ABI GAIL EIGER
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Summary of Experience:
Accomplished Performance Driven Human Resources Professional. Recognized
for innovative problem solving skills and an excellent grasp on high tech
communications and business trends. Proven achievement, working and
strategizing, with global teams and implementing solutions locally and
worldwide. International Work Experience encompassing diverse cultures and
customs. Exceptional Customer Relations skills that consistently produce
win-win results for clients and company. Highly organized and efficient in
fast paced multitasking environments and able to prioritize effectively.
Summary of Professional Skills:
Benefits Administration: Life Insurance, Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K
and 403B plans, Defined Benefits Plans, Tuition Assistance, Payroll
Administration for domestic and international employees. .Mergers and
Acquisitions and Organizational Development. Inpat/Expat relocation and
administration. Knowledge of International, Federal and State labor laws
including COBRA, ADA, EEO, Affirmative Action, FMLA. Performance Appraisal
and Review, Full Cycle Recruiting and Employee Relations. Report writing in
HRIS and ADP.
Summary of Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite ( 2000, 2003, 2007), Microsoft Office Specialist
Certification (Word 2003),Visio, Lotus, PeopleSoft, ADP, Resumix,
RecruitSoft/Taleo, HTML Windows, Mac, Unix. Franklin Covey Certification,
Career Resources Customer Service Training
WORK EXPERIENCE
2010- Present The Workplace and Career Resources, CT
Position: Job Coach, Trainer and Instructor
Train a variety of clients from High School Students
through Mature and Retired individuals; Computer Basics,
Grammar, Human Resources Policies such as Confidentiality,
Harassment, Federal and State Laws and Learning and Study
Skills.
2005 - 2009 Cornell University Medical College
Position: Human Resources International Coordinator and
Generalist
Human Resources Generalist duties for employees located in
University campuses and research facilities abroad and in
the US
. Liaison for employees abroad, regarding HR issues
. Generate and track Job Requisitions and Recruit non
academic staff
. Facilitated New Hire Orientation and processed New Hire
paperwork
. Responsible for attendance, leave tracking and
reconciliation of employees
. Liaison with Finance for efficient processing of weekly
payroll
. Policy Administration and Research of US and
International Law
. JCAHO Review member and Credentialing
. Coordinate Special Events such as Benefit Fairs, and
Employee Recognition Celebrations
1998- 2002 British Telecom North America, New York, NY
Position: Human Resources Generalist
. Coordinated Visa and Green card processing
. Full responsibility for Expat and Inpat Matters
including Benefits, Relocation, Assimilation and
Orientation, Payroll and Tax
. Composed and Researched Policy and Employee manual,
. Compliance with Domestic and Foreign Labor Laws: OSHA,
ADA, EEO, Affirmative Action
. Full Cycle Recruitment of Technical, Sales, Internet and
Administrative personnel, Finance and Payroll, and
Summer Interns
. New Hire Training & Orientation; Manager Effectiveness
Training; Safety and Security
. Coordinated Employee functions such Holiday Party,
Softball Tournament, and High-Tea
. Coordinated Benefits and maintained enrollment and
changes for 401K, Medical/Dental and Insurance and
Employee Tuition Assistance.
. Employee Relations - Performance Improvement, Employee
Complaints/Investigations, Exit Interviews
. Wrote RFP for implementation of PeopleSoft and ADP
1991-1996 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Career Planning and Placement Representative (College of
Engineering)
Departmental Support & Research (Intra College Support Agency)
Human Resource Planning Assistant (Office of Student
Employment)
2002-2004 ADECCO Technical Temporary Services: Deloitte Consulting,
Recruiting Coordinator
1996-1998 Temporary Human Resources positions and Substitute Teaching,
City of Stamford, CT
Education and Honors
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
BS Industrial Labor Relations/Human Resources
St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
Paralegal Certificate
Honors: Joseph Grossman Fellowship
Cornell Tradition Fellow
Cornell Alumni Association of Rochester Scholarship
Cornell University Council
Housatonic Community College 2009
Maturity Works for Business Program
Intensive refresher and training course covering Microsoft Word 2003,
obtaining Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate.
Franklin Covey's Focus on Business; Effective Job Strategies. Career
Planning Development stressing 21st Century Work Environment Etiquette and
Performance Expectations.