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Human Resources Management

Location:
8844
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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Barry M. Rudner, PHR

** ********** *****

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

***********@*******.***

Home: 908-***-****

Cell: 609-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Accomplished Human Resources professional, with extensive experience within the pharmaceutical, chemical, and testing

industries, recognized for adept business skills, developing and implementing results-oriented programs, and providing

solutions and results. Dedicated team player, with a “hands on mentality” and collaborative approach, that leads by

example. Effective communicator, known for providing relevant information to management and employees in a timely

and effective manner. Creative problem solver, recognized for having dynamic interpersonal, analytical, training,

presentation, computer, negotiation, and project management skills.

SKILLS

Talent Acquisition Compensation and Benefits Legal & Regulatory Compliance

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Applicant Tracking Systems FLSA Employee Handbook

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HRIS Performance Management Policy Development

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Training and Development Succession Planning COBRA

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HR Metrics and Reporting Investigations HIPAA

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Employee Relations HR Intranet Design FMLA (federal & state)

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Employee Retention Vendor Selection & Management Employee Screening Programs

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Employee Recognition Program Goal Alignment Ethics

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Intertek USA, Inc. Whitehouse, NJ

Human Resources Manager

June 2007 – Present

• Provides HR support to sites in the East Coast region and Pharmaceutical Business Stream

o As of January 2009, appointed to East Coast region, reporting to the Human Resources Director

o Since the acquisition of QTI in June 2007, supported QTI and other Intertek sites within the Pharmaceutical

Business Stream and OCA division

o Worked directly with the VP responsible for the Pharmaceutical Business Stream

• Employee relations and communications

o Partners with and coaches management to resolve employee relations issues

o Acts as an advocate for employees

o Partners with HR and management in the communication of corporate programs, policies and initiatives

o Conducts investigations, reports findings, and makes recommendations

o Acts as a lead in mergers & acquisitions, by participating in due diligence and integration

• Responsible for the recruitment of professional exempt and non-exempt employees (scientific/technical, engineering,

business, managerial, & administrative positions), including ad creation/placement, networking, attending job fairs,

interviewing, and selection

o Utilizes online recruiting sources to post positions and search resume databases

o Manages the immigration processes for candidates and employees

• Assures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and company policies

• Manages new hire, performance management, compensation, and termination procedures

• Monthly reporting of HR information of QTI site for monthly report for site and corporate management

• Maintains a proactive approach in protecting the company by minimizing risk

• Selected accomplishments

o Completed 401(k) rollover and plan termination for QTI plan

o Implemented Fast Track program to improve employee retention, led to a 33% reduction in turnover

o Selected to participate in alignment of divisional policies and programs

o Reviewed job descriptions from an acquisition, determining FLSA status, and recommended status changes

and actions

Barry M. Rudner, PHR

Quantitative Technologies, Inc. Whitehouse, NJ

Associate Director, Human Resources & Administration

July 2006 – May 2007 (Quantitative Technologies, Inc. (QTI) was acquired by Intertek Group plc in June 2007)

• Develop and implement HR strategies and programs supporting laboratory, QA, administrative, accounting, IT,

business development and executive management

o Manage, update and analyze the compensation and performance management programs

o Benefit plan design and management, including vendor management

o Responsible for planning, creating and delivering personnel and management training programs

• Responsible for the recruitment of professional exempt and non-exempt employees (scientific/technical, business,

managerial, & administrative positions), including ad creation/placement, networking, attending job fairs,

interviewing, and selection

o Utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) and online recruiting sources to post positions and search resume

databases

o Select and manage relationships with external recruiters

• Address and investigate employee concerns, such as harassment and discrimination claims, and recommend courses

of action to resolve such issues; coaches employees and management to resolve employment issues

• Management of HRIS, employee files, job descriptions, CV’s and company organization chart; work with executive

management on organization design changes

• Responsible for planning, creating and coordinating training programs

• Ensures company compliance with personnel laws and policies by maintaining Employee Handbook and HR policies

• Supervision of Administration and Sample Management staff and operations, including project management and

budgeting

• Reported directly to the company President

• Selected accomplishments

o Responsible for HR component of due diligence prior to acquisition

o Prepared acquisition communication and presentation for employees

o Completed integration of employee payroll, benefits and records with Intertek HR and benefit programs

Evonik (f/k/a Degussa Corporation) Parsippany, NJ

Human Resources Generalist

October 2005 – July 2006

• Provided HR support to corporate shared services groups, analytical laboratories and manufacturing sites in NJ & NY

• Responsible for the recruitment of professional exempt and non-exempt employees, including ad

creation/placement, interviewing, and selection

o Utilized an applicant tracking system (ATS) and online recruiting sources to post positions and search

resume databases

o Utilized external recruiting resources

• Maintained, tracked and reported employee information and payroll changes through HRIS (ADP Enterprise)

• Prepared and delivered anti-harassment awareness training; conducted new hire orientation, exit interviews, and

termination procedures

• Addressed and resolved employee relations issues, policy questions, and benefits problems

• Administered domestic relocation and company leave programs

• Assisted with international assignments and the administration of the Affirmative Action Program

• Mentored a junior-level HR Associate

Barry M. Rudner, PHR

Quantitative Technologies, Inc. Whitehouse, NJ

Human Resources Manager

July 1996 – September 2005

• Ensure company HR policies, procedures and documentation were current, compliant, and communicated

o Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and other employment laws

o Responsible for compliance with cGMP FDA regulations for personnel

• Responsible for the recruitment of professional exempt and non-exempt employees (scientific/technical, managerial,

& administrative positions), including ad creation/placement, networking, attending job fairs, interviewing, and

selection

o Utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) and online recruiting sources to post positions and search resume

databases

o Select and manage external recruiting resources

• Managed employee information

o HRIS (ADP, G.Neil), job descriptions CV’s, and organization chart

o HR performance, metrics and reports

• Managed benefit plans and compensation programs, including COBRA and HIPAA

• Employee Relations

o Handled employee, supervisor and management concerns with tact and confidence

o Investigated situations and make recommendations and decisions

• Responsible for planning, creating and coordinating training programs and company events

o Prepared and executed new employee orientation and retention programs, and termination procedures

• Evaluated, selected and managed vendors

• Prepared and maintained the annual HR budget

• Contributor and editorial board member of company newsletter

• Supervised and coordinated the activities of junior HR and administrative personnel

• Reported directly to the company President and CFO

• Selected accomplishments

o Implemented ATS and company career page

o Instituted Compensation, Bonus and Performance Management Programs

o Established Employee Recognition Program and the Employee Activities Committee

Rhône-Poulenc Paris, France

Human Resources Intern

Summer 1995

• Analyzed Hay Point System data in relation to employee grades. Prepared report, presentation, spreadsheets, and

charts.

• Updated benefit plan database.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Lawrenceville, NJ 1992 – 1996

Rider University

• B.S. in Business Administration (double major), summa cum laude

o Human Resources Management

o Management and Organizational Behavior

• Scholarships & Awards: Edward J. Bloustein Scholarship (4 years), Rider Full Tuition scholarship (4 years), Leon L. Levy

Memorial Scholarship, Edward M. Durkin Prize, and Dean's List (all 8 semesters)

• Honor Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma (ΒΓΣ), Sigma Iota Epsilon (ΣΙΕ), and Alpha Lambda Delta (ΑΛΔ)

• Zeta Beta Tau (ΖΒΤ, Social Fraternity): House Treasurer, Executive Board member, and Assistant Chapter Advisor

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), since May 2001

o Maintain PHR certification through continuing education, memberships, and on-the-job experience

Certification: Human Resources Professional Development (Spring 2001)

o Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ

Society for Human Resources Management

SHRM of Central NJ

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