Manager Human Resource

Kathy Cadic

** ***** ******, ******, ** *****

732-***-**** **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SHRM certified Human Resource Manager with hands on experience in all areas

of HR operations. Solid knowledge of federal and state labor laws, OSHA

requirements, and benefit administration, demonstrated ability of

effectively working with employees and management regarding all employment

and issues in union and non-union environments. Skilled in developing

effective programs for recruiting, staffing and training in order to

decrease turnover cost to employer. Expert in implementing cost saving

measures to the employer without compromising the integrity of business or

workforce. Technology savvy with expert level in Microsoft Office and

Outlook, Resource-hire, Ceridian payroll and HRIS, ADP payroll and HRIS.

Selected Accomplishments

> Negotiated with third party payroll processing company for a

discounted cost per processing fee with access to the HRIS system

(saving $8,000 per year).

> Investigated new ways to control insurance costs and manipulated

plans without sacrificing employee coverage (saving an average of

$90,000 per year).

> Executed an Annual Performance Appraisal system. Held training

sessions to educate managers and supervisors as to the proper way

of writing and presenting the reviews. Received positive feedback

from employees as now performance was being recognized and goals

set.

> Developed a training program using data entry personnel through

local temp agencies at a reduced bill rate until they were

proficient in check encoding. This ensured enough personnel was

available to meet contract deadlines. The training program was

then introduced to other processing centers with similar results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential (will reveal at time of interview), Red Bank, NJ

September 2010- Present

Human Resource Manager

Responsible for two hotel locations, providing support and advice in

areas of: employment law, benefits, 401k, training programs, recruitment,

incentive plans, work/life balance and career development.

. Work closely with President updating benefits afforded to

employees.

. Developed new recruiting methods to ensure constant coverage of

vital positions.

. Installed and managed companies first Human Resource Information

System, training management in usage.

. Updated Employee Handbook to be compliant with employment law.

. Developed retention programs to reduce turnover by installing

perquisite that gives company competiveness in the hospitality

market.

. Counsel managers on employee/labor relation issues, manage employee

grievances till resolution.

. Instituted changes in payroll practices to be compliant with FLSA

guidelines.

. Audited I-9 procedures to ensure INS requirements.

. Revised Performance Appraisal Program to correspond with the

assorted positions that enable employees to gain a more meaningful

direction of their career path and choices.

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Jersey City, NJ

March 2009 - July 2010

Human Resource Manager

Responsible for three locations (75 lawyers, 62 support staff), providing

advice and counsel to management in the following areas: employee

relations, compensation, manpower planning (reductions and organizational

re-alignments), performance management, career development, delivery of

training initiatives, CBA negotiations, and compliance with firm

initiatives and programs by applying the following:

. Worked with unionized staff members and management in providing

leadership, direction and experience in the areas of federal and state

employment laws, implemented and customized HR programs, products and

services.

. Furnished support and guidance to managers and director in the areas of

compensation, compliance, record-keeping and general HR related

inquiries.

. Ensured that leadership and employees were informed of HR policies and

practices, NNJLS programs and proposed changes that would affect the

employees and/or the operation's effectiveness.

. Assisted in the development, implementation and communication of company

policies and procedures established and maintained favorable employee

relationships with employees at all levels.

. Counseled facility managers on employee/labor relation issues; managed

resolution of employee complaints and union grievances.

. Maintained and administered health benefit plans, disability, and

workers' compensation, FMLA, COBRA, 401A and 403B pension plans.

. Instituted yearly cost savings totaling over $95K buy negotiating with

third party payroll processing company for a better cost per processing

and manipulating health benefit plans without sacrificing employee

coverage.

Kaplan Company, Highland Park, NJ

February 2006 - March 2009

Human Resource Manager

Originated the HR role. Hired to create and manage the Human Resources

department within this Residential/ Commercial Development / Property

Management company supporting 350 non-union employees. Goals and

initiatives included the following:

. Created and implemented policies and procedures by crafting and

distributing an Employee Handbook.

. Created and implemented an Annual Performance Appraisal system with

proper review forms and trained/instructed managers and supervisors on

how and what to include within the review.

. Monitored the effectiveness of existing compensation and benefit

programs, and instituted plan revisions and new plans, which were

competitive, cost-effective and consistent with industry trends.

. Managed 401k plans, consulted with auditors and brokers and compiling

information for yearly testing. Ensured the compensation and benefit

programs were administered in compliance with the established personnel

policies, programs, and practices.

. Established a training program for managers and supervisors with subjects

such as, sexual harassment, drug abuse, Workers' Comp and OSHA

compliance.

. Created proper documentation for discipline and instructions on the three-

step process, conducted classes to upper management as to the proper

procedure of applying said documentation.

. Negotiated with insurance brokers for more realistic medical and dental

premiums, and launched a Health and Wellness program that reduced overall

benefit costs to company.

. Established and managed a Safety Committee, composing a Safety Manual in

compliance with OSHA safety standards. Implemented said program by

conducting monthly meetings to ensure employees and management received

the latest industry specific safety updated material.

. Undertook the elevated unemployment rates and reduced cost to the company

by training managers and supervisors in proper documentation and

appealing all cases.

. Made certain all current and future documentation was labor law compliant

including all job sites having the proper updated law posters and OSHA

specified manuals.

. Communicated with business owners on a daily basis on such subjects of

budget reduction, employee retention, morale issues, and business trends

in the industry and future goals.

. Established an employee's information intranet website, thereby allowing

employees to gain access to information regarding the company and their

benefits.

Fiserv Solutions, (Financial Services Item Processing), South Plainfield,

NJ 1989 - 2005

Human Resource Manager AVP (June 1993 - April 2005)

Managed and administered policies in areas of recruiting, new employee

orientation, exit interviews, kept employees informed of/in compliance with

company policies as well as supervised payroll preparation and processing.

Provided full HR support to six additional centers located in Pennsylvania,

Maryland, and Virginia for a total of 600+ employees and managed a staff of

four. Acting as business partner to the Center Manager and functional

Senior Management I was able to recruit top talent, implement cross

training programs to help maintain budget goals, and address employee

morale issues to reduce turnover.

. Developed training program using data entry personnel through local temp

agencies at reduced bill rate until proficient in check encoding.

. Reduced company's exposure to unlawful employment practices by counseling

the management teams through training classes in areas of Workers' Comp,

OSHA regulations, FMLA, and NJFL to satisfy state and federal compliance,

reducing the Company's exposure to unknowing but unlawful employment

practices.

. As per Fiserv's zero tolerance policy, conducted annual classes in

halting sexual harassment and drug abuse in the workplace.

. Worked in conjunction with Executive management to develop executive

compensation programs, including short and long-term incentive plans, and

perquisite programs to ensure they are consistent with company strategies

and goals.

. Coordinated open enrollment and the administering of benefits to

employees, also tracked usage and verified all billing for medical,

dental, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, FMLA and Cobra.

. Reduced benefit expenditures by instituting and managing a regional

Health & Wellness Program through health fairs, health related

newsletters and onsite health testing.

. Compiled the yearly Affirmative Action Plan, and provided reduction in

force analysis to Senior Management.

Check Encoder/Supervisor (June 1989 - June 1993)

Encoded checks and reconciled differences within the bank deposits.

Coordinated workflow and managed the daily operations of the statement

rendition department. Transferred to Human Resource Dept. June 1993.

EDUCATION

Upsala College

Middlesex County College

Certification Program - Mastering Human Resource Management

Certifications: Yearly certification by SHRM and AMA in the following

areas:

Human Resources and the Law

Employment Law Update

ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Workers' Comp Regulations

Issues in Employment Law

EEOC Hiring Compliance

New York Employment Law Update

New Jersey Employment Law Update

Corporate Training Department

Train the Trainer

Interviewing for Results

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Tools and Techniques

Maximizing Interpersonal Interactions

Effective Performance Appraisal

Productivity Improvement/ Work Flow Analysis

Leaders Edge 1 & 2

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Alexander Hamilton Institute for Employment Law member/article contributor

1/2000 - Present

SHRM Member, active member of the National Association of Professional

Women (NAPW) 10/1998 - Present

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