Joanne C. Muccione, PHR
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
Cell: 862-***-**** Email: ******@*********.***
. Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 13-year HR
career distinguished by commended performance and proven results.
. Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in
employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation,
conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management,
HR policies development and legal compliance.
. Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing
teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate
policies, job descriptions and management reports.
HR Skills
Staff Recruitment and Retention
HR policies and Procedures
Employee Relations
Benefit Administration
Orientation and Onboarding
Training and Development
Leave Laws
Professional Experience
Niagara Conservation, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey
April 2006 - Present
A manufacturer/distributor of water and energy conservation products.
Human Resources Manager
. Responsible for full cycle recruiting for non-exempt and exempt
positions which included: preparing job descriptions and standards of
achievement, posting positions on job boards, establishing an
assessment test and interview program, interviewing and assessing
candidates, counseling managers on candidate selection, processing
background and reference checks, developing and extending employment
offers, negotiating search firm agreements and conducting new hire
orientations.
. Responsible for processing terminations (discharge for cause,
reduction in force and resignations).
. Responsible for employee development by creating an employee talent
profiles and assessing employee training needs.
. Responsible for maintaining the company's benefit programs and
informing employees of benefits; obtaining and evaluating benefit
contract bids, recommending benefit programs to management, designing
and conducting educational programs on benefits programs.
. Responsible for maintaining a pay plan by conducting periodic pay
surveys, monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions;
recommending, planning and implementing pay structure revisions and
processing paperwork for payroll.
. Responsible for ensuring legal compliance by monitoring and
implementing applicable federal and state requirements, conducting
investigations, maintaining records, representing the organization in
legal matters.
. Responsible for maintaining management guidelines by recommending,
preparing, and updating Human Resource policies and procedures.
. Responsible for coordinating immigration activities from interaction
with attorneys to processing all company required paperwork.
. Responsible for maintaining all personal records, current and past
records, I-9 forms and attendance records.
. Responsible for facilitating the company's Safety Committee, Wellness
Committee, Culture and Communication Committee, and Morale and
Motivation Committee.
. Travel as needed to the company's satellite offices in California and
Texas.
Immunomedics, Incorporated, Morris Plains, New Jersey
May 2001 - March 2006
A Biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of antibody-based
products for the target and treatment of cancer, autoimmune and other
serious diseases.
Associate Manager 2004-2006
Assistant Manager 2002-2004
Human Resources Representative 2001-
2002
. Responsible for full cycle recruiting for non-exempt and exempt
positions which included: preparing job descriptions, posting
positions on job boards, interviewing and assessing candidates,
counseling managers on candidate selection, processing background and
reference checks, developing and extending employment offers,
negotiating search firm agreements and conducting new hire
orientations.
. Responsible for processing terminations (discharge for cause,
reduction in force and resignations).
. Supervise receptionist and several administrative staff.
. Responsible for counseling managers and employees on legislative,
medical, disciplinary and work performance matters.
. Responsible for coordinating immigration activities from interaction
with attorneys to processing all company required paperwork.
. Responsible for facilitating Employee Internal Advisory Board Monthly
meetings, serve on the Cost Savings Incentive Program Board and
maintain positive employee relations.
ClinForce, Morristown, New Jersey 2000-
2001
A national provider of resource solutions serving the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, medical devices and related clinical trials industries.
Recruiter Associate
. Reviewed, edited and submitted resumes to companies with open
positions.
. Prepared benefit packages and answered benefit questions.
. Maintained follow up files for monthly quality assurance calls.
. Prepared contracts for 1099 and W-2 candidates.
. Conducted reference checks.
. Searched the Internet for viable candidates.
. Interviewed applicants and assisted in their training.
Croda Incorporated, Parsippany, New Jersey 1998-
2000
A global leader of specialty chemicals sold to personal care and
healthcare.
Human Resources Assistant
. Administered computerized attendance program.
. Prepared new employee packages.
. Prepared separation packages.
. Analyzed invoices.
. Performed training of receptionists and served as back up on both a
schedule and as needed basis.
. Coordinated interview scheduling.
. Maintained follow up files for annual salary reviews, probationary
reviews and 401K eligibility.
. Assisted with providing employee benefits, policy and procedure
interpretation.
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts - Sussex County Community College
Continuing Education/Professional Affiliations
Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Active Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Notary Public for the State of New Jersey (valid until April 20, 2016)