Sharyn Matthews, SPHR

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Summary

An experienced Human Resources Practitioner with over 20 years of

experience in all aspects of the profession, including both profit and non-

profit sectors, union and non-union environments, and the ability to

oversee the HR function in multiple sites. experience with boards of

directors, as well as interactions with all levels of management and

employees.

Experience

Spectrum for Living Development, Inc. - River Vale, N.J. 2005 - 2014

A non-profit agency providing services to adults with developmental

disabilities

throughout New Jersey

Vice President of Human Resources

. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, responsible for the effective

operation of the Human Resources Department, including, but not limited

to, recruitment, employee relations, employee safety, employee benefits,

and the volunteer program.

. Develop and monitor activities, goals, and objectives of the department,

as dictated by the agency's strategic plan.

. Established a new employee appraisal system, and responsible for

overseeing the administration of the system.

. Evaluated and revised health insurance plan, and interviewed and

contracted the services of a new health insurance broker. This resulted

in a significant savings to the agency, as well as improved services to

employees. Heavy involvement with ongoing monitoring of the current self-

insured plan and its annual renewal.

. In conjunction Finance Department worked to implement an electronic

timeclock system.

. Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee to explore best practices in

employee recruitment and retention

. Counsels all levels of management on employee relations issues.

. 2013 Graduate of Bergen LEADS, 10-month learning and leadership

experience for adults who live or work in Bergen County.

Irvington General Hospital - Irvington, N.J. 2004 - 2005

An affiliate of the Barnabas Health Care System

Vice President of Human Resources

. Reported directly to the Executive Director of the facility and the

Executive Vice President of Saint Barnabas Health Care System

. Responsible for overseeing all Human Resources functions of 157-bed, 600-

employee facility

. Managed Human Resources Generalist and Nurse Recruiter, as well as a

Payroll Manager and IT Manager.

. Oversaw employee relations, labor relations, training, and recruitment

. Maintained strong working relationship with two labor unions by preparing

for and representing the organization during negotiations, arbitrations,

and labor/management meetings, administering collective bargaining

agreements, and resolving grievances.

. Maintained consistent actions across the facility by initiating,

coordinating and enforcing Human Resources policies and procedures,

obtaining management buy-in on new programs and developing managements'

leadership skills.

. Responsible for ensuring compliance of department with requirements of

regulatory agencies, including state inspections and the Joint Commission

for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

ARAMARK Corporation (Sports and Entertainment Division) - East Rutherford,

N.J. 1997 - 2004

Food service provider

Regional Director of Human Resources

. Promoted through progressively responsible positions to become Regional

Human Resources Director

. Responsible for overseeing Human Resources functions from a corporate

aspect, as well as for 18 components in the Northeast Region.

. Extensive travel to audit components and aide Human Resources Managers at

each site.

. Involvement in employee relations and labor relations at all components,

as well as in counseling managers at various levels and components about

same

. Involvement in opening of new arenas and stadiums

. Direct relationships with Vice President of Human Resources for Sports

and Entertainment, as well as Regional General Managers and Regional Vice

President

. Responsible for training both hourly and salaried managers in areas

ranging from food safety to harassment prevention in both formal and ad

hoc settings

Schnurmacher Nursing Home - White Plains, N.Y. 1996 - 1997

Human Resources Manager

Beth Abraham Health Services - Bronx, N.Y. 1993 - 1996

Employment manager

Education

Human Resources Certification Institute

Senior Professional in Human Resources, December 2011

Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.

Master of Science, Human Resources Management

Cornell University - Ithaca, N.Y.

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations

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