Human Resources Manager

VERA HUNTER

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abjijk@r.postjobfree.com phone: 512-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior-level Human Resources professional who has directed development and

implementation of plans and programs of employee compensation/benefits to

provide a competitive level of employee motivation.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

* Start-up HR Department * Multi-Subsidiaries/Multi-locations *

Open enrollment sessions *ESPP, 5500's, FMLA

* Benefit Administration * Develop Employee Handbook *

Handling of premiums *Coaching/Counseling

* Compensation Management * Surveys/Job Grading/Titling *

Recruiting/Interviewing * Negotiations

* Organizational Restructuring * Budget Control/Cost Containment *

Conflict Resolution * Research trends

* Employee Orientation * Summary Plan Description *

Disciplinary Procedures * Stock Options

* Vendor Management * Performance Evaluations & Reviews * Cultural

Change /Visa prep * Automation

* ERISA/ADA/ADEA * COBRA/HIPPA Compliance * Job Description

Design * Multi-State Payroll

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Member Volunteer, Austin, Texas

2008-2010

. Provided free Human Resources services to local non-profits through

HR4Austin.

. Facilitated HR related discussions for various Launch Pad Job Club

clublets.

HR Generalist, Embree Construction (Successfully Completed Contract)

Austin, Texas 2008

. Applied HR expertise to the management of transactional activities

supporting 120 team members and a $10.5M annual payroll of exempt and

nonexempt employees. Appraised HR processes against state and federal

requirements.

. Prepared concise technical report of the allocations of salaries per

project, job, and location in multiple states for a worker's

compensation audit that resulted in the containment of rates and

limited year over year costs to scale with employee growth.

Human Resources Director, The 401k Company -Austin, Texas

2005-2007

Directed and managed full spectrum HR department. Recognized as results-

oriented business partner that has successful resolutions to problems and

manages multiple projects to on-time completion.

. Managed due diligence activities and directed the HR portion of the

merger and acquisition of The 401k Company by Charles Schwab. Migrated

The 401k employees to the new benefits.

. Supervised a team of HR associates fostering change through effective

collaboration across multiple locations.

. Customized consistent standards for evaluating employee performance by

aligning the various performance review processes into one competency-

based, legally defensible performance system. Coached and guided managers

on the process and the delivery of reviews and merit-based pay increases.

. Engaged broker to get RFP for health coverage. Evaluated health plans,

diagnosed deficiencies, identified cost-effective enhancements and

negotiated plan design options and pricing that contained the current

cost while industry standard increase was estimated at 12%. Conducted

open enrollment meetings for 350+ employees in 3 different locations.

Benefits Specialist, Harte-Hanks, (Successfully Completed Contract) Austin,

Texas 2004-2005

. Established FMLA guidelines, paid premiums, and administered 401k and

ESPP plans. Solved claim issues.

Benefits Administrator, Temple-Inland, (Successfully Completed Contract)

Austin, Texas 2004

. Processed retiree medical, life, disability, and COBRA benefits under

200+ different plans with 30+ different carriers.

. Updated on new HIPPA and HSA requirements.

Realtor, Austin, Texas 2001-2005

Director of Human Resources, Ci2i -Austin, Texas 2000-2001

Assessed HR issues and developed appropriate executable HR strategies in

alignment with company's business objectives. Led department start up by

building and managing all of the HR function.

. Developed and implemented a variety of programs and benefits for multi-

state employment, including 401K and stock options, which must comply

with state and/or federal guidelines.

. Supervised enrollment, application, and claims records for all benefit

plans and all other company documents and data.

. Monitored the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines

and procedures. Responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and negotiation

with vendors to ensure maximum performance and service.

. Worked collaboratively with Controller to resolve payroll and account

payable issues.

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Director of Human Resources, Nitorum Corporation - Norwalk, Connecticut

1999-2000

Conducted analyses of jobs, hourly wages, salaries and incentives to

evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness and legal compliance of

the company's pay practices. Made recommendations regarding salary grades

and/or market rates for jobs.

. Responsible for providing HR expertise to management in areas concerning

policies and programs.

. Provided coaching and counseling in organizational development, employee

relations and benefits to support various departments.

. Consistently reduced cost and improved efficiencies. Conducted new hire

orientation and exit interviews.

. Tracked compensation and benefits budget data and cost projections.

Interfaced with counterparts in similar organizations for the exchange of

compensation and benefit information. Presented benefit programs and

changes to employees.

. Formulated employee handbook and policy and procedures manual.

. Counseled managers on individual salary treatment while working with them

to develop, finalize and maintain relevant job descriptions. Analyzed

jobs and prepared job descriptions. Updated job description library.

. Introduced new expense account forms that reduced turnaround time for

check issuance to 7 days.

. Prepared and participated in external market surveys. Evaluated HRIS

Systems for implementation.

Human Resources Manager, Novadigm, Inc. - Mahwah, New Jersey 1997-

1999

Managed all design, re-design, development, and implementation of

compensation and benefit programs. Performed ongoing job grading and FLSA

determinations for new and existing positions. Conducted regular reviews of

increases, promotions, and job requisitions to assure plan compliance.

. Spearheaded use of Internet recruiting methods, significantly reducing

print advertising cost and increasing candidate pool. Recruited

managerial, exempt and non-exempt positions; conducted executive level

searches; minimized employee turnover. Restructured Wage and Salary

program resulting in compensation savings of over $100,000.

. Computed yearly budgeted forecasts for compensation and benefits in

excess of $15M.

. Constructed a banded compensation structure that combined 13 salary

grades into five bands.

. Designed employee orientation package that helped employees better

understand the company, its operations and whom to contact with questions

and to introduce key management. Improved new hire acceptance rate by

50%.

. Overhauled a benefits package that resulted in 23% reduction in claims

paid while providing increased coverage from previous package.

. Administered 401K Plan. Reviewed allocation options. Successfully

passed all testing. Implemented on-line accessibility for employees.

Produced deferred compensation statements quarterly.

. Arranged and conducted employee information presentations, enrollments

and annual benefit renewals.

. Reconciled and processed benefit invoices, 401(k) payroll contribution

and other deductions. Coordinated with third party administrators

regarding insurance claims and 401(k) issues.

. Handled issuance of employee stock options and stock purchase plans. Set

up automation for employees to track their own option information.

Assisted in plan filing and reporting methods for the SEC.

. Implemented downsizing saving $500,000 without disruption in retained

employees.

. Established an attendance program, cutting absences and the pay out of

unused vacation time by 40%.

. Negotiated rates for all corporate travel needs such as calling cards,

American Express cards, National Rental car and company leases saving

approximately $50,000. Arranged for an on-site travel representative

reducing expenses by 35%.

Personnel Manager, Mitsubishi Chemical America -White Plains, NY

1989-1997

Responsible for day to day operations of HR function including employee

relations, benefits, wage and salary administration, development and

implementation of policies and procedures and annual budget preparation.

Five years of international responsibilities that included expatriate

services and strategic planning with an acquisition due diligence

background.

. Successfully worked with foreign parent in developing policies, programs

& practices to ensure consistency and direction. Consolidated providers

and centralized benefits due to mergers and acquisitions, saving over

$500,000 on the 401K Plan.

. Prepared and presented $6M annual budget for salaries and benefits.

Processed multi-state payroll.

. Coordinated a Hay Associates job analysis and evaluation study resulting

in the development of uniform position levels and appropriate

compensation systems. Instituted the company's first appraisal system.

Implemented and administered 360-degree feedback program.

. Handled employee relocation process to control disruption and lost work

time for the employee and cost to the organization. Arranged and advised

transferees on issues of real estate, transportation of household goods

and rental of residence at new location.

. Achieved a 50% conversion from an indemnity plan to a managed health care

plan through careful planning and creating an educational presentation

full of explanations and examples.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Professional Studies

Pace University, White Plains, New York

Preparing for SPHR Certification

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