achieved maximum product distribution resulting in incremental sales

Administrative Assistant, Crucible Specialty Metals Syracuse, NY 1995-1996 (Part-time employment)

• Assisted Purchasing Department in facilitating and developing of purchasing functions within the maintenance departments

• Performed Human Resource Administrative duties for HR person on medical leave

Library Clerk, Sidney B. Coulter Library at O.C.C. Syracuse, NY 1993-1995 (Part-time employment)

• Assisted library patrons in general use of the library

• Maintained organization of library materials, processed books and reference materials into the library computer system

• Assisted in the implementation of the Multilist Library Computer System

Buyer/Manager, Deys Department Stores Syracuse, NY 1985-1993

• Developed and executed buying, merchandising and marketing strategies for a major multi-location department store

• Maximized departmental sales and gross margin

• Controlled inventory levels through classification selection, pricing and promotion

• Conducted sales and customer service training for newly hired associates

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SUNY Empire College B.S. Business and Economics

SHRM Certification Course, LeMoyne College

Professional in Human Resources Certification 2005 (SHRM)

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