Human Resources Manager

JEFFREY A. SMITH

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Home 315-***-****

Manlius, NY 13104

Cell 315-***-****

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Proven hands-on leadership and business acumen in the organization and

administration of all human resource disciplines for a variety of

industries including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Higher

Education. Successfully created and implemented best practice solutions

by leading team projects and working autonomously, in an effort to advance

the goals and objectives of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT - Self 04/2009 -

Present

Capabilities include Recruiting & Talent Acquisition, OD, Safety

Compliance, ISO 9001 Compliance, and generalist HR leadership for areas

such as Employee Benefit Programs, Wage & Salary Programs, Wellness

Programming, Employee Relations, and adherence to Federal Compliance such

as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, WC, DBL, AA, DOL, ADA.

. Currently conducting an executive compensation review, pursuing a

development plan for corporate leaders, writing job descriptions,

creating a performance review program, conducting a company-wide wage

study, establishing Board of Director bylaws and other projects to

align HR practices with strategic business needs.

. Performing Talent Acquisition leadership for companies in the

Syracuse area, primarily in the engineering field.

STS CONSULTING -Yardley, PA / East Brunswick, NJ

09/2008-03/2009

Providing Life Sciences IT infrastructure support services for software

validation, compliance and quality assurance.

Executive Director, Human Resources & Recruiting

Accomplishments:

. Created baseline programs to address OFCCP and EEO regulatory issues,

and established compliance with all Affirmative Action requirements

(EEO1Reporting, VETS100, AAP, and Applicant tracking mechanisms).

. Negotiated contract issues with STS consultants to secure 1099 and C2C

contracts for the organization.

. Set up best practice solutions for life sciences staffing program for

contract positions between STS and Fortune 100 life science and

biopharmaceutical organizations.

. Establish all new Human Resources programs for Life Sciences personnel

and act as lead recruiter and recruiting manager for talent

acquisition.

ANOPLATE CORPORATION - Syracuse, NY 12/2004-

09/2008

Industrial metal finishing company of 200+ employees, servicing the

defense, aerospace, medical and rail industries.

Director, Human Resources & Safety

Responsibilities:

. Direct the team responsible for all functions related to Federal and

State compliance, talent acquisition, benefit administration,

compensation, employee relations, orientation, performance management,

training, wellness, worker's compensation, safety, security, and

auxiliary functions.

Accomplishments:

. Hands-on leader for the tactical and strategic planning functions

related to sourcing, interviewing, selecting and developing employees

at all levels of the organization.

. Converted compensation pay structure from broadband system to tiered

grading system to properly align all positions with actual job

functions and create incentive growth opportunities.

. Regularly monitored and adjusted as necessary, all employee benefit

programs, assessing cost and use of all programs including medical,

dental, life, LTD, STD, 401(k), supplemental programs and riders.

. Create and administer training programs for all employees to establish

compliance with state & federal requirements, OSHA requirements, ISO

9001 and Nadcap standards and maintain required records of same.

. Championed new performance review program and trained participants in

effective review procedures.

. Recommended staffing changes to improve production standards, using

Human Resources and production metrics to drive decisions.

. Administered $500,000.00 budget for training, recruitment, safety,

security, and auxiliary services.

. Wrote, interpreted, and enforced policies & procedures in compliance

with state and federal law, as well as corporate goals, objectives, and

vision. Personally responsible for all termination decisions.

. Designed innovative Wellness Programming to create a healthier

workforce and better benefit consumers.

. Led all safety initiatives including compliance and safety committee

leadership, OSHA 300A reporting, accident investigation and control of

more than 500 MSDSs. Worked closely with Worker's Comp TPA.

. Wrote and published various handbooks, policies, corporate

publications, newsletters and announcements.

. Established and maintained a secure facility in compliance with Federal

ITAR & NOFORN requirements.

. Frequently prepared and presented reports on status of all Human

Resource programs to all levels of mgmt.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB - Syracuse, NY 10/2002-

12/2004

Global pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical company committed to extending and

enhancing human life.

Contract Recruiter

Responsibilities:

. Tasked with fulfilling the talent acquisition needs of the Analytical

Biochemistry Department and the Biologics Quality Department of the

Syracuse facility for the manufacture of clinical trial material for

BMS biologics.

Accomplishments:

. Successfully conducted all recruitment & selection functions for all

positions at the BS, MS and Ph.D. level, adding 50 employees to

Biochemistry and 20 employees to Quality. Functions included sourcing,

first contact, interviewing, logistical planning, and applicant

tracking for 1500+ candidates.

. Facilitate candidate review meetings of all interview participants and

make recommendations to Management.

. Participate in organizational development and strategic planning for

Analytical Biochemistry Department.

PPC, JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES - Syracuse, NY 11/2000-

08/2002

World leader in the design, manufacture and production of telecommunication

connector technology.

Director, Human Resources

Responsibilities:

. Direct the efforts of a Human Resource team comprised of a recruiter,

benefits specialist, safety coordinator, office coordinator and

receptionist, including auxiliary functions of building security and food

services for a company of 1000+ employees, supporting multiple

manufacturing facilities operating three shifts, 24/7.

Accomplishments:

. Established Wage and Salary structures, pay policies, performance

appraisals, and ensured consistent practices across multiple divisions.

. Full employee relations responsibility, including approval and

participation in all terminations of employment and providing coaching to

supervisors on appropriate disciplinary techniques.

. Coordinated Lean Manufacturing efforts, working closely with Operations

and Quality Control, to conduct needs assessment on product throughput,

and partner with Onondaga Community College to secure training grants.

. Represent the Company in UI and Human Rights cases, and other employment

related legal action as needed.

. Take the lead role in the recruitment and selection of all management

level personnel within the division.

. Lead policy review committee, with responsibility for policy review,

policy revision, and disseminating changes to all management personnel

with approval from the President.

. Lead organizational development planning designed to evaluate job design,

structure and manpower forecasting throughout the company, making

recommendations to senior management. Converted two shifts to three.

. Conducted significant reduction in force functions eliminating 70% of the

organization over a one year period.

MONARCH MACHINE TOOL CO. - Cortland, NY 08/1999-

11/2000

Manufacturer of high-accuracy Vertical, Horizontal, and Column/Bridge CNC

machining centers.

Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities:

. Administer all HR functions, including benefit programs, compliance,

wage and salary programs, job descriptions, training, performance

reviews, union issues, policy interpretation and discipline, labor

relations, and recruitment.

Accomplishments:

. Provided career transition support for all employees affected by the

Company's downsizing efforts. Assisted each employee in resume

writing and created a resume book that was distributed to companies

throughout CNY.

. Successfully negotiated the collective bargaining agreement with the

UAW, Local 802 and represented the company in the mediation and

resolution of grievances, with assistance from the Federal Mediation

Program.

. Restructured the Wage and Salary program to tailor its needs to the

organization and coordinated the annual review process.

. Revitalized the Company's safety program and conducted training

programs in the areas of Lock-out / Tag-out, Hazard Communication,

proper use of PPE, and general OSHA Regulation compliance.

. Coordinated new benefit package in 9 days during the sale of the

Company (medical, dental, life, 401k, etc).

. Created and implemented the Company's first complete employee handbook

and Affirmative Action Plan.

OBERDORFER PUMPS, INC. - Syracuse, NY 09/1995-

08/1999

A leader in the design and manufacture of high quality pumps for the

marine, industrial and agricultural markets.

Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities:

. Administer all HR functions, including benefit programs, compliance,

wage and salary programs, job descriptions, training, performance

reviews, union issues, policy interpretation and discipline, labor

relations, and recruitment.

Accomplishments:

. Wrote company policy manual to ensure consistent practices across the

organization.

. Created a wage & salary program for best results and competitive pay

practices, including the writing of job descriptions and conducting a

corresponding check with exempt and non-exempt status requirements.

. Lead chair for Company in contract negotiations with local UAW for

35 employees, securing a 6 year agreement.

. Ensured corporate compliance related to standards for DOL, UI, EEO,

AA, OSHA, WC, and DBL.

. Plan and conduct all required employee/manager training and all

hazard communication and safety training.

. Carried out all recruitment and selection activities for all levels

of organization.

LORETTO, INC. - Syracuse, NY 09/1994-

09/1995

An eldercare residential organization spanning eight different

locations/facilities across Central New York.

Recruitment Specialist

Responsibilities:

. Conduct for all recruitment & selection functions for eldercare

facility of 1500 employees, including sourcing, interviewing,

reference checking, orientation training, and confirming

certifications, for professional and para-professional nursing and

support staff.

Accomplishments:

. Conducted over 50 interviews per week and maintained accurate records

on all applicants.

. Established and marketed "Interview Wednesday", taking walk-in

interviews the entire day to screen optimal number of candidates.

. Worked closely with the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) to

resolve grievances at the initial stages of the complaint.

. Responsible for completing and submitting the Company's EEO1 and

VETS100 Reports.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - Student Affairs Administrator 06/1988-

05/1994

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - Residence Life Professional

07/1985-06/1988

Special Programs Coordinator - Led the New Student Orientation selection

process, requiring the interviewing, selection and training of 100

orientation advisors. Also conducted the recruitment & selection process

for all in-house resident life professionals, involving 100 interviewers

and 500 candidates annually.

Judicial Coordinator - Hearing officer and investigator, responsible for

sanctioning, policy interpretation, and official correspondence. Trained

student judicial board and professional staff in the interpretation and use

of policies and procedures, ethical decision-making, confidentiality, and

establishing fair and consistent practices.

Human Resources Liaison - Worked in the S.U. Office of Human Resources as a

quarter-time assignment, teaming with a number of different programs,

participating in projects for all facets of HR, and assisted in a re-

organization process, preparing severance packages, etc.

Residence Hall Director - Supervised a staff of up to 35 professional and

para-professional staff to see to the developmental needs of a residence

hall comprised of 500+ students.

EDUCATION

Certification in Human Resource Management, Syracuse University, 1994

Masters in Education, Personnel Administration, Kent State

University, 1988

Bachelor of Arts, Kent State University, 1985

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