Human Resources Manager

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Orangeburg, NY 917-***-****

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Catherine Schatz, PHR

Summary A motivated, certified Human Resources professional with an extensive

track record including benefits/compensation, strategic planning,

employee relations, performance management, recruiting,

hiring/terminations, effective communication and change management

skills. Solid knowledge of employment laws with success in

resolving complaints and improving general employee morale.

Experience 2008 - Present International Federation of Accountants

NYC, NY

Manager of Human Resources - Manage all H/R and Payroll functions for

this non-profit

International Federation that sets global accounting and auditing

standards for the acctg profession.

Full-cycle recruiting of global and local talent for all professional

and hourly staff positions.

H1B, L visas and Permanent Resident applications.

Successful authoring and implementation of US and Canadian Employee

Handbooks.

Preparation of semi-monthly payroll for US, Canada and Australia

including all financial reporting.

Oversee health, welfare, 401(k) and pension plans. Oversee Canada

benefit plans. Roll out of new voluntary benefits programs for NY

office.

Successful implementation of Paychex attendance-tracking software for

all offices.

Management of HR Associate and administrative positions.

Lead "Fun Committee" for all company sponsored employee events.

Implementation and roll out of new online performance management

system.

Research, schedule and manage professional development training

courses for staff.

Oversee monthly HR newsletter.

Serve as advisor to both management and staff on employee relations'

matters. Facilitate conflict resolution and recommend disciplinary

actions as appropriate.

Lead Human Resources training for staff, including in-house lunch and

learn seminars subjects such as effective interviewing techniques,

performance management do's and don't etc.

2005 - 2008 Imaginova Corp. NYC, NY

Manager of Human Resources and Administration - Manage all H/R,

Payroll and Office Management functions at this multi-media Company

specializing in space, science and technological innovation.

Full-cycle recruiting of all positions including designing and

placement of all help wanted ads.

Preparation of multi-state bi/wkly payroll including all financial

reporting. Preparation of Canada payroll. Upgraded payroll to ADP

Internet based payroll system.

Manage all Company benefits including Health, Welfare, Property &

Casualty, 401(k) Plan and Stock Option Plan administration.

Responsible for the roll out of new benefits program to consolidate

acquired company averaging a cost savings of $75,000 in annual

premiums. Roll out of new Property and Casualty coverage to

consolidate acquired company averaging a cost savings of $45,000 in

annual premiums.

Solely responsible for the successful transfer and implementation of

Company 401(k) plan from ADP to Fidelity.

Implemented new hire orientation program; manage on boarding, exit

interviewing and off-boarding procedures.

Provide employee relations counsel to both management and staff to

ensure that all human resources issues are handled in a consistent

manner. Facilitate conflict resolution and recommend disciplinary

actions as appropriate.

Successful implementation of Company Handbook and Performance

Management program.

Initiated successful internship program for various departments

Company wide.

Management of HR Assistant and Receptionist.

Liaison between Real Estate Brokers, Attorneys, Building Management

and outside Vendors.

Manage expenses including rent, equipment leases, office/kitchen

supplies, and petty cash. Managed successful build out of office

space.

Event planning including annual Christmas Party, and all Company

outings.

2004 - 2005 Delta Three Inc. NYC, NY

Thomas Publishing Inc. NYC, NY

HR Consultant (contract positions)

Full cycle recruiting including placement of all help wanted ads for

major Publishing and VOIP companies.

2003 - 2004 Recruitsoft, Inc. (Formerly White Amber,

Inc.) Great Neck, NY

Human Resources Manager - Manage all Human Resources functions for

this provider of staffing management services and solutions.

Sole Human Resources generalist support for employee population of 85.

Reported to CEO.

2000 - 2003 HTE Americas, Inc. Farmingdale, NY

P/T Human Resources Manager - Manager all Human Resources functions

for this international multi level marketing organization.

Sole Human Resources generalist support for an employee population of

50. Reported to CEO.

1985 - 1999 Kaye Group, Inc. NYC, NY

Human Resources Administrator/Generalist

Human Resources generalist support for an employee population of

approximately 500 employees. Reported to VP, Human Resources.

Education Queens College - BA Business Administration

Attended numerous seminars hosted by SHRM and HRNY related to HRM.

Successful completion of SHRM Generalist Program.

NY Institute of Technology - PHR and GPHR preparation courses.

Certifications & Professional of Human Resources (PHR) accredited by HRCI. Global

Licenses Professional of Human Resources (GPHR) 2010 designation in progress.

Skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ADP Pay Expert

payroll/HRIS, Ceridian payroll, Paychex payroll/HRIS software.

NY State Licensed Notary Public.

Affiliations

SHRM - active member HRNY - active member

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