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S. KNEPPERAlexander Ave.Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 19026610.622.2773 home610.348.5637 abplun@r.postjobfree.com

RESOURCES MANAGEMENTDynamic, flexible and people-focused HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL with 19+ years of achievement in virtually all HR functions. Excel at building business relationships at all levels, maximizing associate talent and performance while driving results of corporate goals, and demonstrating strong ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments.CORE COMPETENCIES * Talent Management * Regulatory & Legal Compliance* Employee & Labor Relations * Training & Development* Talent Acquisition & Retention* Strategic Planning* Compensation & Benefits * Project & Program Management* Performance Management* Process Improvement* EEO/AA Planning & Compliance * Safety & Risk Management* Information Management* FMLA/Leave Management* Policy DevelopmentEXPERIENCEPREMIER RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, LLCPhiladelphia, PA (2008-2011)Leading global clinical research organization delivering full-service biometric and clinical trial management for pharmaceutical and medical device companies and with operations in 16 countries and employing 1000+ associatesDIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN HUMAN RESOURCES (

2011)

DIRECTOR, US HUMAN RESOURCES (2009-2010

)

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES (2008)SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:* Directed human resource generalists/employee relations, payroll, talent acquisition, benefits/compensation and administrative team in supporting North American business operations in all areas of human resources.* Partnered with operations and advised in all areas of HR, including workforce planning; business development; immigration; employee relocation; international reassignments; resource classification, planning and allocation; compensation and benefits; performance and talent management; succession planning; acquisition integration; policy development; downsizing management, planning and implementation; and office consolidation/integration.* Negotiated vendor terms and implemented RPO partner, reducing time to hire by 70% and direct hire costs by 17%.* Established HR, benefits and payroll operations for Canadian workforce, reducing total labor costs by 45%.* Designed and implemented process improvements, including streamlining HR, recruitment and vendor management processes; implementing and upgrading applicant tracking system; establishing drug testing policy and procedures and vendor selection; onboarding of new hires; designing and instituting employee hotline; partnering with Information Services department in development of a custom, online personnel action system and managing NA HR budget.* Implemented leadership training; designed and facilitated employee focus groups, analyzed results and presented recommendations to senior leadership; and developed and implemented internship program for selected departments.VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLCWest Chester, PA (1991-2007)Leading distributor of scientific equipment, supplies, chemicals, furniture, & services in the global research laboratory industry with worldwide sales of $4.0B and with operations in over 25 countries and employing 7,000+ associatesSENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER/GENERALIST (2007

)National Site Services GroupHR

PROGRAM MANAGER (2005-2007

)

Corporate HQEMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST (2006)Bridgeport, NJ Distribution Center SENIOR HR GENERALIST (2002-2005

)Eastern Regional Customer Fulfillment Center/

Regional HQHUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (1998-2001

)Eastern Regional Customer Fulfillment Center/

Regional HQBENEFITS SPECIALIST & HRIS ADMINISTRATOR (1995-1997

)

Corporate HQHUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR (1993-1994

)

Corporate HQHUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (1991-1992)Corporate

HQSELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Reduced expenses and enhanced speed of hiring by teaming on the selection and implementation of a new national contingent staffing vendor. Improved hiring efficiency organization-wide and streamlined manager access to contingent staffing support resources.* Optimized employee and labor relations in Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region as one of up to a 3-person HR team supporting up to 1,300 union/non-union associates in multiple states and as the HR business partner with the Site Services leadership team and its distributed workforce located at customer engagements throughout the U.S.* Reduced workers compensation open reserves 30% by conducting company-wide gap analysis and designing and implementing program changes. Designed/executed a modified transitional duty program, cutting lost time by 15%, and directed and facilitated case-management training of HR generalists.* Transitioned HR support function of the National Site Services from Massachusetts to New Jersey by overseeing integration of processes/procedures, resources and files into existing infrastructure.* Lowered absenteeism ~20% by collaborating on the development and implementation of a new Attendance Policy. * Strengthened associate performance by teaming with operations on training needs assessment, analyzing results and on the design and delivery of subject matter training on various topics including: result-based interactions, interviewing skills, ethics, harassment investigations, managing associate time off, problem-solving and decision-making, adapting to change, interaction and conflict management skills, presentation skills, supervision, diversity, customer service delivery, creativity, new hire orientation and continuous improvement.* Maximized recruiting efforts by leveraging print and radio media, internet, contingent firms, state job services, college and internal job fairs, employee referral program, and internal job postings to source candidates. Collaborated in consolidating employment advertising, including evaluation and selection of national advertising and internet posting vendors. Interviewed and assessed candidates for exempt/non-exempt positions from operatives to leadership levels.* Outsourced background screening and drug testing process by developing and implementing corporate policy, including the evaluation, selection and ongoing management of preferred vendor. Implemented outsourced I-9 process.* Ensured effective associate/labor relations by partnering with associates and managers at all levels to enhance talent and performance management; determine workforce planning needs, assist in succession planning and ease redeployments and terminations; interpret policy; advise on compensation actions; conduct position analyses; facilitate on-boarding; conduct and manage grievances and associate complaint investigations; and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.* Collaborated on redesign & implementation of leave management policy/program and selection of outsourced vendor.* Resolved EEOC/HRC claims and charges by investigating allegations of harassment/unfair treatment, analyzing findings, recommending remedies, and coaching managers through disposition in partnership with legal counsel.* Partnered with operations management in developing and implementing new company-wide distribution center performance guidelines and a distribution center performance management system.* Led on-time delivery of onboarding, disability program management, COBRA administration, staffing agency negotiations and management, unemployment claims reporting and hearing coordination, outplacement coordination, exit interviewing, OSHA reporting, offboarding, and salary/benefit surveys. Managed/administered federal/state, workers compensation, and company leave programs.* Increased efficiency of HR operations by training and developing eight staff and directing 2 generalist/coordinator staff in the execution of HR practices, programs, and procedures.* Administered new-hire/open enrollments for health, welfare & retirement plans, audited monthly health/welfare plan billing, resolved claims/enrollment processing issues with carriers, processed 401(k) loan & hardship withdrawal requests.* Partnered in multiple acquisitions of up to 600 new associates by contributing to the pre-/post-implementation activities, including associate communications, onboarding, benefit enrollments, and system data integration as part of the corporate HR acquisition implementation team.* Planned and implemented major HRIS upgrade including training of HR staff. Responsible for HRIS database/reporting and provided technical support to field HR staff.

EDUCATION THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PABachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, cum laudeUniversity Scholars ProgramMember, Phi Beta KappaPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCertified DDI FacilitatorDevelopment Dimensions InternationalEffective Discipline in a Unionized WorkforceCornell University, Industrial/Labor Relations ProgramConducting Effective Workplace InvestigationsBallard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLPManaging Excellence In Service / Excellence in Service / Next Generation NegotiationKenexaBalancing FMLA, ADA, NLRA, Workers Comp. & NJ Family LeaveManagement Institute, Rowan UniversityBenefit Plan, Design and ImplementationPenn State University/International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansHuman Resources Professional Certification ProgramVillanova UniversityAffirmative Action Planning and DevelopmentMillisor and Nobil, LLPTECHNOLOGIESADP HRMS Enterprise (HRIS), ADP HRB (HRIS), ProBusiness PowerSource II (HRIS), First Resource (HRIS), SilkRoad OpenHire (ATS/HMS), First Advantage Hiring Management System (ATS/HMS), Projectix (ATS), Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, IQ and Crystal report writers, Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, BNA OnlineCore team member for selection and implementation of enterprise-wide HRIS and Payroll Time and Attendance module.AFFILIATIONSSociety for Human Resource ManagementPhiladelphia Society for Human Resource ManagementNational Association of Colleges And EmployersEastern Association of Colleges And EmployersAmerican Society for Training and DevelopmentADDITIONAL KEYWORDSJob Titles:Human Resource Director, Human Resource Manager, HR Representative, HR Specialist, Employment RepresentativeAdditional Skills/Responsibilities:Project management, performance reviews, organizational development, workforce analysis, succession planning, training and development, staffing, reward and recognition programs, employee engagement, award programs, offer letters, program development, administer policies and programs, employee orientation, union avoidance, performance appraisals, coaching, candidate screening, employee surveys, climate surveys, exit interview, salary planning, salary administration, wage and hour, team building, change management, BA/BS degree, employee communications, job analysis, write job descriptions, drug testing, strategic partner, conflict resolution, occupational safety, negotiation, mentoring, progressive discipline, open door policy, investigation of complex HR issues and resolution, federal/state/local laws and government regulations, strategic planning, retention, survey administration, focus group facilitation, career development, EEO compliance, sexual harassment, wage & salary administration, voluntary/involuntary terminations, reorganization, restructuring, outplacement, benchmarking, best practices, data/trend analysis, transfers, promotions, source, screen, assess, qualify candidates, recommend candidates, screening interviews, behavioral based interviewing techniques, coordinate interviews with managers, pre-employment paperwork, hiring paperwork, perform reference checks, extend offers to candidates, applicant tracking systems, college recruiting, internship program, multi-location support, multi-state, EAP, employee assistance, immigration, expatriate support, relocation, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, career development, coaching, service awards, induction, budgeting, budget development and reconciliationIndustries: Distribution, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, chemical, services, life science, bioscienceSupported Functions: medical devices, clinical operations, clinical project management, clinical monitoring, biometrics, biometric project management, information systems, IT, IS, technical operations, data operations, regulatory affair, quality assurance, auditing, medical writing, medical affairs, safety, executive management, biostatistics, statistics, data management, data operations, business development, ITCS/IVRS, client services, bids and proposals, contract development, facilities, FSP, pharmacovigilance, warehouse, call center, operations, logistics, purchasing, finance, accounting, sales, national accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, managed servicesAdditional Compliance: EEO-1, Title VII, VETS 100, Americans with Disabilities Act, ADEA, ADA, STD, OSHA, 401(k), OFCCP, HIPAA, ESOP, FLSA, FCRA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ERISA, USERRA, ISO, FDA, AAP, COBRA, ImmigrationAdditional Technology: ATS, HMS, Applicant Tracking System, Hiring Management System, Projectix, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office Productivity software, ADPAdditional Locations: Philadelphia, Wilmington, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, NJ, DE, PA, MA, NY215, 267, 856, 302, 484, 835/img/clear.gif/img/clear.gif/img/clear.gif/img/clear.gif/img/clear.gif/img/clear.gifBegin Employment

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