Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Marti-Sue Wahnon
Washington Township, New Jersey 07676
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Professional Experience
Cipriani Accessories / The Max Leather Group Feb 2008 -
Present
Human Resources Director
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources and Benefit
Administration, in addition to day to day functions of Showroom, Sales
Office, Design Studio and Warehouses for 150 employees. Executive
Administrator for the company.
. Full cycle recruitment of all personnel at every level for four New York
locations.
. Oversee Payroll, Support Staff, Sales Assistants and Interns.
. Effectively handle employee relation issues both positive and negative.
. Administer and monitor all employee benefit programs.
. Process all FMLA/STD/DOL paperwork
. Analyze and prepare census (401k) and insurance reports (workers comp).
. Rewrote Employee Handbook.
. Implemented new policies and procedures.
. Conduct new hire orientations and exit interviews.
. Provide verification letters and complete forms for employees for various
matters.
. Brought in new resources to reduce company's benefit and shipping
expenses.
. Review and approve all area related bills.
. Research and implement reconstruction and logistics of sales office and
showroom.
. Coordinate company events.
Harv Benard June 1991 - December 2007
Human Resources Manager (Oct 2001 - Dec 2007)
Responsible for all Human Resources functions and Corporate Administration
for 300+ employees both Union and non-Union in Offices, Showroom and
Warehouse.
. Supervise HR and Benefit Assistants, Purchasing Assistant.
. Advisor to Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Lead Personnel.
. Develop, implement and enforce company policies and handbook. Conduct
annual refresher meetings.
. Provide conflict resolution and counseling.
. Partner with Managers to develop Staff and reduce turnover rate.
. Train management and employees on all organization rules and procedures.
. Primary contact and negotiator for Health & Welfare plan, Life Insurance,
Aflac supplemental insurance, 529 Savings, 401(k), FSA, FMLA, STD,
Workers Comp and COBRA.
. Liaison with legal counsel. Knowledge of New Jersey and New York Human
Resources laws.
. Intermediary between Organization and Union. Participate in contract
renewals.
. Screen exempt and non-exempt applicants. Conduct initial and exit
interviews.
. Review new-hire paperwork to ensure legal, regulatory and company
requirements are met.
. Analyze and prepare EEO, AAP and other mandatory DOL reports.
. Administer weekly and biweekly payroll through ADP etime for all employee
levels.
. Order and negotiate pricing of office, warehouse and shipping supplies.
. Maintain contracts of corporate business machines.
. Manage personal records of Owners and Senior Vice Presidents.
. Assist employees with necessary correspondence, i.e. immigration,
housing.
. Research and coordinate all corporate travel.
Buyer/Assistant Merchandise Manager (June 1991- Sept. 2001)
Ladies Coats, Suits, Dresses and Sportswear
. Select assortment for outlet stores.
. Analyze sales and trends.
. Financial and merchandise planning.
. Balance/control inventory and profit.
. Negotiate pricing.
. Product development.
. Daily communication with stores.
. Training of assistant.
. Direct interaction with Advertising, Personnel, Operations and Warehouse
departments.
. Liaison for outlet and wholesale exporting.
. Designed analytical spreadsheets and reporting systems.
. Responsible for semi annual warehouse sales.
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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE July 1983 - June
1991
Associate Buyer, Connoisseur Coats, Better Suits (Aug 1989 - June 1991)
Assistant Buyer, Women's Fragrances (Sep 1987 - Aug 1989)
Assistant Buyer, Cosmetic Accessories (Aug - 1986 - Sep 1987)
Department Manager, Maternity, Infants, Toddlers (July 1983 - Aug 1986)
ABRAHAM & STRAUS June 1980 - July 1983
Department Manager, Infants, Toddlers, Juvenile furniture (Mar 1982 - July
1983)
Assistant Manager, China, Silver, Glass, Table Linens, Mirrors (June 1980 -
Feb 1982)
Lamps, Gourmet Shop
EDUCATION: Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Business Management, 1980
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Continuing Education. Human
Resources, 2004
SHRM HR Field Certificate
FMLA, Employment Law, OSHA Certificates
COMPUTER: Word, Excel, Outlook, AS400, RLM, ADP Etime/PCP, Report Smith
LANGUAGES: Basic knowledge of conversational Spanish
AFFILIATIONS: Former Board Member, Northern Regional New Jersey Chamber of
Commerce
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