Human Resources Manager

ELLEN MURPHY

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SUMMARY

. Accomplished Senior Human Resources professional / Office Manager

. Over the past 15 years has played a key role as a business partner to

senior management at a $5M investment advisory firm in Boston.

. Offers a unique breadth and depth of skills with expertise in the

following functions:

Recruitment Employee Relations /Vendor

Relations On-Boarding Process Corporate

Relocations/Renovations

Benefits Administration Office Services

Policy Development and Implementation Special Events

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRILLIUM ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Boston, MA

Human Resources /Office Manager (1996-2010)

Reported to Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration,

effectively managed day-to-day operations and provided human resource

leadership and support for this socially responsible investment firm with

assets exceeding $950M; budget $850K.

. Collaborated with brokers and introduced changes to medical plans that

reduced company premium approximately 18% while maintaining the same

level and quality of benefits to employees.

. Administered company benefits including medical, dental, disability,

flexible spending and COBRA. Primary resource for external service

providers and internal clients resolving issues quickly and

completely.

. Built strong vendor relationships and managed negotiations with

insurers and service/supply companies to achieve maximum savings.

. Conducted new employee orientations that included benefits education

sessions.

Led recruiting efforts and reduced costs by 15%-30% per hire by

sourcing, screening and identifying qualified candidates to fill open

positions.

. Reorganized and periodically updated employee policy manual to reflect

new employment trends and legislation. Acted as an internal

consultant providing guidance and interpretation of policies as

needed.

. Created the company's first formal on-boarding process that reduced

learning curve for new employees, accelerated their productivity and

set them up for success.

. Managed major renovation of office to support organizational growth

that included budgeting, scheduling, interior and electrical

renovations, furniture procurement and "greening" of the office. $200k

project was completed successfully within budget and with minimum

impact on productivity.

. Conducted needs assessment and created/delivered programs to recognize

employees for outstanding achievements.

. Communicated with landlord regarding any facility/tenant issues

including lease negotiations and renewals.

. Planned off site meetings and special events (corporate training

retreats, 25th anniversary of company) including creation of budget,

venue and program.

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS & RESEARCH; Manchester, MA

Administrative Manager (1994-1996)

Provided administrative support to Owner/President and handled diverse

responsibilities in corporate office including recruiting, benefits

administration and development/implementation of human resource policies.

Maintained privately owned property and building and supervised all related

services.

. Managed major conversion and installation of new PC-networked system that

improved efficiency. Scheduled and coordinated training on new software

programs that shortened learning curve for end-users.

ELLEN MURPHY

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLSTEN KIMBERLY QUALITY CARE; Boston, MA

Manager, Administrative Services and Human Resources (1991-1994)

Reported to Senior Vice President, Human Resources, directed staff of six;

budget $1.4M.

. Directed/implemented major relocation project. Led team of contractors

in efficient transition of 70+ employees to 28K sq. ft. facility on

schedule and within $500k budget. Communicated move related procedures

to all levels in organization. Recognized by peers for this effort with

"Customer Service and Excellence Award."

. Managed administrative operations, real estate/facilities maintenance,

telecommunications, purchasing, travel bureau, space and personnel

programs focusing on cost-effectiveness and improved services.

. Established new office systems and vendor relationships. Negotiated

prices reducing expenses by 23%.

. Supervised company downsizing effort after acquisition; consolidated

office space to accommodate staff reductions, negotiated disposition of

assets; terminated equipment leases and service contracts. Final

employee to close corporate offices.

. Conceptualized, marketed and launched corporate programs that improved

employee engagement and boosted morale: New Employee Orientations;

Wellness/Fitness Plan; Safety/Self Defense Program; and Career

Transition/Outplacement Program.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA (accelerated program toward B.S. in

Business Management)

Bentley College, Waltham, MA (Certificate Programs in both Human Resource

Management and Benefits Management)

Boston Business School, Boston, MA (two-year business program)

MS Office Skills

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

Member, Society for Human Resources Management

Member, Northeast Human Resources Association

Certified Yoga Instructor

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