Human Resources Management

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am dynamic, proactive and people-driven professional with over 14 years of increasingly

responsible HR experience, including over 12 as Human Resources Executive.

Proven ability to provide critical support in the development and implementation of HR

strategies that achieve business results. Equally adept at optimizing performance through

organizational change. Excellent skills in problem solving, multi-tasking and

communications. A trusted company advocate who can effectively balance the needs of

both individual and organization

Please accept the enclosed resume as an expression of interest in exploring employment

opportunities with your organization in the HR department.

I am a candidate worthy of consideration. I am well respected in my profession as an

upstanding, hard-working individual who can be counted on to "get the job done."

Hands on experienced with HRIS, AAE, EEO, FMLA,ADA laws and policies, as well as

5500 reporting, SOX and internal audits. Expert in payroll and employee benefits

management and administration. I am bottom line aware and sensitive HR Executive

I am motivator, “guidance counselor” to management and employees in employment laws

and policies, and “out of the box” thinker.

Though my resume is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot fully demonstrate the manner

in which I have achieved success. Character, personality, and the ability to work in any

environment can be evidenced in a personal meeting.

I am also licensed in health and P&C Insurance in NJ, NY and CA. In a process of getting

SPHR certification.

I would welcome an interviewing opportunity at your earliest convenience. Thank you for

your time and consideration. I am certain that I can be a contributing member of your

company.

Mario M Pavisic

58 Dewey St, Garfield, NJ 07026

C: 973-***-****

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

A highly talented and accomplished Senior Human Resources management professional

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly skilled in employment and immigration laws and regulations.

• Adept at implementing policies, procedures, and employee programs.

• Superior problem-solving and analysis skills, recognized for ability to ‘get the job done.’

• Experienced with discrimination, disciplinary, harassment, and labor relation issues.

• Strong background in training, personnel development, and benefits administration and management

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and motivational skills.

• Investigated employment relations issues, and resolved the issues

• Experienced with Unionized workforce, negotiated labor disputes with Union representatives

• EEO,AA,5500 and other reporting

• Internal and SOX audits

• Road Mapping and resources management

• Experienced with for profit and not for profit entities

• Experienced with stock options administrations

• 401K, Workman’s Comp and employee benefits expert, as well as corporate P&C insurance

• Expert in US (state and federal) and Canadian labor laws

• Expert in immigration and relocations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arkadin, INC

02/2009-PRESENT

Director Human Resources NORAM

• Managed human resource department ( 5 states,2 countries)

• Member of senior executive team, responsible for significant HR budget as well as corporate wide T&E compliance

• Managed team of 3 (2 remote)

• Go To for disciplinary actions.

• Managed several types of vendors (Payroll & HRIS, 401K, Employee Benefits, Office Supplies, P&C and many

more)

• Worked closely with corporate in France on major global projects, spearheaded several

• Administrated all employee benefits plan

• Successfully implemented HRIS, On-line expense management tool, travel agency and T&E policy which were

nonexistent, on line performance reviews

• Managed several budgets on top of HR OPEX

• Training, T&E, Meetings, Annual bonuses and salary or merit increases

• One of the lead project managers to come up with corporate values, and rolling out same globally

• GO TO for CEO, CFO and Country GM for all HR related matter

• 1 of 3 Project managers in organizing GMM (global management meeting) in San Diego for 400 attendee for 4 days

Zoni, INC

08/2006-02/2009

Director Human Resources & Payroll

• Oversaw general human resource functions, including employee relations, payroll, benefits, and compliance.

• Monitored and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding US citizens and immigrants.

• Reviewed employee disciplinary actions, and initiated appropriate interventions.

• Reviewed, edited, and updated employee handbook and various company policies. Combined 8 different handbooks

in one uniformed companywide

• Investigated, negotiated, and resolved employee sexual harassment incident, avoiding official filing of suit.

• Established, managed, and maintained vendor relationships.

• Worked closely with senior management on multiple projects.

• Administrated 3 different 401K and benefits, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws

• Managed and negotiated all insurance coverage (P&C, Workman’s Comp, D&O, Crime, Health and other)

• Migrated payroll and time and attendance system from Paycheck to ADP

• Migrated all three 401K plans to other provider, improving customer service to employees

Radvision

12/2002-08/2006

Director HR & Organization-AMERICAS

• Global organization (headquartered in Israel) with international employees and managers team

• Managed new employee orientation, recruiting strategies and policies, and temporary housing for new employees.

• Worked closely with legal department to arrange sponsorships, work visas, and student visas.

• Updated employee handbook and several outdated, as well as incorrect, policies

• Organized and facilitated quarterly management meeting (GM, VP’s and AVP’s)

• Organized and facilitated monthly management meeting ( GM and all department managers)

• Administrated 401K and benefits, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws

• Site management

• Travel management- all travel cost had to be approved by HR,saved 30K over last 4 quarters based on same time last

year results

• Initiated, coordinated and executed 401K provider change, to benefit organization as well as employees

• Organized and facilitated several well being activities for whole US operation (4 offices),individually as well as one

company weekend

• Performance review process -training and management

• Hands on recruiter(full life cycle

• Actively worked on lowering turn around rate with great success, created several retention policies and procedures

• Worked very close with GM Americas on day to day issues, as well as promotion and salary increases when and if

needed

• Worked very close with Controller-Americas

• Passed thorough several internal audits as well as SOX audit with excellent results

• Participated in quarterly sales meetings, on several presented on going HR projects

• Presented Corporate with plan to start providing 401K mach, minimizing corporate expenses and maximizing effect

and use it as important retention too;

• After board approval, issued stock options, and walked employees thorough registering with options administrator

• Served as “one stop” shop for all employee grievances in regards to benefits, performance, compensation and

personnel issues

• Created, managed controller HR budget

• Organized and facilitated Training, team building events and town meetings

• Relocated employees from Israel, working close with CIS and our legal

• Traveled 50% of the time (main Office Fair Lawn NJ, San Jose CA, Bedford NH, McLean VA, Peru South America)

• Managed and negotiated all insurance coverage (P&C, Workmans Comp, D&O, Crime, Health and other)

Shine, Inc 07/2000 – 12/2002

Director-Human Resources & Training

• Headquartered in Korea, Operations offices in US

• Researched, reviewed and implemented new 401K plan, at no cost for the company

• Renegotiated health benefits, lowered initial proposed increase from 11% to 6% (3 type of health benefits in the

organization, consolidated to one plan)

• Facility management

• Team lead of first ever internal audit (HR and Accounting procedures, compliances, EEO and Labor laws)

• Team building events

• Facilitated training and wrote training literature, major focus on cultural differences

• After Controller was let go, took over responsibility for finance department

• Wrote and implemented whole new employee handbook, worked closely with legal council

• Responsible for HR and Finance Department budget

• Consolidated insurance policies (workman’s comp, liability, etc)

• Full life cycle recruiting, hands on

• Successfully rented one of our warehouse facility, working closely with real estate agents, attorneys, architect and all

other involved

• Migrated payroll system from Paycheck to ADP

• Managed and negotiated all insurance coverage (P&C, Workmans Comp, D&O, Crime, Health and other)

• Managed 6 remote locations(including 2 in Canada)

Xerox Corporation, NJ 05/1994 – 07/2000

Human Resources Manager (1996 – 2000)

• Responsible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Management; Compensation Planning; IT, Exempt and Non-exempt

Recruiting; Benefit Planning and Implementation; Employee Relations; Labor Relations; Strategic Planning and

Organizational Development. Directed all human resources strategies and programs.

• Defined job roles, performed succession planning, and carried out strategic development to assist corporate growth.

• Continually formulated and initiated changes and adjustments to human resources infrastructure to provide highest

levels of support as company grew and developed.

• Created and implemented recruitment and selection strategies.

• Ensured compliance with all EEO and Affirmative Action regulations. Maintained diversity of employee population,

provided training and coaching for management on diversity and equal opportunity.

• Managed training and developed guidelines in areas of evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions.

• Represented company at employee-related hearings and investigations.

• Oversaw recruiting strategies, interview process, and exit interview activities.

• Prepared separation notices and accompanying support documentation.

• Formulated recruiting strategies and prepared recommendations for senior management.

• Directed all employee relations, counseling, and training programs.

• Worked closely with HR management throughout company, ensuring consistency of programs and practices.

• Coordinated employee relocation activities and packages.

Labor Relations Specialist (1995 – 1996)

• Performed staffing and employee orientation actions.

• Conducted career and personal guidance for employees.

• Updated company policy book, ensured distribution of all policy updates and changes.

INTERNSHIPS

Xerox Corporation, Europe (1994 – 1995)

Intern

EDUCATION

SPHR Certification

In progress

Breckenridge Group, NY

Certification in Staffing Technology and Interviewing Techniques, 2000

Rutgers University, NJ

MS in Human Resources Management, 2000

Key courses included Labor Management, Business Management, and Project Management

University of Croatia

BS in Human Resources, 1994

LANGUAGES

Fluent in German, Croatian, English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Heart and Soul Xeroid Award, Xerox, 1998. For Performance Above and Beyond Job Description.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

New York State Internet Association (NYSIA)

Keywords: Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Director, HR Management, Personnel Management, Employee

Resources Management, Senior Manager, Executive Director, Personnel Director, Labor Resource Management

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