Human Resources Management
Resume:
Abbe Dolobowsky
*-** ******** *****, ***. ***B, Fair Lawn NJ 07410-4714
****.**********@*******.*** - ***********@*******.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in managing multiple
priorities, meeting deadlines, working independently and thinking
creatively. Versatile with business savvy and solid understanding of
business and management. Team player. Positive attitude. Advanced technical
skills in human resources, employee relations, labor relations, legal and
contract issues, grievances, arbitrations, conduct, discipline, Family and
Medical Leave Act / FMLA, Reasonable Accommodation, ADA, EEO and advice to
management. Expertise in writing. Strong generalist and office management
background.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Specialist III - Compensation and Classification 2009
Westchester County - Department of Human Resources, White Plains, NY
Note: Unanticipated countywide layoffs due to 2010 budget cuts; position
abolished.
. Ensured the appropriate management of department headcount and position
assignments to meet department goals within budgetary constraints.
. Provided overall human resources generalist support to numerous
departments.
. Wrote job specifications and descriptions to ensure effective candidate
identification and appropriate compensation levels.
. Evaluated position classifications.
. Ensured compliance with state and county employment laws and county
regulations for all HR activity.
. Participated in employee classification cases, requiring a full study of
employee duties and responsibilities, research into comparable titles
within the county and written report to present findings and
recommendations.
. Advised and approved HR eligibility for positions and ensured accuracy.
Human Resources Specialist - Labor and Employee Relations 2006 - 2008
US Environmental Protection Agency, New York, NY
. Managed confidential and complex human resources, employee relations and
labor relations matters in an unionized environment, including conduct,
progressive discipline, terminations, grievances, arbitrations, contract
interpretation, contract negotiations and issues, settlement negotiations
and agreements, Unfair Labor Practice (ULPs) charges, disability and
reasonable accommodation / ADA issues, work / life programs, information
requests, performance management, Family and Medical Leave Act / FMLA,
leave management, investigations, etc.
. Advised and trained management on human resources, labor relations and
employee relations issues, policies, procedures and technical matters.
. Protected employer from liability by ensuring compliance with employment
laws, such as ADA, FMLA and EEOC regulations, and union contracts.
Through my efforts, the employer had extremely high success in EEO
complaints, termination appeals and union grievances.
. Increased managers performance and skills by counseling and conducting
trainings on a variety of HR and employee relations issues. Ensured
management and employer compliance and avoided liability.
. Handled open season for health benefits enrollment, health benefits
issues, etc.
. Resolved personnel issues and settlement agreements.
. Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and current case
law.
Abbe Dolobowsky
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Human Resources Specialist - Employee / Labor Relations 2001 - 2006
VA Medical Center - Department of Veterans Affairs, Bronx, NY
. Managed complex and confidential human resources, employee relations and
labor relations matters including conduct, Reasonable Accommodation, ADA,
modified duty, workers compensation, return to work, Family and Medical
Leave Act / FMLA, leave management, EEO complaints, diversity issues,
union contract interpretation and negotiations, suitability for
employment, fraud, investigations, counseling, progressive discipline,
terminations, grievances, arbitrations, MSPB Appeals, Disciplinary Appeals
Boards (national), Administrative Boards of Investigation, Unfair Labor
Practice (ULPs) charges, White House inquiries, Office of Inspector
General Hotline referrals, settlement agreements, investigations,
performance management, position classification, etc. Strong generalist
experience.
. Managed labor relations with multiple unions. Managed employee
relations.
. Protected employer from liability by ensuring compliance with employment
laws, such as ADA, FMLA and EEOC regulations, and union contracts.
Through my efforts, the employer had extremely high success in EEO
complaints, termination appeals and union grievances.
. Increased managers performance and skills by counseling and conducting
trainings on a variety of HR and employee relations issues. Ensured
management and employer compliance and avoided liability.
. Wrote extensively, including correspondence and agency responses
pertaining to complex cases and policies issues.
. Advised management on complex human resources, employee relations and
labor relations issues, policies and technical matters.
. Resolved disputes and personnel issues. Negotiated agreements to resolve
conflicts and controversial disputes.
. Trained and counseled managers and supervisors. Developed, wrote and
conducted trainings.
. Agency expert, technical advisor and authoritative consultant to senior
management on complex human resources, employee relations and labor
relations issues.
. Recommended and facilitated implementation of new approaches to address
problems and issues.
. Impact and implementation of contracts, legislation, regulations and
policies.
. Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and current case
law.
Independent Consultant 1997 - 2001
Proposal Writer / Project Coordinator / Conference Coordinator / Educator,
NJ & NY
. Wrote business, engineering and marketing proposals; marketing materials;
and conference and membership communications.
. Coordinated projects and national conference. Increased revenue and
membership.
Office Manager / Human Resources 1995 - 1997
Breakthrough Services & Consulting, Inc. - Fiscal Services for Non-profits,
NJ & NY
. Responsible for business office management and daily administrative
operations, including human resources, health insurance benefits,
purchasing, marketing, client services and contract management.
. Responsible for full charge electronic bookkeeping and accounting for
firm and clients.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Branch Office Manager / Human Resources 8 Years
Suburban Associates - Market Research Firm, Paramus, NJ
. Responsible for human resources activities - recruiting, hiring,
training, compensation, bonuses, terminations, employee relations,
benefits, etc.
. Responsible for branch office management and daily administrative
operations, including prepared statistical reports, budgets and contracts.
. Supervised staff and motivated to increase production.
Abbe Dolobowsky
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.S. - summa cum laude (with highest honors)
The College Of New Jersey
GPA 3.86 / Top 10% of Class.
Kappa Delta Pi - National Honor Society, member and award recipient.
(ADA, FMLA and Workers Compensation Laws; (Reasonable Accommodation;
(Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); ( EEO Complaints; (National HR/EEO
Managers; (HR and EEO in the Workplace Conferences; (EEO Conferences;
(Mediation; (Alternate Dispute Resolution; (Alternative Bridges to
Resolution; (Disciplinary Actions; (Arbitrations; (Disciplinary Appeals
Board (National Technical Advisor); (Investigations; (Nonviolent Workplace;
(Compliance; (Suitability Adjudication; (Labor Law and Labor Arbitration
Conferences; (Position Classification; (Leadership Development; (Preventing
Sexual Harassment; (Skills for Effective Teamwork; (Emotional Intelligence;
(Defensive Driving; (Personally Identifiable Information; (Release of
Information and The Privacy Act; (Cyber Security Awareness; (The Ethics of
Metadata; (NOFEAR Act; (FEMA Emergency Incident Response; etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
( Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
( Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplesoft,
human resources systems, etc.
( Leadership activities in community organizations.
( 2007 Honor Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to LGBT
communities.
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