Karen Weiss

Email: abp788@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ****** ***** **

City: Glen Gardner

State: NJ

Zip: 08826

Country: USA

Phone: 908-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

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Karen Weiss

435 Little Brook Rd. Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

abp788@r.postjobfree.com 908-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Senior Human Resources professional with demonstrated strengths in supporting businesses across all industries and in both large and small organizations. Skills include assessing organizational needs, setting strategic direction, and implementing initiatives that enhance corporate performance. Expertise expands across all HR disciplines including: Employee relations, recruiting, consulting, problem resolution, advice and counsel to senior managers/owner, problem solving, team building, training and employee retention strategies.

CORE STRENGTHS

Contributor to bottom-line objectives and strategic goals by collaborating with senior management and employees at all levels for more than 45 companies and across various industries. My strengths encompass a broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors spanning exempt and non-exempt, union and non-union employees, internal and external customers. Successfully lead and managed the following:

Employee Relations

Project Management

Performance Management

Recruitment and retention

Labor Relations / Conflict Resolution

Training Development / Implementation

Policy Development

Handbook Development

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Downsizings

Program Manager

Manage Disciplinary Processes and Manager Training

Program Development (recognition and tuition reimbursement)

Compensation Planning / Payroll

Change Management

Job Description Development

EEOC Complaints / Investigation

Benefits Management

Employment Law Regulations compliance

Additional Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills.

Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, Background Checks, e-Verify, Time Reporting systems, HR Databases (Peoplesoft), BCS, Career Link, Employee Surveys and employee testing tools.

Effective contributor as an individual or in a team environment. Consistently demonstrates a high level of integrity and ethics when handling all company information and HR matters.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chugach Industries, Inc. Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey April 2012 - June 2012

Human Resources Manager - Military installation where I supported 280 employees - 60 of whom were union. Investigated and provided written documentation for an OFCCP complaint. Developed a supervisor training presentation for Performance Management, participated in union negotiations of new contract, investigated and provided HR recommendations regarding several terminations and employee complaints. Ran job ads and participated in the interview and selection process. Coached supervisors and managers regarding employee issues and managing employees. Enhanced existing HR processes and forms. Audited employee files and updates to I-9s. Supported staff of one HR Representative.

BRAVO! Building Services Industry Piscataway, New Jersey March 2008 - April 2012

Human Resources Manager - Corporate Office - Supported more than 3,000 employees across nine states. Provided leadership and direction to business owners, executives, managers and employees. Managed projects (time reporting system and payroll upgrade), developed employee handbook, job descriptions, employment forms, and corporate policies.

Facilitated liability training, EEO compliance and investigations, employee relations/conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and adherence to state and federal laws. Responsible for managing the company's 401K program, benefits, open enrollment, talent management, unemployment claims, state and federal census, AAP, workforce planning/recruitment, employee on-boarding/exit processes, I-9 compliance, background checks, drug testing, workers compensation program/OSHA 300, performance management guidance and training, compensation analysis, DOL issues and employee-customer relations. Managed bargained-for employee processes, complaints, grievances for 6 contracts. Employee record management (e.g., personnel files, medical records and auditing, I-9s, system records, court ordered garnishments, background checks). ADP Payroll PC and Workforce Now - managed staff of two - Payroll Coordinator and HR Representative.

Administaff Florham Park, NJ 8/2005 - 5/2007

Senior Human Resources Specialist - Professional Employer Organization

Comprehensive Human Resources support to 45 small and medium-sized businesses across all industries. Provided value-added services to external customers (owners and employees) focusing on strategic HR planning, advice and consultative services, EEO/AA, compensation, performance management, liability and manager training. Developed company-specific policies, employee handbooks and job descriptions. Facilitated employee layoffs and severance packages, conflict resolution, on-boarding, exit interviews, disability management, benefits enrollment, performance improvement plans and counseling statements. Assisted with compensation planning for employee retention, promotions, and market salary survey benchmarking and analysis. Managed DOL complaints, FLSA compliance reviews and improvement processes, and State Unemployment and Worker's Compensation issues.

Attended college full-time to complete BS in Business Management. 2004 - 2005

AT&T HR Generalist / Financial Manager Morristown, NJ 2000- 2004

Consumer Local Services and AT&T Labs Research & Development Organization

Managed six exempt and non-exempt employees. HR Generalist/Partner supporting more than 350 employees and contractors. Managed workforce planning and recruitment needs, internal policy, procedure and job description development and implementation. Lead performance management process, career development planning, and compensation planning. Managed employee relations issues, conflicts and resolutions with 100% success rate. Administered disciplinary actions, counseling statements, performance improvement plans, terminations and exit interviews. Developed employee surveys, analyzed results, generated reports and conducted focus groups. Administered and managed $85M budget for organization. Introduced 20% budget reduction by cutting vendor contract fees and streamlining HR functions. Facilitated diversity training, implemented 360 leadership feedback and developed 4 recognition programs. Handled union grievances, partnered with labor relations, union stewards, and union employees, and escalated issues to senior management as needed. HRIS PeopleSoft system for maintenance of employee records and personnel guide.

AT&T HR Generalist Basking Ridge, NJ 1998 - 2000

Chief Information Officer Organization

First line response as HR Generalist supporting over 1,400 exempt and non-exempt, union and non-union employees. Managed employee relations issues, conflicts and resolutions. Facilitated diversity and EEO training, administered HR policies, procedures and practices. Facilitated internal recruiting, talent retention, performance management processes and compensation planning. Performed disciplinary processes, terminations and exit interviews. Outsourced 700 employees and partnered with outsourced companies to generate offer letters and system downloads of employee related information (i.e., vacations, medical benefits, Leave of Absences, etc.). Facilitated 4 organizational downsizing projects affecting over 750 positions by identifying layoff criteria, affected positions and employees and preparing severance packages. Coordinated union workforce issues and downsizings (surplus declarations). Coordinated summer intern program, executive education program and green card process. HRIS PeopleSoft, TimeTrax, MS Office Suite.

AT&T Communications Manager Warren, NJ 1997 - 1998

ITS (Information Technology Services)

Managed five technical web developers and three non-exempt employees. Internal HR web site development and employee issues in support of 1,100 associates. Developed and managed recognition programs.

AT&T Project Manager Piscataway, NJ 1996 - 1997

Consumer Chief Information Officer Organization

Managed three multi-million dollar projects from concept through implementation. Developed project plans and timelines. Managed change requests, "Time & Costs" and overall budget.

AT&T HR Coordinator / Event Planner Warren, NJ 1992 - 1996

Consumer Sales Division

Supported organization of 500+ employees for performance management, compensation planning, promotions, transfers, recruitment, resignations/terminations, and employee relations issues. Supervisor of 14 administrative employees. Event Planner for annual sales event- managing to the event's $250K budget.

Additional position descriptions available upon request.

EDUCATION

BS, Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2005 (3.76 GPA)

Currently pursuing PHR/SPHR certification

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Certification - George Washington University

Human Resources Certificate - Rutgers University

Member of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

NAPW (National Association of Professional Women)

PERSONAL

Volunteer programs:

Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Hunterdon County

Meals on Wheels - Morris County

Woodlands Wildlife Rescue - Hunterdon County

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