Joan C. Rosser, PHR
***** *********** *****, ******* ***** 77070
Tel 281-***-**** Cell 832-***-**** ************@*****.***
High Impact Human Resources Professional
Performance-driven professional with several years of expertise in Human
Resource management, compensation, benefits and employment law for both
Canada and the United States. Experience as an HR Consultant in the oil and
gas, manufacturing, medical, service industries and other environments.
Creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker who effectively
balances the needs of employees with the mission of the organization.
Strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiation
programs and organizational skills.
Areas of Expertise
Employee Relations Organization
Development
Compensation and Benefits Design Training and Development
HR Policy Design Employment
Law
Sexual Harassment - EEO Issues Recruitment & Selection
Education
Professional Human Resources Development (PHR) Rice University
2009
Post Grad - Human Resources Management Sheridan College
2003
BBA (Global Education Group) Travel and Tourism Miami Florida
1997
Languages
English, Italian, French and Maltese
Skills
. Demonstrated ability to understand and promote the linkage between
business and human resource activities.
. Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
. Strong verbal, written, detail, analytical, and interpersonal skills
. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, managing
several projects simultaneously.
. Ability to interface effectively and tactfully with employees, various
levels of management, as well as external customers and service
providers.
. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in interpreting and
applying policies to problems. Proficient in the use of Microsoft
suite of office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook).
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Professional Experience
Sr. Human Resources Consultant
06/2006 - Present
Paychex, Inc. Houston, Texas
. Supports 52 clients with an employee count of 3200
. Provides a broad range of HR support actions for achieving
business objectives to include employee relations, talent
management, staffing, employee development, employee retention,
and change management.
. Responsible for organizational assessment and upgrading the
talent through strategic staffing and developing talent.
. Develops and facilitates solutions to inter/intra group
issues/conflict; gives feedback to and coaches managers on
effective and ineffective behaviors.
. Participates in development of HR practices and initiatives;
lead in development of a functional area of expertise.
. Assists with the resolution of client issues by acting as a
liaison with other departments.
. Informs and counsels clients on human resources policies,
procedures, performance management, recruitment, employee
relations, and employment law.
. Conducts on-site enrollment meetings for 401K, Section 125 and
Medical Insurances.
. Presents or coordinates human resource training sessions for
clients and their employees.
. Conducts detailed reviews of current employer's plans, and takes
the appropriate steps to ensure that plans comply under ERISA,
the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable statutes and
regulations.
. Ensures that the employer is always within compliance with
Federal and State laws and regulations including ERISA, SOX,
FMLA, FLSA, ADA, HIPAA, EEO etc
Manager of Compensation and Benefits 10/2005
- 02/2006
Unidynamics, Inc. Conroe, Texas
. Prepared job descriptions, conducted and participated in
compensation surveys and evaluated positions to determine
appropriate pay range.
. Developed and implemented new Customer-focused Performance
Review Systems.
. Responsible for design and administration of benefit programs.
. Designed and administered comprehensive and competitive benefit
plans and developed the benefit plan booklet and all
communication material for compensation and benefit plan
changes.
. Paid all medical claims in-house and monthly Benefits premiums.
. Kept all Employment Records in HRIS.
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Human Resources Specialist
05/2004 - 9/2005
TRI - County MHMR Services Conroe, Texas
. Recruited and interviewed potential candidates.
. Conducted recruitment efforts for all positions, wrote and
placed advertisements
. Conducted new hire orientations and exit interviews
. Maintained all employee personnel, medical, 401K, workers
compensation claims and I-9 files
. Submitted workers' compensation claims to carrier
Human Resources Generalist
05/2002 - 09/2003
Panlapina, Inc Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
. In charge of the EEO/AAP and did all the EEOC reporting.
. Maintained job descriptions for the national Occupational
Classification Codes
. Assisted the Payroll Manager with a new payroll tracking system
. Administered the psychological and aptitude testing for new
hires.
. Worked as a liaison between Immigration offices and the
Consulates.
Manager of Human Resources
04/1983-04/1991
Travel Network and Travel Mode, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
. Established and managed two travel agencies grossing $8,000,000
. Conducted the recruiting, selection, screening and interviewing
. Processed all the necessary requirements for expatriate
employees
. Coordinated the employees' performance reviews
. Managed the employee record keeping and personnel files
. Administered the testing and assessment of the applicants
. Developed and conducted the orientation programs for new hires
. Coordinated the day to day operations and the employees'
schedules
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
PHR - Certified Professional Human Resources - 2009
LAH - Licensed Life Accident and Health - State of Texas - 2009
HRPAO - Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario - 2003
WHMIS Certified - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System - 2002
References Available on Request