Human Resources Management

Human Resources Director, SHRM-CP, PHR

Visionary, quality- and cost-focused leader with 20+ years of corporate experience driving strategic and tactical HR functions.

Expertise driving growth by developing and retaining organization’s most critical asset – its team members.

Proven ability to design policies, procedures, and initiatives that add value, improve efficiency and corporate wellbeing, and increase employee satisfaction and loyalty.

Creativity in solving problems and devising strategies that positively impact organizational culture.

Record of establishing trust and credibility among employees and management staff at all levels.

Policy/Procedure Development Employee Relations New Hire Orientation Legal/Policy Compliance

Recruitment/Staffing Organizational Development Benefits Administration Change Management

Employee Relations Training & Development Harassment Prevention Performance Management

Professional Experience

DSV Air & Sea Inc. Clark, NJ 2016 – April 2017

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Prepared annual budgets and oversaw management of benefit programs/vendors, tracking benefit-related expenses and recommending changes to plans and design. Drove communication strategy to educate employees on changes and available resources. Reviewed internal structure of job titles and salaries and recommended improvements and consistency. Facilitated strategic recruitment meetings and status meetings with line managers and teams to diagnose hiring needs, ensuring clarity on position profile.

Recruited benefits and payroll team for merged organization after acquisition and ran open enrollment for acquired company.

-Prepared for second open enrollment, for which a 0% plan increase was negotiated by implementing voluntary buy-up life insurance and disability plans.

-Collaborated with senior management and vendors for combined benefits plan structure in 2018.

Merged two 401K plans into one Safe Harbor Plan; made decisions including on eligibility, match and funds.

Tri-Coastal Design Wharton, NJ 2014 – 2016

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Oversaw all aspects of human resources including employee relations, performance and compensation management, benefits administration, organizational development, and training. Developed and implemented strategic talent recruitment and management plans. Partnered with operations staff to meet annual deliverables and participated in all audits. Led company involvement in community outreach and charity events.

Optimized salary spending through effective employment and staffing strategies in a warehouse environment.

Ensured consistent compliance with state, federal, and company employment practices.

Implemented first benefits open enrollment in company’s 25-year history.

Pizza Hut (ADF Companies) Fairfield, NJ 2013 – 2014

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Led team in full-cycle recruiting for management/corporate positions, as well as store managers and staff for 300 franchise locations. Managed rollout of orientation and development programs and drove performance management, progressive discipline, and EEO compliance efforts. Advised areas managers on HR issues and concerns.

Ensured robust pipeline of team-level talent by delivering high-vale training and development opportunities

Improved employee engagement and satisfaction through introduction of a well-defined concern resolution process.

Protected compliance through implementation of clear organizational policies and procedures.

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Healthed Group, Inc. Clark, NJ 2007 – 2012

HUMAN RESOURCES & BENEFITS MANAGER

Drove recruitment and hiring function managed recruiter relationships and negotiated employment contracts. Oversaw benefits programs including 401(k), disability, maternity, FMLA, COBRA, FLI, sick time, and vacation time. Ensured compliance with FLSA for job classification, overtime, and shift pay. Teamed with management on salary incentives. Administered ADP system, including setup of tax deductions and calculating final paychecks. Managed open enrollment process, analyzed/approved invoices from providers, and generated routine reports.

Counseled employees on career development, job opportunities, wages, and benefits. Conducted employee orientation. Developed and implemented employee relations initiatives, including wellness/awards programs and pay equity projects. Advised management staff on disputes, sexual harassment and diversity, job descriptions, salary ranges, and hiring strategies, providing recommendations for improvement based on industry experience and analysis of personnel data

Recruited 50 top-performing employees across various functional areas within six months.

Optimized staff opportunities for internal career development by developing schedule of core competencies and soft skills.

Updated company handbook and policy manual within a tight two-week deadline to remain compliant by working overnight twice.

Implemented employee benefits portal and assisted with development of an HRIS/payroll interface so changes could be made in any of the three systems and be carried across without additional data entry

Decreased benefits costs by 15% with minimal increases to premiums by partnering with insurance carriers, executing yearly benefits enrollment, and coordinating broker bidding.

Attained HR Spot Bonus for Outstanding Achievement for four consecutive years. Recruited 52 employees quickly as business increased and handled several large layoffs.

Ensured clarity and consistency throughout HR organization through development and implementation of human resources standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor in Business Administration Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ

Additional Courses: Business Writing Performance Management Working with Difficult People, Risk Management

FMLA/FLI OSHA Compliance Workplace Safety Diversity Training in the Workplace

Certifications

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Fairleigh Dickinson University

Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional SHRM-CP Fairleigh Dickinson University

OSHA Certified

CPR Certified

Certified Notary Public

Professional Affiliation

Society for Human Resources Management – Member of National Chapter and Ambassador for local Chapter

Technical Skills

Workday Aetna/Guardian and Aon Private Exchange Data Management, ADP Paychex Sterling Kronos Taleo

MS Office, Access, Project & Visio Google Sketch-Up 3D Workamajig

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