Mesa, AZ ***** 480-***-****
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Alison Maier
Objective Seeking a challenging position in Human Resources which
offers opportunities for personal contribution and
professional growth
Professional Aug 2000 - Aug 2009 Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics Mountain
experience View, CA
Director of Human Resources
Demonstrated generalist competencies which included
benefits, 401(k), including new quarterly enrollment, loan
processing, etc., workers' compensation, safety, new hire
orientation and performance planning.
Managed and updated all benefit plans (health, vision,
dental, life, AD&D, disability, COBRA) as required
Obtained cost effective, employee serving benefits and
presented benefit renewal options and recommendations to
the President.
Planned, directed and initiated all recruiting activities.
This includes, but is not limited to, posting/placing ads,
screening resumes, conducting initial phone interviews,
scheduling staff interviews, checking references, filing
all incoming resumes as required.
Conducted continuing study of all HR policies, programs and
practices to keep management informed of new developments.
Informed the CEO and executive team of significant problems
that jeopardized the achievement of company goals and those
that were not being addressed adequately at the line
management level.
Lead company compliance with all existing governmental and
labor legal reporting requirements including any related to
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA),
the Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
Maintained minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
Monitored the tracking of all OSHA-related data.
Responsible for all workers' compensation claims. This
includes filing claims as required, completing wage and
hour requests, communicating with managers regarding the
status of employees, providing coverage for employees on
leave, etc.
Responsible for all unemployment claims filed with the EDD.
This includes attending unemployment hearings when
necessary.
Conducted investigations when employee complaints or
concerns were brought forth.
Provided assistance and counseling to employees.
Reviewed, guided and approved management recommendations
for employment terminations.
Managed service awards and miscellaneous company events.
Conducted exit interviews when necessary.
Provided a monthly headcount report for CFO.
Updated employee handbook when necessary.
Trained management team on company policies and procedures
as needed.
1995 - 2000 North Coast Medical Morgan Hill, CA
Human Resources Manager
Coordinated the company benefit programs and negotiated new
contracts.
Administered compensation and benefits programs.
Coordinated and administrated all company regulatory
requirements which included affirmative action, OSHA and
EEOC.
Provided first-line interviewing for all departments.
Negotiated employment contracts with temporary agencies.
Developed job descriptions and evaluations.
Assured company-wide compliance to proper documentation for
disciplinary actions.
Conducted investigations when necessary.
Conducted all new hire orientations and exit interviews.
Maintained personnel policies and procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel and payroll records.
Responsible for workers' compensation issues.
Administered all payroll functions.
Created and implemented employee handbook.
1991 - 1995 North Coast Medical Morgan Hill, CA
Executive Assistant
Provided all administrative support to the President and
Director of Sales.
Generated sales, overtime, backorder and turnover reports.
Coordinated company meetings and employee activities.
Handled incoming calls to the President.
Maintained contracts with vendors.
1988 - 1991 General Cinema Corporation Chestnut Hill, MA
Mailroom Supervisor
Supervised two mailroom employees.
Ensured all daily mail was distributed correctly and in a
timely manner to 325 employees.
Coordinated the delivery of confidential and/or
time-sensitive documents both within General Cinema and to
outside businesses.
Responsible for the photocopying for all memoranda and mass
mailings within the company.
Maintained all photocopy machines.
Ordered all office supplies and distributed the same.
Maintained billing records for overnight mail and office
supplies.
Education 1982 - 1987 Boston University
Boston, MA
Mathematics