Manager Human Resources

LISA A. KESSLER

*** ******** ***** 201-***-****

Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Cell: 201-***-****

**********@*********.***

SUMMARY

Trusted advisor to senior management with proven track record in selecting

and growing talented associates. Brings passionate commitment to partner

with business leaders in developing strategies to maximize employee

capabilities and performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BARR LABORATORIES Oct 2007 - June 2008

Human Resources Consultant

. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing a University

Relations program.

. Evaluated and developed new employment programs such as Employee Referral

Program and Internal Job Postings.

. Designed new processes for applicant flow through the Kenexa applicant

tracking system.

. Oversaw the development of reports and metrics produced from the

applicant tracking system.

. Created an HR marketing plan to be used to attract all levels of talent

including displays, new hire packages, material posted on the website and

Company Overview summaries.

. Coached junior recruiters and HR analysts in the recruitment process.

AVON PRODUCTS 2005- June 2007

Human Resources Manager

. Managed an HR team of three and worked closely with the R&D Senior

management team.

. Handled employee relations, employee engagement, performance management,

training and development, compensation and recruitment efforts for the

300 associates in Research and Development.

. Implemented new college recruitment program for Global Research and

Development. Effectively managed the recruitment and onboarding of 65+

new hires from temporary employees through senior management in one year.

. Designed recruitment reporting tools to measure key metrics within the

recruitment process.

. Reduced the recruiting expenses by 25% by utilizing alternative methods

of sourcing and heavily promoting the Employee Referral Program.

. Managed the downsizing initiatives within Avon.

. Directed the summer intern program.

. Established PhD Roundtable for sourcing top doctoral candidates in

research.

. Established mentoring programs for all levels within the organization.

. Evaluated and implemented training courses of management skills for

technical professionals.

. Delivered annual Corporate Ethics training programs to the R&D

facility.

. Coordinated the outsourcing of various HR functions for the Suffern

location.

. Facilitated focus groups to improve employee morale and engagement as

measured by corporate survey.

. Guided managers on all employee performance issues including development

of action plans for employees as needed.

. Collaboratively worked with the legal department to ensure Avon complied

with all employment laws.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY 1998 - 2004

Manager

During growth period, successfully filled engineering positions across four

locations with an average of 40 to 50 openings at a given time. Performed

all employment relation functions for Allendale site. Member of the

Allendale Site Management Team.

. Met goal of increasing diversity among applicants, candidates and new

hires across all four locations.

. Created procedures and guidelines for recruiting and interviewing among

four R&D locations recently integrated from mergers and acquisitions.

. Role as Evaluator and Pilot Member for selection and implementation of

Brass Ring Applicant Tracking system.

. Strengthened EEO documentation procedures to meet federal requirements.

. Prepared data for successful recruitment audit review for Minnesota

location.

. Administered and managed employee referral program reducing cost of hire

by an average of 10%.

. Maintained very low employee turnover and high employee satisfaction

through initiatives such as flex time and alternative work arrangements.

Additionally, implemented compensation and vacation studies to develop

consistency and competitiveness.

. Implemented improved performance evaluation process by working with

managers on more in-depth employee evaluation, feedback and development

plan procedures.

. Assisted managers and employees in identifying training opportunities for

employee development.

. Key role as Transition Manager in successfully facilitating the transfers

and terminations of 75 employees resulting from site closure. Handled

responsibilities of communication and coordination for the site.

. Developed and delivered Business Ethics programs for the Allendale site.

SUPERIOR BANK, Montvale, NJ 1998

Corporate Recruiter

Recruited and hired all positions at corporate headquarters and

approximately 20 satellite locations nationwide.

. Implemented manager interview training classes at headquarters and

satellite locations to ensure consistent and effective interviewing

techniques.

. Worked with cross functional areas including the president and legal

counsel to create a comprehensive Employee Handbook distributed to all

employees. Conducted weekly new employee orientation training.

. Delivered seminars educating managers on the effectiveness of flexible

work options as a key factor in employee retention.

JP MORGAN, New York, NY 1989 - 1997

MBA Program Recruiter, Global Technology Operations (1996 - 1997)

Undergraduate Recruiter, Global Technology Operations (1993 - 1995)

. Key role in developing the first MBA recruiting program for the global

technology operations area.

. Created and delivered campus presentations outlining employment and

career opportunities within the global technology operations area to

audiences of up to 400 students.

. Conducted on campus interviews and scheduled full day in-house interviews

for candidates. Extended employment offers resulting in up to 50 new

hires annually.

. Prepared and administered month long orientation and training programs

for all new hires. In-depth training program included technical,

financial service industry, and corporate culture modules.

. Coordinated both the undergraduate and MBA intern programs.

Computer Programmer and Business Analyst (1989 - 1993)

EDUCATION

MBA, Management and Finance 1995 New York University, New York, NY

BS, Applied Economics 1989 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

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