Human Resources Director

MORENA C. SAVAGE

(Cell) 410-***-****

Philadelphia, PA 19146 ac1wte@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/morena-savage-mhrm-560584139

Career Summary

15+ years of diversified human resources experience with responsibility for up to 400 employees. Solid employee relations, recruitment, benefits, payroll administration, training, and development experience in for profit and non-profit organizations. I have both union and non-union experience in consumer goods, healthcare, manufacturing, and public safety industries. Knowledge of employment laws and human resources legal compliance. Training and development experience including design and implementation of programs to promote positive employee relations. Strong planner, organizer and problem solver who can prioritize multiple assignments and deliver superior results under heavy deadline pressure.

Professional Experience

Human Resources Director

Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

April 2014 – September 2015 (New Ownership outsourced HR) Continuing my education for further development since the layoff.

Responsible for employee engagement, employee relations, recruitment & retention through practices that promote communication & teamwork.

Responsible for on-boarding/employee exit interviews, employee training, employee records, benefits, payroll, and facility safety program.

Ensured training and development of staff by identifying training needs and establishing initiatives to meet company/individual objectives.

Paired with management to help align the most effective strategic direction for the HR department and its goals to increase organizational effectiveness and employee morale.

Periodically audited ad hoc reports to analyze HR metrics, conducted detailed reference and state background checks on all applicable candidates, while developing employment offers and extended offers in coordination with hiring manager’s approval.

Administered benefits programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs.

Developed sources of qualified applicants, interviewed & screened candidates, administered tests, checked references, evaluated/applicant qualifications. Created applicant tracker to have better accountability of the pool of applicants.

Responsible for managing the employee relations program, investigated, resolved, and communicated regarding employee questions, issues, or concerns. Determined and took appropriate action to resolve issues in a timely, appropriate, and confidential manner.

Ensured facility payroll was completed accurately and on time and that payroll records are carefully monitored, Also, conducted new hire benefit orientation and overseen annual benefit open enrollment process.

Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies. Managed HRIS, employee data and reporting system.

Sr. Human Resources Generalist II (relocated)

Orbital Sciences / NASROC II

March 2009 – August 2011

Wallops Island, VA

Supported HR teams and clients regarding HR processes that include, workforce planning, annual reviews, performance & succession, compensation administration and employment law.

Managed complex employee relations issues and conducted effective, thorough, and objective investigations in a production and manufacturing environment. Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Coordinated, facilitated, and participated in preparing and conducting employee grievances, appeals, and external charges from agencies. Participated in administrative activities such as unemployment, worker’s compensation, and other employment-related programs as assigned by management.

Administered benefits programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Coordinated employee programs and events & facilitated local co-op and intern programs.

Responsible for payroll administration, reporting systems, personnel management, onboarding, and conflict resolution.

Employee Relations Manager

Coco-Cola Enterprises

February 2008 - October 2009 (Outsourced HR out of facilities to one central location)

Salisbury, MD

Responsibilities included performance management, coaching & counseling, leadership development, recruitment & retention, employee & labor relations, and benefits administration in a large production and manufacturing environment.

Worked diligently with union officials in grievances, employee activities, hearing etc., for an employee base of over 300. Collaborated with Labor Relations Director in contract negotiations, while managing three facilities.

Consulted with Senior Management in efforts to recommend and determine suitable employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship in efforts to promote a high level of employee morale while creating a winning culture.

Facilitated research, investigation, negotiation, and resolution of all types of customer complaints and grievances, maintained proactive measures in the areas of conflict management and employee relations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse employee population, ability to identify issues/concerns, conduct a comprehensive analysis, and propose problem resolution.

Conducted highly visible, confidential, sensitive investigations while providing unbiased solutions regarding issues and investigations, for matters such as EEOC, unemployment cases, arbitrations, and employee relation issues.

Expert ability to communicate effectively with others using written and spoken English including the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to team members.

Collaborated with Environmental Health and Safety to coordinate and develop company-wide safety programs while maintaining complaint data. Accurate knowledge of Employment Law.

Human Resources Manager (U.S Army)

May 1997 – April 2005

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Washington, D.C.

Managed coordination of client groups in areas such as staff training, program development, associate and labor relations regulatory compliance, collective bargaining, conflict / grievance resolution and employment law.

Managed large complex manufacturing environment while staying abreast of all safety policies and procedures, locally and statewide. Managed office setting, personnel, performance targets, training, and developmental needs, as well as company goals and initiatives.

Managed & Developed company Affirmative Action Plans /EEO & Recruitment processes and procedures to successfully develop and implement hiring goals and recruitment strategies, responsible for monitoring and managing department budget. Working knowledge of employee development: talent assessment, competency-based development, motivation, and reward.

Collaborated with counsel to prepare and when necessary attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings.

Conducted EEO training for all levels of management in areas such as consideration of others; sexual harassment; and defamation of character.

Conducted highly visible, confidential, highly sensitive investigations while providing unbiased solutions regarding the issues surrounding investigations. Possess an accurate working knowledge of Employment Laws.

Maintained appropriate records of benefit plan participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics as required for government reporting.

Supported efforts to provide a proactive approach to maintaining current union free status or supported efforts to provide a proactive approach to maintaining constructive relationships with the union including assisting with contractual issues (grievances, arbitrations etc.) and negotiations process.

Education

American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

MBA in Human Resources Management

American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Bachelor of Business Administration

Currently studying for 2018 SHRM Exam

Skills

Employee & Labor Relations, Benefits & Payroll Admin, Retirement Benefits, Budget Mgmt., Presentation & Communication, FMLA, STD & LTD

Accounts Payable, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Org Development, Workplace Safety, Workers Comp, OSHA, Conflict Resolution, Business Acumen, Multiple locations, Applicant Tracking Systems, Temporary Staffing, Personnel Management, Succession Planning,

Union & Non-Union, Recruitment, Onboarding, H1-N1 Visa’s, Team Building, Union & Nonunion, HR Compliance, Auditing, HR Applications, HR Laws, HR Systems, Investigations, DOT Laws, Records Maintenance, Orientations, Coaching &Training, OFCCP, AA/EEO Compliance, WebEx, Coaching & Training, RIF, Policy Development, Employee Engagement Surveys

Technical Skills

MS Office, Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint, MS Word)

Ultipro, TELS, Ultimate Software, Lotus Notes, People Soft, HRIS, SAP-HRD-PRD

Kronos, Kenexa, E-tools (Performance Mgmt. System) ICIMS, Nova Time

Associations

Eastern Shore SHRM

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