Human Resources Manager
Resume:
ROBIN J. DEWEES, PHR
Marlton, NJ 08053
*******@*******.***
SUMMARY
Results oriented Human Resources Professional. Highly motivated and
effectively able to partner with all levels of an organization to meet
desired business goals. Superior work ethic. Excellent problem solving and
communication skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
RECRUITMENT & STAFFING BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE GRAHAM COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA May 2006 - May
2009
Human Resources Administrator (HR Manager)
. Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources and Operations.
. Supervised the Human Resources staff; directed workflow, provided
guidance, mentored, set goals, measured performance and recommended
compensation.
. Managed full-cycle recruiting process to identify, select and hire
candidates for administrative staffing positions. Developed job
descriptions; interviewing managers, trainers and incumbents to
establish key requirements of positions. Made hiring decisions,
negotiated offers of employment and directed on-boarding process.
. Coordinated performance management and employee relations for over 70
administrative employees by working as a business partner to line
management. Provided guidance and support to Managers regarding HR
initiatives, policies, processes and practices including employee
relations/engagement, performance management and compensation.
. Collaborated with Managers and Technical Development in assessing
training initiatives in order to support employee performance.
. Executed disciplinary actions. Performed employee terminations.
Documented sexual harassment complaints.
. Ensured compliance with State and Federal employment laws and
regulations. Reviewed and kept current on recent and changing
employment related laws, guidelines and trends and recommend changes
in policy/procedures or new initiatives that supported business.
. Annually reviewed and analyzed company health and welfare plans to
ensure plans were competitive and in-line with company objectives.
. Identified opportunities, developed policies and services to improve
the effectiveness of current HR processes and practices. Lobbied for
and gained support of executive management for changes. Implemented
new processes including a web-based harassment prevention training
program; outsourced the administration of COBRA, FMLA and STD and
developed a self-insured short term disability plan; results
streamlined program administration and provided significant cost
savings.
. Developed and maintained relationships with vendors including
recruiting firms and office products providers. Solicited bids for
services and products; performed cost analysis; vendor selection and
contract negotiation. Results met corporate objective of cost
containment.
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HAMILTON LANE ADVISORS, LLC - Bala Cynwyd, PA March 1999 -
May 2006
Senior Associate - Human Resources (Manager/Generalist)
. Managed the recruiting process including ad preparation and placement,
resume screening, interviewing, candidate selection, hiring,
background and reference checking.
. Supervised the Human Resources administrative staff; evaluated
performance and recommended compensation; rewarded and disciplined
employees; addressed complaints and resolved problems.
. Provided Managers with clarification and guidance regarding policies
and employee relations.
. Oversaw the analysis, maintenance, and compliance of company policies
as required by federal, state and local laws.
. Developed and monitored employee performance evaluation programs.
. Partnered with Managers to select and present training programs.
. Administration of health and welfare plans including medical, dental,
life, STD, LTD, 401k, FMLA, COBRA, FSA, EAP, HIPAA compliance;
provided benefit orientation for new employees. Coordinated annual
open enrollment events, processed enrollments, changes and
terminations.
. Maintained HRIS system (ABRA) and personnel files.
CMS COMPANIES - Wynnewood, PA July 1991- March
1999
Benefits Administrator / Investor Services Coordinator
. Managed the payroll process for two companies, database management and
tax filings.
. Administration of health and welfare plans.
. Orientation and enrollment of new employees on health and welfare
plans. Acted as liaison between insurance companies and employees.
. Investor Services: Responsible for accounts payable and receivable
for 300 General Partnerships. Maintained general ledgers and cash
accounts; monitored and recorded capital calls and distributions for
General Partnerships.
. Coordinated the annual tax return processing and K-1 distribution for
General Partnerships.
. Administration of CMS Charitable Foundation.
. Handled personal accounts payable for Chairman.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Human Resources Management
Saint Joseph's University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Philadelphia,
PA
Bachelor of Arts, Art
Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Professional Certifications: Professional in Human Resources "PHR"
(since 1999)
Professional Memberships: Saint Joseph's University MSHRM Advisory Board
Society of Human Resources Management (National
& Philadelphia Chapter)
Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Association
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