Jane E. Baylis, SPHR
*** ******** ****** ■ Hightstown, NJ 08520
(Cell) 609-***-**** ■ **********@*******.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebaylis/
Human Resources Professional
Results driven human resources strategist and leader with vast experience in building, strengthening, and leading robust HR infrastructures for global corporations. Innovative problem solver, transition expert, and growth catalyst with the ability to develop cutting edge HR programs and solutions that align with corporate objectives. Proven ability to develop loyal, productive, and motivated workforces with a high rate of employee engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. Expertise in partnering with executive team to craft long term visions and objectives. Core Competencies
■ Strategic HR Planning & Executive Leadership ■ Team Building & Employee Relations
■ Program Development & Process Improvement ■ Financial & Budget Management
■ Human Capital Planning & Management Systems ■ Benefits & Compensation Administration
■ Organizational Development & Acquisition Integration ■ Diversity & EEO / AA /OSHA Compliance
■ Performance Management & Succession Planning ■ Workforce Planning & Hiring Practices Professional Experience
OnX ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (formerly Agilysys, Inc.), Edison, NJ
$750 million global provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public sector organizations. Offices in US, Canada, and UK. Agilysys Technology Solutions Division was acquired by OnX Enterprise Solutions in 2011. Sr. Human Resources Director OnX, a CBTS company ■ Aug. 2011 Present Human Resources Director –Agilysys (Technology Solutions Division) ■ Feb. 2008 – Aug. 2011 Direct all human resources functions for OnX Enterprises, encompassing multiple subsidiaries globally with strong footprints in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Manage strategic HR planning, policy development, recruitment, on boarding, compliance, compensation administration, benefit administration, and employee relations functions. Lead a dedicated human resources team.
Member of executive leadership team for U.S. and Canadian divisions; work collaboratively with CEO, CFO, and other senior leaders to formulate strategic growth plans, develop company goals, review past performance, and conceive transformative projects/programs; participate in due diligence efforts for prospective acquisitions.
Created a structured, cohesive human resources component for the company following OnX’s acquisition of Agilysys' Technical Division in August 2011; formulated a transitional plan and developed a centralized HR operation with consistent policies and procedures throughout all corporate entities, sensitive to international laws; acclimated employees to OnX’s corporate structure and environment; results included:
Engineered a complete restructuring of employee benefits (medical dental, life, long term disability, vision, 401(k), flexible spending); evaluated programs and negotiated with vendors; selected new policy that provided excellent benefits with lower premiums; set up on line enrollment portal for employees to self manage accounts.
Reduced company risk and liability by instituting mandatory training programs including supervisory sexual harassment, ethics, and business conduct; maintained compliance with local and national requirements.
Designed processes and labor policies to create a robust HR infrastructure; analyzed existing workflows and programs to identify improvement opportunities; drove strategy and enhanced HR foundation; results included:
Provided coaching, mentoring, and counseling to management team in many aspects of leadership, hiring practices, employee relations and retention, evaluations, mediations, and performance management.
Conducted job analyses and created job descriptions; developed compensation handbook for all sales and sales management incentive plans; chaired corporate wide safety committee.
Redesigned and instituted an employee on boarding program used corporate wide; implemented Wonderlic new hire testing, which included selection of testing organization and defining of profiles/competencies.
Cut medical costs by establishing a wellness program; conducted dependent care audit; instituted spousal carve out and non smoker discount programs.
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Professional Experience (Continued):
Formulated an executed a consolidation strategy to convert four disparate HR operations into one single, efficient, and streamlined system and set of practices; consulted with Presidents of the corporation's four separate companies to win support and gain consensus for implementing sweeping internal changes.
Planned and launched Ceridian Dayforce HRIS/payroll solution for U.S. and Canada; converted two separate HRIS systems into a centralized platform; eliminated duplicate functions and created a consistent, uniform system used throughout the Americas; designed a long term solution that is projected save more than $250,000 annually;
Researched and selected the new system; project managed the implementation and ensured the attainment of milestones and deliverables; completed implementation on time and within budget.
Replaced manual data entry for payroll and general ledger entries with a single automated system; provided company with an automated tracking tool for time and attendance; saved more than 1,000 labor hours per year by replacing cumbersome manual processes with an automated system; increased data accuracy.
Reduced time to produce time and attendance reports from four hours to several minutes.
Spearheaded an enterprise wide redesign of corporate culture; wrote and conducted an in depth employee survey, reviewed results, and established proactive programs and policies to strengthen culture; wrote core values, created a "people statement," and instituted recognition programs across all four operating companies.
Transformed a work environment with low morale into a culture that valued employee contribution, creativity, and collaboration; dramatically improved job satisfaction, teamwork, and overall employee productivity.
Improved employee engagement by implementing rewards program tied to employee recognition.
Instituted a progressive career mapping and performance management process; created a cross functional task force to analyze existing programs; devised a simplified, automated process aligned across all business units.
Reduced company liability by instituting mandatory training including supervisory sexual harassment, ethics, and business conduct; conducted continuous research to identify appropriate training opportunities to strengthen employee capabilities; maintained compliance with all local and national requirements.
Improved profitability by establishing an in house agency for temporary positions; enabled the company to capitalize on lucrative revenue stream by offering high margin consulting services at competitive rates; conducted research and setup classifications of employees for the in house agency. PRINCETON SOFTECH, INC. (an IBM company), Princeton, NJ Enterprise data management software solutions and services firm with offices in U.S., Australia, and Europe Human Resources Director ■ 2003 – 2008
Hired to strengthen the HR component for this equity owned company. Partnered with key executives to develop, improve, and consolidate HR policies, procedures, and programs to maximize efficiency, enhance profitability, and ensure compliance with state/federal laws. Designed, negotiated, and administered all payroll and benefit programs.
Instituted best practices governing all aspect of human resources; programs included team building and morale, performance management, community building and professional development; results included:
Centralized and improved applicant tracking by implementing a new ATS; launched and administered an automated benefits enrollment program; reduced dental plan costs by 14% and lowered other benefits costs.
Selected by ADP as spokesperson for web based payroll system, due to vast product knowledge/expertise. AMERICAN LIST COUNSEL, Princeton, NJ
Leading direct marketing company with offices in NJ, NY, NH, CT, and CA Vice President – Corporate Services ■ 1997 – 2003
Built and managed a comprehensive human resources function. Developed and implemented all policies and programs regarding employee relations, training, development, recruitment, and benefits. Served as Executive Committee Member and contributed to strategy and due diligence processes for new company acquisition. Jane E. Baylis, SPHR Page 3
Prior Experience
Marketsource Corporation, Cranbury, NJ – Administrative Director ■ 1995 – 1996
Sys Tech Solutions, Inc., Cranbury, NJ – Director – Human Resources ■ 1989 – 1995
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Edison, NJ ■ 1987 – 1989
Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Plainsboro, NJ ■ 1986 1987 Education & Professional Development
Master of Human Resource Management,– Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, – Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
Part time Lecturer – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Designations & Affiliations
Certified SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources); Notary Public & Licensed Realtor
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) Technology Skills
Time, attendance, HRIS & payroll software including Ceridian Source 500, Pay eXpert, HR/Payroll Latitude, Ceridian Dayforce and ADP’s e Time, Payroll & ReportSmith; MS Office, Taleo, iRecruiter, Ceridian Recruiting Solutions, bSwift, PayScale
References are available upon request.