Human Resources Manager

Summary

Motivated Human Resources professional with broad domestic and

international experience and proven record of establishing and managing an

effective HR department, as well as contributing to the company's growth by

hiring exceptional talent, is looking to be a driving force in the success

of a challenging, fast-paced and energetic company.

Specialized Skills and Experience

Human Resource Administration Employee Relations

Benchmarking Studies Recruitment/Retention

Performance Management Compliance/Management Training

Policy/Manuals Mergers & Acquisitions

Development/Training Programs Equal Employment

Opportunity/Diversity

Experience

Hullspeed Energy, (Pawling, NY)

Westwood, MA

Benefits/HR Consultant

November 2009 - present

. Consulting for a start-up project development company in the energy

sector

. Designing and implementing their employee benefits package

. Authoring and advising on the company's policies and procedures

BTU Industries

Waltham, MA

Director of Human Resources

December 2008 - Sept. 2009 (layoff)

. Directed the Human Resources function for a domestic and international

renewable energy technology and power generation "start-up" company

. As a member of the Operating Committee, directed Human Resources

policies for employees at the corporate office and international

locations

. Advised CEO and Executive Management on people strategy, employee

relations, and on benefit and compensation matters

. Re-designed the employee benefits package, saving the company over

$15,000 in annual medical premium costs.

. Re-authored the company Employee Handbook, Travel Policy and

Relocation Policy

. Successfully coached Senior Management to significantly improve

internal communication and organizational decision-making, resulting

in fair and consistent resolution of employee relation's issues

. Developed a performance management process by implementing goal

setting, performance evaluations and feedback, talent review,

succession planning and annual evaluations, significantly improving

feedback and career communications between managers and staff; re-

aligning the staff with the vision and goals of the CEO and Executive

management

. Responsible for all recruitment efforts; successfully located and

hired the SVP of Asset Management within 1 month of request

. Collaborated with Finance in developing time tracking policy and

procedure, significantly improving the accuracy of employee time

tracking for payroll, project cost allocations and budgets

. Developed and administered company-wide policy and procedure; employee

relations; compensation and job classification structure;

recruitment/staffing, domestic and international; employee retention;

legal compliance; H1B Visa and employee relocation administration

(domestic and international)

. Supervised the administrative staff, including IT, Travel, Graphics

and Administrative Assistants, improving overall office procedures and

cost cutting practices

Amerivault Corp.

Waltham, MA

Human Resources Manager

July 2007 to 10/08 (Layoff due to M&A)

. Upgraded service levels for the Human Resources function in support of

company core business goals and objectives

. Established compliance of all corporate driven policies, procedures,

programs and regulations pertaining to Human Resources: Affirmative

Action; FMLA policies. SAS70 Compliance

. Successfully established professional relationships with all levels of

management and staff

. Partnered with Executive Team in business decision-making on staffing

needs and compensation

. Coached and mentored management on skill sets required for improved

employee performance and proficiency throughout the organization

. Updated the payroll system to ADP PayExpert, saving the company $4,000

per year in payroll costs

. Successfully developed the recruiting process; organized and

facilitated the New Hire Orientation Program

. Research and implement company-wide training programs; State Training

Grant process

. Research, implement and administer company-wide employee benefit

programs

. Promote and facilitate company employee recognition programs

NStar Electric & Gas

Westwood, MA

Major Accounts Billing Coordinator

May 2006 to July 2007

. Responsible for coordinating and processing special Gas billing for

major clients. Managing all

. aspects regarding change in process and administration of Gas Special

Ledger accounts

. Successful in correcting long-standing errors with the MIT account and

revising the billing process

. Authored a Billing Manual that organized and streamlined the process

and was ultimately used by management

. Established positive customer relations with customers averaging over

$2million a month in payments

Barry Financial

Walpole, MA Human Resources Manager

Feb. 2003 - July 2004

Human Resource Consultant

July 2004 - July 2005

. Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures and revised

benefits package; provided answers for medical/dental insurance

questions; developed management/employee communication procedures

. Management/Employee coaching in relation to employee situations and

recruitment strategies

. Worked with President and department managers to establish corporate

culture and methods of internal and external communication, and

executive training for employee relation issues

. Participated in compensation survey programs to maintain competitive

salary bases

. Managed all HR functions including performance reviews, payroll and

oversaw administrative staff

The Bulfinch Group

Needham, MA Human Resource Manager (Contract)

Feb. 2002 - Aug. 2002

. Managed Human Resource administration

. Processed financial transactions with brokerage houses and investment

companies

. Directed and implemented all surveys, data updates and questionnaires;

developed and monitored marketing programs

. Compliance and management training programs (interviewing, employee

relations, succession planning)

Isovia, Inc.

Boston, MA Director of Human Resources - (Company sold product and

dissolved) Oct. 2000 - Aug. 2001

. Established and developed an effective HR department

. Developed comprehensive benefits package (401k) working with brokers,

Compensation Policies and Employee Relations Policies

. Worked with President, Board of Directors, VP and Operations Manager

to influence corporate communication and company culture standards

Isovia, Inc. (cont.)

. Initiated Work-Life Balance and Career Development Programs. Oversaw

adherence to State and Federal legislation, EEO practices; directed

all recruitment efforts while streamlining procedures; implementation

of ADP Payroll; Office facilities management; In-House training and

continuing education benefits

. Managed a staff consisting of a Benefits Manager, Payroll Supervisor,

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Sr. Financial Analyst, and Executive

Administrative Assistant

. Developed and implemented company Employee Policy Handbook

TAC Worldwide Companies

Newton, MA Corporate Recruiting Manager

April 1999 - Oct. 2000

. Supervised all staff, exempt and non-exempt recruiting efforts for

corporate locations

. Managed, through subordinates, the maintenance of the Internet and

Intranet site postings for all positions

. Implemented and oversaw the Predictive Index Employee Program

(recruitment tool)

. Negotiated and established salary ranges for all levels of positions

in coordination with the determination of grade levels and writing job

descriptions

. Developed and presented New Hire Orientation Program and Management

Training Programs; developed Career Planning for internal employee

development

. Managed employee relocation processes. Managed company referral

program

Education

Regis College, Weston, MA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, Minor in Psychology

Massachusetts Educator Certification/Mass. Education Board - April 1996

Professional Affiliations

NEHRA Member; NEWFA (New England Work and Family Association) Member

References furnished upon request.

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