Human Resources Manager

Annie Correa

Email: abprlv@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** *** **.**

City: Bronx

State: NY

Zip: 10461

Country: USA

Phone: 917-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $60,000

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Annie Correa

2816 Roebling Avenue, #4A

Bronx, NY 10461

Phone: 917-***-****

E-mail: abprlv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a TRUE Human Resources professional in diversified industries who is also a payroll guru with a high level of initiative and energy. Ive been responsible for the planning, training and carrying out of all policies and procedures relating to Human Resources and Im exceptionally adept in all Payroll functions including starting up a new payroll department and processing of subsequent payrolls in union and non-union environments. I am a professional who puts the TEAM first, cares about people and thrives in a challenging and fast paced environment. My verbal and written communication skills are excellent allowing for uncomplicated relations throughout the organizations I have worked for.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPRAYLAT CORPORATION H.R. Generalist Aug. 10 -Oct. 12

Maintained PTO calendar to ensure non abuse of time taken. Editor of the Quarterly Newsletter. Recruited non-exempt administrative positions expediently to minimize service interruptions. Served as backup to payroll and HRIS administration. Administered all employee benefits for a population of 250 employees throughout the country. Aware and familiar with the different requirements in California.

OFFICE TEAM (DONLIN RECANO)TEMP Project Coordinator Feb. 09- Jul 10 I coordinated the distribution of bankruptcy court notices to be served to various parties by providing instructions and directions to the M.I.S. and mailroom associates.

HOTEL MELA, NY (DESIRES HOTELS) Director of Human Resources Oct. 06 Sept. 08

A member of the opening team responsible for recruiting at all levels within the hotel and building a great team and setting up the Human Resources and Payroll Departments. A member of the Executive Committee responsible for facilitating the Desires Hotels culture (new hire orientation) and progressive succession planning. Conducted LEAD training which is a program designed to continue the development of existing and aspiring managers with gaining knowledge associated with the hiring process, the importance of accurate performance reviews and progressive disciplinary action. I was the direct liaison with Local 6 Union in resolving all associate disputes in a timely manner. Developed an excellent rapport with the Union in order to resolve all disputes amicably resulting in a reduced union presence in the hotel. I have a true understanding of the Collective Bargaining Agreement which helps to reduce internal disputes. I processed the weekly payroll for all union and non-union associates using the Paychex system. I also setup and administered the E-Time system of hand punches for all hourly associates. Completed month end benefit and contribution reports for the union and tracked all union increases and applicable deductions. I administered all benefit plans for non-union and union associates including but not limited to Workers Compensation, Medical, Dental, Disability, COBRA and all benefit claims. I maintained all associate recognition programs and insured they were practiced fairly. I was instrumental in creating a team environment by personally knowing all of the associates and interacting with them and showing them my interest in their success which in turn facilitated our open door policy and their comfort level communicating with management. I traveled to corporate headquarters in Miami to participate in training conferences with other property HR Directors to continue my development and share that with the rest of the team in New York. I conducted what we called Listen and Respond group sessions which was an opportunity for the associates to come together in small groups to voice any ideas or concerns allowing them the opportunity to assist in the resolution of internal and operational problems which gave them a sense of ownership.

WILLOW HOTELS LLC, NY Executive Director of Human Resources May 04 Aug. 05

A member of the Corporate Executive Committee assisting with the change of ownership at The Shoreham and The Mansfield Hotels. I was responsible for the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedure, the handling of employment related issues and the management of personnel decisions relating to changes in employment status. I implemented and developed the creation of the Human Resources department for the newly created hotel management company under new ownership including but not limited to the creation of the Associate Handbook, the benefits department and payroll processing function. I assisted with the decision and selection of the non-union benefits package which saved the company 50% in benefit expenses for the first two years of benefits coverage. I continued to negotiate and research additional voluntary programs with vendors. I designed the vacation and sick day policies for all non-union personnel. I guided all executive and department managers in proper employment practices and resolutions to employee relations issues, including being the direct liaison in negotiating collective bargaining resolutions with the local union and resolving issues with non-union personnel. These responsibilities included conducting all internal investigations relating to associate grievances and recommending resolutions to the other members of the Executive Committee. I developed and designed the payroll setup using ADP and E-Time for three separate entities which were the Executive Payroll, The Shoreham Hotel Payroll and The Mansfield Hotel Payroll consisting of approximately 200 associates combined. I recruited for all positions at The Shoreham and Mansfield Hotels by contacting and posting within hospitality schools, conducting open houses to maximize applicant exposure and posting on various job boards online. I was responsible for the monthly administration of all benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Programs, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Determinations. I created and designed the documentation and regulations for the completion of the annual review process.

ARENSON OFFICE FURNISHINGS, NY Human Resources Manager Mar. 01 Feb. 03

I contributed to the successful development and execution of various Human Resources procedures, including the training of department managers in five locations in proper employment procedures, talent development and management processes, staffing, compensation, disciplinary procedures and performance evaluations. I screened and interviewed potential associates for senior managers and made recommendations based on talent and skills minimizing our exposure to constant turnover. I worked closely with senior management regarding talent/associate issues within their control span to improve productivity while participating in five reorganizations which resulted in reducing staff by 20%. I was responsible for drawing up offer letters and confidentiality agreements for all new hires while insuring that a discriminating precedence was not set. I worked very closely with brokers and vendors to improve the quality of our benefit plans while reducing cost or minimizing cost increases. I also administered all benefit plans including all Health Benefits, 401(k) COBRA, Life and Disability Insurances, FMLA, HIPPA regulations, ERISA regulations and fiduciary responsibilities as well as Section 125 plans and the timely discrimination testing they require. I supervised the Payroll Department cutting down on costly errors and reducing processing costs by 50% by initiating and implementing a conversion of systems.

CONSOLIDATED ROUTE, NY Human Resources/Payroll Manager Apr. 99 Dec. 00

I developed the Human Resources and Payroll Departments in Long Island City, NY when corporate headquarters were relocated from Greenville, South Carolina. I supervised and coordinated the Human Resources department which also included benefits and payroll. I revised and implemented policies and procedures in the associate handbook to comply with labor standards in 10 separate states and added comprehensive policies for Sexual Harassment, FMLA and others. I consulted with and advised senior management on legal issues, including associate litigation and conferred with outside legal counsel on resolutions. I trained operations and regional managers in 10 locations throughout the United States on proper hiring, termination, associate evaluation practices and the proper handling of delicate employment issues reducing the number of legal issues brought forward by former associates. I was responsible for responding to associate relation issues for 400 associates throughout 45 states nation wide.

SANWA SECURITES (USA) CO., NY Human Resources/Payroll Manager Feb. 93 July 98

I recruited and supervised the support associates which included the administrative assistants, the mailroom staff and reception and delegated responsibilities reducing the need for outside temporary help by 85%. I created comprehensive New Hire, Termination and COBRA/HIPPA packages that provided associates with detailed information that were reviewed facilitating the orientation and separation interviews. I assisted inside and outside counsel and provided sensitive and confidential records and associate surveys during various corporate reorganizations. I processed a bi-weekly payroll for Sanwas New York and Chicago offices. I also created and distributed month end reports by location to senior management and reconciled the London payroll to U.S. dollars. I administered all associated related benefit programs and also served as the direct liaison with outside vendors on all programs, equipment and insurances. I was responsible for coordinating all special events celebrations within budgetary restraints that improved associate morale.

EDUCATION

Grace H. Dodge Vocation High School Regents Diploma - Bookkeeping

Some college course work.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Online ADP, Ceridian and Paychex payroll systems, ADPs Reportsmith and HRIS report generators, Workforce Now, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint, ADT Winpak Security System, McRoberts Security System, online benefit programs for the purpose of adding and termination of benefits. Im the Special Events photographer responsible for capturing happy memories.

PERSONAL SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Bilingual English/Spanish, excellent knowledge of employment laws, excellent people skills; I thrive under pressure and challenge myself by singing Karaoke.

Notary Public, Two time Valedictorian.

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Annie Correa

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