Human Resources

SAMUEL THOMAS

732-***-****, ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY: A top-performing, highly experienced, qualified Human Resource Manager with years of experience in all facets of the human resource function including Top-level planning, Talent Acquisition, Orientation, On-Boarding, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, HR/OSHA Compliance, Performance Management, Training, Immigration, Legal and Day to Day HR activities

EXPERIENCE:

OHM International Inc., Monroe, NJ Aug 2018 – July 2019

HR Manager

Talent Acquisition: Recruited Sales Executives/Representatives, Warehouse Workers, Finance/Account Professionals

Employee Relations: Built a rapport with all the employees, giving solutions to their problems, issues, handling grievances, conduct exit interviews.

Benefits: Negotiated the rates for Medical, Dental and Vision rates for 2018-2019, managing open enrollments,

Preparing the payroll from timesheets collected from various locations, entering, running the bi-weekly payroll.

Conducted a Webinar on Sextual and Quid Pro Harassments with a legal expert

Documentation: Prepared the Employee hand book, offer letters and contracts, vacation and sick days, filing all the Annual reports and I-9 papers. HR/OSHA Compliance

Introduced a drug free and alcohol-free policy making all new hires go thru a drug test before being hired

Part of the top Management Team in deciding issues, expansion and various strategic matters.

Maintaining all the Employee files up to date for all the locations and various sister companies.

OFFICE TEAM IN., Princeton, NJ Nov 2017 – April 2018

Various Contract Positions

DVTEL INC, Ridgefield, NJ Jan 2015 – Oct 2017

Senior Human Resource Manager

Developed, administered programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the work force with the strategic goals of the company. Established and lead the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit, hire a superior workforce by writing job descriptions, exit Interviewing

Coached Managers and Supervisors to conduct Performance Appraisals on a yearly basis.

Processed Multi State Payroll on a semi-monthly basis using ADP Workforce Development Software with 175 EE’s implementing Compensation, Bonuses, Commissions, Travel Expenses for US employees. Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulations

Developed Policy Manual, New Hire procedures and Orientation Kit, Administered 401k, I-9, Benefits (STD, LTD, AD&D, Group Life Term Insurance, NJFLA, FMLA, ADA, EEO/AAP, Workman’s Compensation, Leave of Absence, Accommodations, HR Audit

Lead company compliance with all existing governmental, labor, legal and government reporting requirements. Administered claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment.

ACA.

Conducted seminars on 401k, Harassment. Used Share point and ADP for HRIS

Focused on Employee Relations by building personal rapport with employees, Organized summer treats, Annual Picnic, Lunch Get together, Easter Egg, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Annual Year end party

Dealt with Immigration (H1B, L1, B2B visas, Green card) and legal matters

AMERICAN FOILS INC. – Manufacturing, New Brunswick, NJ Jan 2009 - Dec. 2014

Senior - Human Resources and Operations

Successfully set up a Factory and Office from Ground zero. Saved $80,000 in customs duty and Sales Tax

Recruited, negotiated approximately 510 salary offers after background check and drug screening.

Introduced benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, AD&D) by analyzing and comparing plans

Wrote employee manual covering policies, procedures, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, ACA, Workman’s Compensation, benefits information, employee wellness, Leave of Absence, Accommodations.

Ran Payroll on bi weekly basis for hourly workers and salaried staff

Built Employee Relations with Supervisors, Workers, staff for smooth running of 3 shifts

Negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Union for 3 years

Implemented a safety plan with neon sign boards exits, Supplied workers with uniforms, face mask, helmet, factory boots. Organized training on Forklift, Reach Truck, Machines, Shrink Wrap machine

Sourced raw material from various countries. Developed rapport with vendors for purchase of lubricating oil, packaging materials, building racks, Electric layout, Piping, compressor, sign board,

Supervised the Inventory of finished goods, raw materials. Oversaw Petty cash, AR and AP

Cleared an OSHA Audit and complied with OSHA rules and regulations

3i INFOTECH INC. Edison, NJ Dec 2006 – Dec. 2008

Human Resources Manager

Developed and Administered Compensation, Payroll for 2200 employees, Benefits-401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, STD, LTD, AD&D, Group Term Life Insurance, Leave of Absence, Accommodations, Workman’s Compensation, Immigration, Legal matters, Tuition Reimbursement and Petty Cash

Developed Policies, Procedures. Managed HRIS using company developed HR Portal

Talent Acquisition and hire of Workforce, C level executives. Conducted Training for Managers in Topics such as EEOC, Harassment. Conducted a 2-day workshop on sales negotiation with a SME

Employee Relations: Developed a close rapport with all employees with an open-door culture, counseling, investigations, disciplinary action, Terminations. Conducted educative seminar on Harassments, 401k, Financial Planning, Life Insurance, Protection of SSN through a Law firm

Organized a 1-day workshop of presentations by different departments w.r.t. products/services offered

Conducted due diligence during Mergers and Acquisitions by visiting the companies acquired and post-acquisition integration. Coordinated the compensation survey and benchmarking process.

Managed and coached a staff of seven employees and Managed HR of acquired companies

Ensured smooth running (administration) of the Warehouse and Office

Advised and Recommended Senior Management of Divestiture of a non-profitable Division

Saved 50% cost for the company by developing and rolling out the Medical, Dental, Vision plan.

LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS INC. Piscataway, NJ Nov 2000 – Nov. 2006

HR/Employee Relations Manager

Created a New Human Resources Department with focus on Employee Relations and Assisted in Day to Day HR Activities (Payroll - 400 employees. Benefits. Compensation, new policies, procedures, employee manual, new hire procedures, offer letters, terminations, resignations, exit interviews, leaves of absence, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, EEO-1, AAP, HR Compliance, Record keeping, Immigration, legal matters

Recruited domestic and overseas IT Candidates for placement at client sites. Developed compensation plans for IT Consultants based on Client’s billing rate.

Facilitated company profitability following client billing cuts by successfully negotiating consultant salary

INFINIX CORPORATION INC., Plainsboro, NJ May 1999 – Oct 2000

Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Manager

Directed founding of overseas recruitment office, improving recruitment hiring by 50%.

Filed H1B/L1A/L1B papers, extensions for new hires and interact with Attorney for Green cards

EDUCATION:

MS in Human Resources & Marketing, BS in Electrical and Electronics, Certificate in Payroll Basics, 401k.

SOFTWARE SKILLS: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HRIS(ADP), Internet, Intranet, Job Websites, ATS (Taleo, iCIMS), Social Media (Linked In, Facebook. Twitter)

HONORS & ACTIVITIES: Treasurer (2009-2013) and Member of CNJSHRM, National SHRM. SHRM Advocate,

Awarded for 5 years of hard work and dedication by Logistic Solutions Inc.

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