Human Resources Resource

BRUCE STRAWINSKI

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Human Resources Professional

Accomplished Human Resources Professional with expertise managing HR systems, programs and shared services to serve the needs of a diverse employee base in multiple states locations. Fosters consensus and collaboration across functional boundaries, tailors communication style to connect and engage at all levels of an organization. Experience in union and non-union environments, and a proven track record creating a supportive culture aligned to business objectives and goals.

KEY SKILLS

Talent Acquisition & Performance Management

Recruiting & Retention

Engagement & Culture Building

Employee Relations

Employee Communications

Training

Diversity & Workforce Compliance

HR & Benefits Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Payroll Administrator Nov. 2017 – April 2018

TOWN OF WINCHESTER, CT (Robert Half contract)

Processed biweekly salaried and hourly payrolls for municipality, edited HRIS, maintained personnel records.

Human Resources Manager Oct 2002– April 2016

ECKERT & ZIEGLER BEBIG, INC., Oxford, CT - (ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

Oversight of all systems and processes impacting human resources and personnel, including benefits administration, recruitment, hiring and onboarding, payroll, and employee relations.

Guided the staff through multiple changes of ownership, harmonizing larger business goals and objectives with front-line employee concerns. Managed aspects of change strategy, communications, and systems integration.

Facilitated a 30% reduction in force following market entry and managed care reimbursement changes of a new technology. Consulted with senior leadership and performed role realignment/consolidation to mitigate impact.

Traveled extensively to meet with business/HR stakeholders; executed integration strategy for shared services systems and human capital resources in the US and Canada.

Led the search, implementation and administration of cutting edge HRIS system. System later adopted by parent company throughout nationwide operations. Administrator for current ADP system.

Integrated Shared Services across multi-state business units, streamlining the HR function and controlling costs of benefits and administration.

Responsible for planning, procurement, and operationalizing the manufacturing and distribution facilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, concentration in Human Resources Management July 2018

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H.

Associate of Science, General Arts & Sciences

Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society of Human Resource Management : current through 07/31/2019

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI): expr 06/31/2016

Personal Finance Certificate, Manchester Community College

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Member 2009 - Present

Northwest Connecticut Human Resource Association, Member 2012 - Present

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