Human Resources Manager

Dana L. Riffer

*** ************** ***** ****: 724-***-****

Irwin, PA 15642 abn9uq@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Twelve years of diverse experience in Human Resources. A high performing

Human Resources Manager with particular skills in Recruitment, Employee

Relations, Benefits, and Payroll. Strong in organization, problem solving,

and leadership. Looking to utilize lessons learned to add value to a

growing organization.

Achievements:

. Achieved over $180,000 in cost savings per year by outsourcing payroll

and benefits.

. Designed and implemented employee performance appraisal process.

. Negotiated contracts with benefit vendors to get the lowest increase in

health premiums for the organization.

. Led project to increase 401K participation by 7%.

. Created First Employee Benefit Guide at Fila USA, Inc.

. Manage and participate on the Employees Activities Committee

Professional Experience

Baker Hughes, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, PA

2010 - 2011

Human Resources Generalist

Manages all aspects of human resources for 3rd largest oil company in the

world. Responsible for all aspects of benefits, employee relations,

employee development, and payroll for the North East Area.

. Makes recommendations to Legal Department for improvement of policies,

procedures, and practices as related to Human Resources, payroll, and

employee benefits

. Works directly with team lead recruiters for all levels of positions

across all of Baker Hughes, Inc's business divisions

. Develops and maintains succession plans for each division to ensure

qualified, diverse pools of candidates

. Develop and maintain working relationships with current and potential

recruiting agencies, colleges, and universities

. Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and

administration of Baker Hughes wage and salary program

. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on employee relation matters,

contracts, etc

. Recommends, evaluates, and participates in training & development for all

employees

. Coaches management on developmental plans for employees

. Head of Affirmative Action Plan for North East Area

Precision Therapeutics, Pittsburgh, PA

2009 - 2010

Human Resources Generalist

Manager of recruiting for an applied sciences medical laboratory.

Responsible for all aspects of benefits, employee relations, payroll for

corporate office.

. Makes recommendations to Executive Management for improvement of

Precision Therapeutics' policies, procedures, and practices as related to

Human Resources, payroll, and employee benefits

. Coordinates the recruitment process for all levels of positions across

all of Precision Therapeutics' business units

. Develops and maintains staffing plans for each business unit to ensure

qualified, diverse pools of candidates

. Create and maintain applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records

of recruiting activity - ensure accurate information for EEO reporting

and Affirmative Action Plan

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. Create and maintain job descriptions

. Develop and maintain working relationships with current and potential

recruiting agencies, colleges, and universities

. Performs initial candidate screenings by reviewing resumes and conducting

phone interviews. schedules, coordinates and participates in face-to-face

interviews

. Processing of new hire preparation (Orientation packets and Background

checks)

. Manage payroll processing

. Benefits tracking / enrollments / invoicing

. Tracking of PTO (personal time off)

. Annual background and motor vehicle records maintenance

. Responsible for benefit renewal recommendations and implementation

Fila USA, Inc., Sparks, Maryland 2006 - 2009

Human Resources Generalist

A member of the human resources team for a manufacturer of sports apparel

and shoes. Responsible for all aspects of recruitment, benefits, and

employee relations for assigned departments in the corporate office.

. Reviews and makes recommendations to Executive Management for improvement

of Fila policies, procedures, and practices as related to Human Resources

. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and

insures Fila's compliance

. Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and

administration of Fila's wage and salary program

. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on employee relation matters,

contracts, etc

. Recommends, evaluates, and participates in training & development for all

employees

. Proactively coach managers and employees to ensure any and all employee

relations issues are addressed timely to reduce legal situations

. Oversee all employment, employee relations, payroll operations, benefits

and compensation matters for assigned departments

. Provides compensation analysis for all positions and participates in

compensation surveys

. Communicate Fila USA, Inc. policies and procedures accurately to all Fila

employees

. Maintain the accuracy of Paid Time Off records for all employees and

addresses all PTO inquiries

. Responsible for benefit renewal recommendations and implementation

. Ensured that all employees understand the leave of absence policy and

return to work programs including FMLA eligibility and recordkeeping,

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Paid Time Off

. Responsible for all HR audits

Builders FirstSource, Frederick, Maryland 2002 - 2006

Benefits Manager

Managed benefit plans for a construction company of 5000 employees.

Administrator for Heath, Dental, Vision and 401K plans.

. Assisted in Developing and changing employee handbook and benefit guide

on a yearly basis

. Approved all New Hires, Terminations, Short Term Disability, Long Term

Disability, and FMLA leave requests

. Created and updated job descriptions as needed

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. Made absolutely sure that all new hires were eligible to work in the

United States to protect the company from immigration issues

. Trained all Human Resources Assistants

. Conducted benefit meetings for all new hires

. Coordinated and presented benefit open enrollment meetings

. Completed all verifications of employment and background checks for new

employees

National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 1998 - 2001

Office Manager

Managed day to day office operations for 500 government employees in the

National Cancer Institute.

. Initiated all negotiations and obtained government contracts for supplies

and equipment

. Responsible for the ordering of all laboratory materials and office

supplies

. Provided day to day guidance on regulations and rules

. Created budget worksheets in Excel designed to track budget throughout

fiscal year to ensure that laboratories were not exceeding the budget

. Prepared travel plans for employees

. Managed benefit plans

Education

Thiel College, Greenville, PA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration May, 1997

Honors: Dean's list, Softball Team, Dance Team, Circle K Club

Professional Societies

Society for Human Resources Management

International Foundation Education Benefits and Compensation

. Currently studying for SPHR and CEBS certifications.

Community Involvement/Activities

. Management experience during college in amusement industry (managed up to

six employees)

. Church choir and softball

. Member of the Sweet Adelines International barbershop chorus with the

Sounds of Pittsburgh Chapter

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