Human Resources Management
Resume:
Kristi Russo
North Caldwell, NJ 07006
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CAREER PROFILE
A strategic Human Resources business partner with ten years of experience
as a Generalist
Expertise in all generalist HR initiatives:
Strategic Business Partner...Employee Relations...Organizational
Development...
Training and Development...Succession Planning...Staffing &
Recruitment...Performance Management...
Benefits & Compensation Design...HR Policies & Procedures...
International hiring...
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Markov Processes International, Summit, NJ
Dec. 2007 - present
Human Resources Manager
. Key member of the leadership team, direct report to the CFO, dotted
line to the CEO
. Responsible for Human Resources management and development,
organizational development, training, and change management
initiatives for an International Financial Technology Firm
. Produce monthly HR reports: Headcount, Training & Development, HR
budget
. Collaborated with Senior Management as a core project team member in
the successful design and execution of company wide projects and
changes
. Designed and expanded all HR programs to boost morale: employee
regonition program, paid time off program, workplace flexibility,
company wide internal portal
. Manage the entire recruitment function: summer interns, full cycle
recruitment and on campus recruitment
. Spearheaded and directed key projects including: annual compensation
process, employee handbook, essential job descriptions
. Demonstrated the ability to reduce turnover and retain key employees
. Provide high quality HR programs and services that enable the
attainment of business goals
. Ensure HR policies, practices and programs, support business strategy
. Provide direct, comprehensive HR leadership to senior management
. Assist, coach and guide all Managers on Human Resources issues
. Supervise two non-exempt employees
ADP, Parsippany, NJ April 2007- Dec.
2007
Human Resources Business Partner
. Highly visible and is the employee's first point of contact for
concerns and employee issues
. Manage all employee relations: discipline and performance process,
enforce policy and procedures for best practices
. Assists line managers and senior leadership team in developing skills
to manage employees more effectively through modeling, coaching,
instruction and training
. Facilitate classroom instruction for new hire orientation, benefits,
Code Of Ethics, Sexual Harassment and management leadership courses
. Rolls out all ADP Company-wide HR programs such as open enrollment,
Code of Ethics, Service Award Program, Employee Survey and other
similar programs
. Manage the day to day activities, inquires, and problems with all
associates. Make recommendations and suggestions to assist employee
problems and or issues
. Facilitate and conduct training on Sexual Harassment, Sensitivity
Training, Effective Performance Appraisals
Kristi Russo
AmerisourceBergen, Pine Brook, NJ December 2005-
Aug.2006
Human Resources Generalist
. Manage all employee relations issues and conduct thorough
investigations
. Responsible for planning and implementing policies relating to all
aspects of Human Resources activities and company initiatives
. Complete all reports/logs and associated documentation required for
compliance and completion of Affirmative Action Plans
. Ensures that all FMLA, Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation are
completed and provided in a timely manner with federal and state
requirements
. Conduct new hire orientation and open enrollment for benefits
. Prepares material for training and career development programs
. Handle on boarding process and full cycle recruiting efforts
. Communicate to regional and or functional business units any changes
and updates on all HR related programs and policies
. Maintains and promotes positive and professional working relationships
with associates and upper management.
. Coaches and guides managers on employee issues, performance
management, compensation, and conflict resolution
. Support over 200 associates with any HR related issues
Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ 1997 - 2001
Senior Staffing Associate (1999-2001)
. Partner and develop relationships with managers to forecast hiring
needs and establish recruiting methods
. Interview competitive candidates and provide feedback to hiring
manager on candidate's overall assessment
. Conduct thorough references and background checks on all candidates,
extend offers and/or rejection letters in accordance to company policy
. Handle on-boarding process for new hires, including medical screening,
payroll, benefit package and orientation
. Coordinate and conduct information sessions/presentations at various
colleges to attract competitive talent
. Attend local job fairs and College Campus in an attempt to meet
competitive candidates
. Managed and filled up to 25 open requisitions each month for the
following positions: Finance Analyst, Real Estate Analyst, Accountant
and IT positions
. Handle full cycle recruiting
. Plan and coordinate internship program for the Global Asset Management
Group
JR. Human Resources Generalist (1997-1999)
Global Asset Management Group
. Communicate HR policies and regulations to business units
. Supported HRC' s on department wide projects
. Gather and analyze data for salary planning process, bonuses, and year
end performance reviews
. Partner with EEO/Diversity Department to develop Affirmative Action
Plans
. Review all ethic cases for the business unit and partnered with the in-
house lawyer in handling each case
. Coordinate all maternity leave, FMLA, STD and exit interviews
. Distribute surveys, Conflict Of Interest to all Business Group
. Led the project "Take our children to work day" for the entire
business unit
Additional Skills:
. Understanding of all Federal employment laws, FMLA, ERISA, & COBRA
. Deep understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
practices
. Extensive knowledge on the rollout and administration of medical and
dental benefits
. MS Office, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, PeopleSoft, Restrac, Kronos
System, EV3, Oracle
Education:
Candidate, M.S., Human Resources Management, 3.67 GPA - College of Saint
Elizabeth
Expected graduation: May 2010
B.A., Sociology - Montclair State University
HR Certification- Farleigh Dickinson University
Associations:
. Member of Society for Human Resources Management
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