Human Resources Manager

Denise M. Sanford

**** ******** ***** ( Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 ( 678-***-**** (

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Human Resources Professional

Versatile, high-energy, and forward-thinking manager offering demonstrated

leadership in human resources. Accomplished in providing clear direction

to staff, as well as building and maximizing the performance of cross-

functional teams. Optimal professional with fiduciary experience, coupled

with proven success in handling highly confidential information and

materials. Influential leader offering success in strengthening morale and

spirit, fostering open cooperation and communication, and sharing wins and

successes with all contributors across the organization. Effective in

resolving conflicts, finding common ground and improving team synergy.

Service-centric high achiever dedicated to gaining the trust of internal

and external customers, while ensuring that their expectations and

requirements are met.

CORE COMPETENCIES

( Diversity Initiatives ( Employee Relations ( Organizational

Development

( Strategic Planning ( Compensation Design ( Federal, State & Local

Regulations

( Training & Mentoring ( Succession Planning ( Talent Management &

Acquisition

( Relationship Building ( Budget Planning/Analysis ( Benefit

Administration

Professional Experience

embRAco north america, Suwanee, Georgia ( 2007-2010

Worldwide leading manufacturer of industrial and consumer compressors.

Executive-Human Resources Manager

Optimized corporate performance with oversight of benefits administration,

succession planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation,

performance management, training and organizational development. Reported

directly to and advised executives on strategic planning, HR initiatives

and industry-wide best practices. Introduced corporate-wide policies and

procedures. Monitored payroll, ensuring full alignment with the regulations

of the U. S. Department of Labor and state laws. Supervised and assessed

the performance of all employees. Processed H1B, L1A, L1B and TN visas as

well as visa extensions. Orchestrated the roll-out of a leadership

training program. Proactively sought cost saving areas within the HR

budget. Analyzed job descriptions. Set hiring criteria. Identified and

selected candidate sourcing tools ranging from specialty web sites,

professional association events, and specialty trade publications.

Interviewed, hired, trained, rewarded and disciplined staff members.

Selected Highlights:

. Realized $100,000 in annual savings through diligent brokering of new

benefit plans.

. Appointed member of Executive Board.

. Revamped HRIS system including the procurement and implementation of new

payroll and HR database systems.

. Spearheaded program to educate staff on diversity initiatives through the

introduction of comprehensive training programs.

stiefel laboratories inc. & glades Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Duluth, Georgia (

2000-2007

Global pharmaceutical company focused on the dermatology market.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Oversaw entire Human Resources operation including compensation and

benefits, recruiting, employee relations, performance management, training

and development and organizational development for the Stiefel sales

division, marketing, manufacturing, Glades Pharmaceuticals and the

corporate operations center. Created and implemented HR policies and

procedures. Ensured HR initiatives were aligned to support corporate

missions and objectives. Authored Employee handbook revisions. Shrunk

Workers Compensation injuries by ensuring compliance to all Standard

Operating Procedures. Liaised with corporate immigration attorney for all

matters pertaining visas and residency. Conducted internal investigations

and prepared written responses for Title VII charges resulting in no

financial losses or penalties. Closed out all EEOC complaints successfully

resulting in a discretionary bonus. Orchestrated the completion of an

OFCCP audit. Designed recruiting plan which resulted in the hiring of over

100 sales and management staff boosting corporate market share. Ensured

employee relation issues were resolved expediently. Recruited, hired,

trained, motivated and disciplined a team of HR professionals.

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Selected Highlights:

. Enhanced recruiting and on-boarding processes through creation of written

job descriptions, interviewing and hiring guidelines and the procurement

of an applicant tracking system.

. Maintained employee morale during a significant reduction in force by

offering job search assistance to affected staff.

. Performed competitive analysis and analyzed results to formulate a market

competitive sales compensation plan.

. Supported corporate mergers and acquisition teams through strategic input

regarding HR related matters.

Additional roles included Senior Compensation Analyst/Recruiter with

Primerica Financial Services and Senior Human Resources Generalist with

Construction market data Group.

Education & Training

Business Management Courses

University of Phoenix, Georgia

Job Analysis and Compensation Courses

University of Michigan Business School, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Business Administration Courses

University of Connecticut,

Studying for PHR Certification Exam

Human Resource Certification Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

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