JAMES M. CUNNINGHAM
*** ****** *****, **** *******, PA 19382 ******@*******.***
610-***-**** (M)
PROFILE
Dynamic Human Resources professional with diverse experience in healthcare
industries. Adept in all aspects of human resources including employee
relations, client management, compensation, training and development and
recruitment. Effectively partners with all levels of management within an
organization, including senior executives. Capable communicator and high-
energy motivator with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet
strategic business goals.
Program / Policy Development Benefits / Compensation Policy Development
Legal Compliance Employee Relations Project Management
Recruitment Executive / Staff Training HR Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENEX SERVICES, INC. Wayne, PA
June 2007 - July 2009
Human Resources Representative II
Provide employee relations and recruitment support to field branch managers
in the North East and South West regions. Manage and monitor progressive
discipline practices and assist managers in the proper handling of employee
relations issues for these regions. Assist in investigation and resolution
of employee grievances and coordinate the process of responding to
complaints. Provide employment policy and procedure interpretation for
management and employees. Provide guidance and training to managers
regarding the phone screening and interviewing process.
. Resolve technical issues regarding Applicant Tracking System and
troubleshot computers on the managers' end.
. As part of a team, update recruiting and employee relations policy and
procedure manual and training manual for managers.
. Source, screen and market candidates in a wide variety of expert roles
such as nurses, medical and vocational case managers, and department
supervisors and managers.
. Use creative recruiting methods such as networking, utilizing niche
organizations, and industry specific conferences.
. Train managers in the full cycle recruitment process.
BCA EMPLOYEE MGT. GROUP, West Chester, PA
January 2006 - May 2007
Senior Benefit and Human Resources Administrator
Administered all aspects of the Benefits plans and functions within the
Human Resources/Benefits department to over 35 clients. Managed
relationships with benefit brokers and benefit providers to ensure client
requirements are attained. Assisted with the development and implementation
of HR and Benefit policies for new and existing clients. Administered
workers compensation plans for all clients, including generation of
certifications, reporting and maintaining workers compensation claims.
. Conducted on-site Training and Development on benefit policies and HR
policies for new and existing clients.
. Negotiated with insurance carriers for the best and most cost effective
plans.
MEDSTAFF HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, Newtown Square, PA
April 2002 - January 2006
Senior Human Resources and Benefits Administrator
Prepared employee evaluations and provided feedback to Team Leaders and
Managers. Developed corrective action plans with managers and their
employees. Provided administrative support to in-house and outside offices,
payroll, benefits, 401(k) plan administration, and exit interviewing.
Primarily responsible for company's HR compliance project.
. Delivered Training and Development for all employees and management.
. Designed and delivered new hire orientation.
. Sourced, screened and marketed candidates for entry level to management
level positions.
ROY F. WESTON, INC. West Chester, PA
June 2001 - October 2001
Human Resources Department: Employment Coordinator
Conducted the life cycle hiring process and company wide recruitment
advertising. Reviewed and selected candidates for interviewing. Interacted
directly with all employees and management involving numerous levels of HR
policy and administration. Conducted exit interviews company wide.
. Analyzed exit interview data and created a spreadsheet highlighting key
components of turnover rates and presented this to the VPHR.
SCIENTIFIC STAFFING INC. King of Prussia, PA
November 2000 - May 2001
Scientific Staffing Consultant
Identified and recruited qualified candidates for all levels and platforms
of the Pharmaceutical Industry including Regulatory Affairs, Oracle DBAs,
Medical Writers, and BioEngineers. Utilized all resources available to
identify qualified candidates such as the Internet, cold calling,
networking, and referrals. Interviewed, screened, and tested applicants to
determine their skill sets and individual strengths to assess placement
opportunities. Managed relationships with clients by partnering to provide
staffing solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management, May 2000
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
John L. Grove College of Business
Nationally accredited by I.A.M.E., The International Association of
Management Education, (formerly The AACSB)
TECHNOLOGY PROFILE
Microsoft Office, ADP, Crystal Reporting, PCPW, iCIMS Talent Platform