Human Resources Manager

*KEVIN A. CUPPIA

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**** ****** **** ******* ***** 636-***-**** (h)

Pacific, MO 63069 917-***-**** (c)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL with demonstrated success as an individual contributor and a manager

developing and advancing HR strategies. Proven abilities in analytical thinking and problem solving that result in

improved processes, efficient data conversions and higher staff quality. Elevate organizational productivity, efficiency and

technical infrastructures through skillful development and implementation of advanced systems and software. Complete

projects ahead of schedule while leading highly productive teams.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Benefits and 401(k) Plans: Administered benefits and 401(k) plans for up to 750 employees; served as primary point of

contact for questions, issues, and interpretation. Participated on team regarding annual review of benefits and 401(k)

plans and the open enrollment process; made recommendations to executive management regarding plan changes.

Annual filing of Form 5500

Performance Management: Provided support and guidance to all employees and management along with addressing

performance questions and issues. Developed and conducted performance appraisal training for new supervisors.

Coached supervisors regarding preparation for conducting performance reviews, which included the importance of

documenting performance throughout the year and addressing poor performance when it occurs in addition to

implementation of performance improvement plans when needed.

Recruiting and Staffing: Facilitated discussions with management to determine short- and long-term staffing

requirements and to develop effective recruitment strategies.

- College Recruiting - Managed and coordinated all aspects of highly successful college recruiting program with

goal of hiring Finance and Marketing students who were in the top 15% of their class.

o Developed relationships with colleges and universities.

o Arranged on-campus interview schedules and participation in career fairs; personally participated in on-

campus career fairs and conducted interviews.

o Screened resumes and transcripts; conducted on-site interviews and administered programmer aptitude

test; arranged and coordinated interview schedules for hiring managers.

o Facilitated selection process, extended offers, processed new hire paperwork, conducted new hires

orientations.

- Professional Staffing – Coordinated recruiting efforts for experienced professionals as needed.

Policies and Procedures: Developed and implemented policies and procedures. Monitored compliance and addressed

issues of non-compliance. Served as primary point of contact for questions, issues, interpretation.

Compensation: Provided guidance and support for salary administration program for up to 750 employees. Participated

in and conducted analysis of salary surveys to ensure company remained competitive for entry level and experienced

professionals. Coached and counseled management to ensure they adhered to corporate guidelines regarding merit pay

increases and promotions. Provided guidance and support to employees and management regarding compensation

questions and issues.

Employment Law: Maintained current knowledge to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding EEO/AA,

FLSA, ADA, FMLA, etc. as they pertain to recruiting, hiring, performance management, career development, policies and

procedures, immigration, benefits and compensation.

Employee Relations: Coached, counseled, and advised all levels of employees and management regarding issues

pertaining to performance, career development, staffing, benefits, compensation, policies and procedures to ensure all

employees were treated in a fair and consistent manner and corporate guidelines were adhered to.

Job Analysis: Developed job descriptions and conducted evaluations to establish pay grade/pay range.

Training Conducted: EEO/AA/Diversity, sexual harassment, interviewing skills, I-9 compliance, performance appraisal

process, OSHA required classes and employment law.

Safety Management: Designed multi-site safety program to fully comply with both Federal and State OSH regulations.

Designed and implemented a multi-site Safety Awareness campaign which produced a significant reduction of Workers

Compensation costs and increased employee safety.

Career Development: Implemented career development procedures. Facilitated process and provided support and

guidance to employees and managers, i.e., posted internal opportunities, monitored data base for candidates, and

assisted managers with selection process.

EEO/AAP/Reports: Conducted EEO training; investigated claims of EEO violations; coordinated effort to prepare for and

successfully complete an OFCCP compliance review. Worked with consultant to prepare AAP; reviewed/revised

annually. Collected data, prepared reports and submitted EEO reports annually.

HRMS: Two successful conversions of HRMS systems, ahead of schedule, for growing companies. Intensive report

writing and document record retention. Designed an interface to allow employees to correct HR data online while

providing the ability to verify/approve before record officially changed.

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2006 – October 2009: HARMAN BECKER AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS. - Washington, MO and Upper Saddle

River NJ

Region Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security 2008-2009 (17 Direct Reports, multi-site)

Manager, Human Resources and Administration-2007-2008 (23 direct reports)

Senior Human Resources Generalist- 2006-2007 (3 Direct reports)

Provided HR support, advice and guidance in both service and manufacturing environments. Due in part to my

investigational skills, strong leadership, and ability to analyze and improve processes, Harman experienced significant

reduction of Workers Compensation losses across company manufacturing sites (99.1%) and OSHA recordable

accidents. Implemented HR function in New Jersey location prior to economic downturn causing facility closure.

February 2005 – March, 2006: VONAGE – Edison and Holmdel, NJ

HRMS Analyst (2 Direct Reports)

Human Resources Generalist (1 Direct Report)

Worked for various operating units within Vonage with primary focus being to provide HRMS design and implementation

support in addition to HR related support, advice and guidance.

January 2004-February 2005: McCANN ERICKSON – New York, NY

Human Resources Administrator

Worked for various operating units within McCann Erickson with primary focus being to provide multi-site, multi-state

payroll, HRMS support in addition to HR related support, advice and guidance.

September 2000-September 2003: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP. (SMBC) – New York, NY

Human Resources Representative

Directed expatriate administration in processing all INS applications for 350 expatriates on international rotation.

Reconciling 401(k) and cash balance retirement plans; annual filing of form 5500. Provided user requirements for

employee and management self-service, system testing within the HRMS transition from Ceridian to Oracle

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

BA in Organizational Leadership, Saint Louis University – St. Louis, MO (5/2011)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Windows, Human Resource Information Systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, ADP,

Ceridian)

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