Human Resources Manager

Katherine A. Willis

305-***-**** - Cell / 305-***-**** - Home

E-mail: ***********@***.***

www.linkedin.com/in/katherineawillis

Summary of Qualifications

Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in all areas

of Human Resources. Skilled in management, project direction, strategic

planning, HRIS, policy development, talent placement and retention,

employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, payroll,

benefits administration, compensation and salary equity, training and

development, budget management, immigration, SOX Compliance, employment

law. Exceptional analytical skills. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Work Experience

Director, Human Resources

Azopharma Drug Development Services, Miramar, FL December 2009

to April 2010

Responsibilities included recruiting, policy development and compliance,

payroll, performance management, employee relations, salary and benefits

administration, COBRA administration.

Manager of Human Resources

Sunburst Farms, Inc., Miami, FL (Formerly Dole Fresh Flowers, Inc.)

April 2000 to September 2009

Directed the activities of the Human Resources department, partnering with

senior management teams to provide leadership strategies and organizational

objectives.

> Provided direction and training to management team on policies and

procedures (employee disciplinary actions, sexual harassment, etc.).

> Responsible for investigation and resolution of all employee relation

issues.

> Developed compensation and benefits programs and ensured ongoing

administration of all programs.

> Responsible for Company's compensation budget preparation and management.

> Developed and implemented employee handbook, policies, and procedures and

ensured ongoing compliance.

> Responsible for all recruitment and talent placement activities.

> Responsible for timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll and

tax reporting ensuring compliance with state, federal, and other

regulatory agencies.

> Responsible for the performance evaluation and merit review process.

> Established and maintained contract negotiations with third party

staffing agencies for temporary & seasonal staffing of over 500

employees.

> Developed employee training and development programs; annual performance

and merit review process.

> Responsible for all immigration issues for current and prospective

employees.

> Managed and directed exempt and non-exempt Human Resources staff.

Manager of Human Resources / North and Latin America

SAP International, Miami, Florida January 1998

to September 1999

Provided direction to Human Resources Managers in Latin America (4

countries) as well as to local staff on all human resources and payroll

related functions for worldwide technology company.

> Developed and implemented HRIS system for local subsidiary as well as for

Latin America.

> Provided user training/instruction to Latin America Human Resources

Managers on SAP's HR Module.

> Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the International

division of SAP.

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Human Resources-HRIS Manager

FPA Medical Management, Miami, Florida March 1996 to

December 1997

Responsible for overall management of the Human Resources department for a

medical management company.

> Responsible for implementation and maintenance of HRIS/Payroll system.

> Investigate and resolved all employee relation issues with clinic

management, physicians, and staff.

> Responsibilities included talent placement of exempt and non-exempt

positions for over 85 area clinics in Florida.

HRIS Manager/Project Leader

The Wackenhut Corporation, Miami, Florida April 1992 to

March 1996

Project Leader responsible for the implementation and management of an in-

house HRIS system for a multi-subsidiary, multi-state world-wide security

company.

> Responsible for the development, testing, and implementation of a human

resources system supporting over 20 subsidiaries and a national payroll.

> Responsible for maintenance and management of HRIS system ensuring

compliance with government established contracts.

Prior Work Experience:

Manager, Payroll / Vice President, Great Western Bank (f.k.a. AmeriFirst

Federal Bank), Miami, Florida

Supervisor, Data Control Center, Coulter Corporation, Miami, Florida

Sr. Compensation Analyst, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida

Education

Barry University - Bachelors Degree - Business Management - 1997

Florida International University - HRM (Human Resources Management)

Certificate - 1997

Florida International University - SPHR (Senior Professional in Human

Resources) Certification Program

Skills

Experience with ADP HR Shared Services -Workforce Now (including PayExpert,

Ezlabor, HRB, COBRA, Time and Attendance and Employee Self Service).

Knowledge of SAP HRIS.

Affiliations

Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member of the Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management (GMSHRM)

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