M A RY B E T H D AY
Milltown, NJ ***** * 732-***-**** * ***********@*****.***
H U M A N R E S O U RC E S C O O R D I N AT O R /S P E C I A L I S T
HR Knowledge & Skills
Staff Recruitment &Retention FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Orientation & Training
Employee Relations HR Programs/Project Management Event Planning
HRIS Technologies Organizational Planning Strategic Planning
HR Policies & Procedures
Qualifications & Achievements
* Exceptional problem solver, driven to succeed by finding the best possible outcome.
* Fostered an open door environment conductive to positive dialogue for all employees.
* Responsible for development and maintenance of new HRIS system.
* Wrote updates to employee manuals covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, and
FMLA policy.
* Ability to cultivate diversity in the workplace.
* Proactive in becoming familiar with new laws and regulations before it becomes effective for a smooth transition
in the workplace.
* Experience as an event Planner which includes holiday parties, employee appreciation week activities, business
functions etc.
* Ability to handle multiple and time sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work being delivered.
* Consulted with management on employee relations and various projects.
* Analytical thinker, problem solver, follows through and inquisitive.
* Excellent communication and presentations skills.
Professional Experience
SPECTRUM FOR LIVING, Edison, NJ 2007 to 2009
HR Specialist
* Responsible for recruitment of staff and achieved a low vacancy rate for the organization saving over $200,000
a year in paying overtime.
* Resolved issues involving employees with a positive attitude.
* Coordinated the tracking of resumes, screening/scheduling interviews, responded to applicants, made
recommendations for hire, and scheduled pre employment physicals.
* Demonstrated ability to cultivate diversity in the workplace.
* Handled employee inquires including job postings, benefits, policies and procedures.
* Advised on issues involving employee performance, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.
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HOME LIFE INSURANCE, Piscataway, NJ 1993 1995
Business Analyst
* Updated the system in a timely manner reducing the costs of downtime.
* Maintained APL programs to modify the data entry screens for all users.
* Designed and implemented necessary changes to optimize the usage of the system.
* Prepare system for testing to ensure the upgrades were done properly.
METLIFE, Bridgewater, NJ 1992 1993
Programmer/Systems Analyst
* Saved the company over $500,000 by discovering inaccurate calculations of premiums.
* Coordinate the development, testing, and analysis of data records.
* Support and enhance the financial reporting system .
TWIN COUNTY GROCERS, Edison, NJ 1990 1992
Human Resources Administrator
* Design, develop and implement a new HRIS for the entire company reducing
administrative costs.
* Provide recruitment assistance to Labor Relations Manager.
* Verify timecards and enter information into payroll database.
Education & Certifications
Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
The Chubb Institute Parsippany, NJ
Certificate of Computer Programming
Fairleigh Dickenson University Madison, NJ
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Of Note
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of Employee Relations, Recruitment & Retention, Human
Resource Development, Employment Law and Strategic Planning.
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Activities:
Worked as a volunteer for professional services, food banks, schools, habitat for humanity and at
the Barclays (for YMCA)
Technology:
Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.