MELVIN S. HARRIS

*-***** ***** #*-*, West Orange N.J. 07052

Cell: 973-***-****

ac0g22@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dedicated and focused professional with 10- years of Human Resource experience. Highly effective at incorporating creative leadership skills to achieve business objectives; seeking an opportunity with a reputable organization to direct projects that improve efficiency while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

CORE STRENGHTS

Ability to adapt to all working environments

Excellent Communication Skills

Business Oriented

Hiring and retention

Advanced interpersonal skills

Staffing and recruiting professional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAMBRIDGE SECURITY SERVICES CORP

New York, NY

Human Resources 08/2006 to 10/2016

Head up a Human Resource team of four-staff members which includes an H.R. Manager, H.R. Administrator, Assistant Administrator and Quartermaster.

In charge of hiring for the entire New York Division which consists of 18,000 man hours (450-employees.)

Provide personnel for Residential, Commercial, Corporate, and Concierge facilities.

Assist in hiring Armed Law Enforcement Officers for the Special Operation Division.

Responsible for providing Drivers, Walking Escorts, and bilingual translators for the Visiting Nursing Service of New York.

Identify vacancies, post open jobs, conduct job fairs, screen, interview, and match applicant with open positions.

Perform background and reference checks, extend offerings and employee on-boarding.

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Addressed Employee Disciplinary Reports weekly. All disciplinary action administered is based upon the magnitude of the violation as per the Code of Ethics and Company Policy.

Coordinate with the company Account Managers to assure their accounts are staffed properly for the benefit of the client and contract.

Work exclusively with Senior Vice President and company Attorney in regards to all lawsuits and complaints from the Human Rights Division, Labor Department and Court Subpoenaed request.

Investigate research and carry out all Labor Department unemployment claims through “People Systems.”

Execute all Disability, and Worker Compensation claims brought forth on occurrence.

Interact with Senior Payroll Manager for employee union enrollment, union dues and benefits.

Implement Employee Recognition Award Program to inspire, motivate and improve productivity.

Work together with the “Operations Department” to lower company overtime percentage and minimize employee and staff turnover.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Human Resources

Execute company unemployment cost control totaling $161,000 in benefit savings from Aug 2014 to Sept 2016.

Increased employee retention 90% by maintaining a positive work environment, incentive programs, and bonus structure.

SKILLS

Proficient customer service skills.

Advanced in employee training and development.

Knowledgeable of The Reid technique for interviews and applicant screening.

Experienced in Microsoft-Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Study of (Ceridian Federal Employment Law and Fred Pryor Learning Solutions)

Phillips Business School, East Orange N.J. (Business Administration)

Union High School, Union N.J. Graduate

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