Human Resources Management

Janet Chesley, PHR

*** ******** ********* 516-***-****

Merrick, NY 11566 **********@***.***

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Experienced Human Resources professional with a proven history of success

implementing strategic improvements, creating productive business

partnerships, and providing value to employers. Highly skilled in the

planning and implementation of all facets of the human resources function.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of legal compliance to handle employee

relations issues and solid communication and interpersonal skills to coach

managers and employees in performance and professional development.

Human Resources Competencies

Recruitment & Retention - Performance Management - Policies & Procedures -

Compliance

Payroll - Worker's Compensation - Change Management - Employment Law

- Project Management Benefits & Compensation - Systems & Process

Improvement - Employee Relations

EXPERIENCE

The Lloyd Companies, New York, NY 2001-present

Human Resources and Risk Management

Promoted to positions of successively greater responsibility as a result of

excellent performance. Developed and implemented human resources

department in the prior absence of the function; currently provides support

to a multi-site employee population. Reports directly to the CEO; member

of senior board/management team.

Benefits & Compensation

> Handles compensation and benefits plan administration; processes payroll.

> Researched and analyzed salary and benefits standards for competitiveness

with market offerings.

> Recognized the need for improved benefits programs; negotiated with

carriers to achieve cost effective solutions; designed and implemented

new 401K plan and an upgraded benefits package.

Legal & Compliance

> Ensures compliance with all federal and state plans including VETS

Reporting, EEO, E Verify, and Affirmative Action Plans.

> Maintains up-to-date understanding of constantly shifting visa and

immigration laws; primary point of contact to immigration attorney and

general counsel.

> Implemented and administered a new multi-site Worker's Compensation

Policy and Risk Management Program.

HR Strategy & Support

> Collaborates with senior management team in the development of multiple

HR strategy efforts to align with the company objectives as well as the

HR department's mission, to better serve employees.

> Coaches supervisors in HR matters involving recruitment, performance,

discipline, and development.

> Develops and executes communication plans to appraise employees on

relevant issues requiring action including benefits, policies,

compensation, and job titling.

Employee Relations

> Advises senior executives on employee relations issues. Facilitates

conflict resolution; negotiates employment and termination agreements.

> Created job structure efficiency; wrote, measured and edited job

descriptions for optimum effectiveness and compliance with legal and EEOC

guidelines.

> Designed and implemented new company policies; created new employee

handbook.

> Proposed strategy, designed and implemented new compensation step

progression plans; coached senior management on accurate plan

administration.

Recruitment & Retention

> Drove the implementation of a new recruitment process; resulted in

improved hiring and talent retention as a result of better cultural fit.

Analyzed and determined optimal medium for technology and general

recruitment.

> Recognized the need for improved performance management and support of

professional growth; created and implemented a new performance management

system; collaborated with senior management in progress evaluation and

development of employee career paths, resulting in increased employee job

satisfaction.

CMP MEDIA, San Francisco, California 2000-2001

Manager of Human Resources

Managed West Coast recruitment and retention project; coached management on

staff relations issues, handled conflicts and terminations. Reported

directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Position

eliminated due to corporate merger with UBM and ensuing downsizing.

> Directed the selection process of staff at every level, up to and

including Vice President.

> Conducted orientation and open enrollment programs; communicated benefits

programs to staff.

> Utilized exceptional communication skills to facilitate training programs

for client populations.

> Led the development and implementation of an employee discussion program;

positively impacted post merger morale.

> Partnered with senior executives to create succession plans and

strategize organizational development.

Leviton Manufacturing, Little Neck, NY 1998-2000

Manager of Human Resources

Advised senior management in the United States, Canada, and Mexico on all

human resources issues. Administered compensation and relocation policy;

interfaced with General Counsel on all legal issues. Directed a staff of

four; reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

Position eliminated due to Corporate Restructuring.

> Listened to employees and advocated for employee development; inspired

and collaborated with senior management to create employee career paths.

> Successfully recruited and hired for nonexempt, exempt, technical, and

executive positions for 850 person staff.

> Leveraged facilitation and coaching skills; advised executives and staff

in conflict resolution and career development.

> Ensured legal and policy compliance for transfers, promotions,

discipline, and termination.

> Upgraded human resource data management systems; led the implementation

of PeopleSoft 7.0.

EDUCATION

State University College at BROCKPORT; Human Resources Management

New York Institute of Technology - PHR, Human Resources Management

CW Post /LIU - Human Resources Management

Cornell University - Human Resources Management

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