Human Resources Manager
Resume:
CARMELA LEVA
Fishkill, NY *2524
Profile
Accomplished hands on management professional experienced in all phases of
Human Resources.
Major Accomplishments
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
. Developed and standardized policies, procedures and practices
consistent with the attainment of company objectives and operating
standards, resulted in a more efficient and compliant records
management program at a significant cost savings.
. Counseled employees and management on employee/labor relations' issues
and concerns resulting in company-wide consistency and minimization of
company risk.
. Evaluated and aided managers in the development of annual appraisals
and proactively addressed any concerns which resulted in a decrease of
future company liability.
. Ensured compliance with established labor practices including FMLA,
STD, LTD, WC, corrective/disciplinary actions and terminations.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
. Built a human resources department incorporating operational business
locations in multiple states.
. Managed conversion to a computerized payroll system.
. Fabricated and maintained a human resources information system that
met corporate management needs.
. Developed job descriptions to ensure compensation and employment
consistencies within individual departments.
. Pioneered salary surveys by conducting internal/external research as
needed.
. Analyzed and monitored annual merit increases to ensure equitable and
consistent compensation by developing job title/description grading
system.
. Managed Executive Car Fleet program; developed policy and procedure
guidelines; computerization of program; purchases, company
insurance/accident reports and car bonus retirement packages, which
increased the companies' leverage of compensation negotiations
resulting in significant cost savings.
. Improved existing employee benefits by reducing premium costs and
employee contribution costs by instituting a combined health, welfare
and savings/retirement plan.
. Executed administrative function of the processing of benefit programs
including STD, LTD, WC, 401k, health/welfare benefits and payroll.
TRAINING
. Team Work - Developed a 10-person "Work Improvement Team", enhanced
productivity by 75%.
. Conducted training seminars, developed employee training manuals and
standardized form letters to enhance morale and efficiency of
operations.
. Organized training forum for managers and supervisors on sexual
harassment to ensure legal compliance.
RECRUITING
. Cultivated recruiter with over 15 years experience of effectively
recruiting a full scope of employment needs including healthcare,
technical, telecommunications, manufacturing, managerial, financial,
sales, training, creative, clerical and support staff.
. Proficient in full range of recruiting activities - recruitment
sources, interviewing, testing, background checks, salary negotiations
(by developing salary recommendations to resolve equity issues and
ensure market competitiveness) and offer letters.
. Instituted fee and non-fee hiring strategies: negotiation of contracts
with employment agencies; implementation of employee referral
incentive program, internal job posting and development of employment
ads.
. Ensured compliance with established employment practices including AA,
EEO and ADA
WORK HISTORY
MHS (IRA Group Homes, Family Care, Community Habilitation Svcs.) -
Poughkeepsie, NY 3/2009 to 9/2013 Director
of Human Resources
REASON FOR CHANGE: HR Department
eliminated/outsourced due to(non-profit) cuts in government funding.
The Home Depot (Top Home Improvement supplier) - Poughkeepsie, NY 9/2006 -
07/2008
Store Human Resources Manager
REASON FOR CHANGE: Position (Store HR
Mgr.) eliminated company wide.
Staples, Inc. (Office supplies - North American Delivery - Warehouse
Division) -Montgomery, NY 02/2005 - 09/2005
Human Resources Manager (2nd shift)
REASON FOR CHANGE: Position eliminated,
company unable to justify 2nd HR Mgr. role. (Severance: 8 weeks)
Customerlinx Inc. (Telemarketing/Fulfillment/Data Entry service company)
Newburgh, NY - 04/2001 - 04/2004 Human
Resources Manager
REASON FOR CHANGE: Position eliminated
due to the companies' financial difficulties (Severance 6 weeks)
Durasol Systems Inc. (Manufacturing/Retail) - Montgomery, NY 12/1999 -
11/2000
Human Resources Manager
REASON FOR CHANGE: Downsized due to
companies reorganization and restructuring changes. (Severance 4 weeks)
Brite Voice Systems - (Telecommunications) - New York, NY 06/1997 -
11/1998
(Previously known as Telecommunications Services Ltd.)
Professional Services Manager
REASON FOR CHANGE:
Department downsized during pending sale (second) of company.
Interim Technology Services (Information Technology) - New York, NY
09/1995 - 06/1997
(Previously known as Brandon Systems)
Employee Relations/Technical Recruiting
Specialist
REASON FOR
CHANGE: New ownership resulted in frequent policy and personnel changes,
creating an atmosphere of impermanence. Accepted position above, which
appeared to offer greater potential.
Cosmair, Inc. (Manufacturing/Retail) - New York, NY 02/1989 - 03/ 1992
Human Resources Administrator
REASON FOR CHANGE: Downsized due
to companies reorganization and restructure changes. (Severance 11/91 -
3/92)
Reuters Information Services, Inc. (News & Investment) - New York, NY
06/1987 - 12/1988
Human Resources Administrator
REASON FOR CHANGE: Better opportunity
that afforded me with advancement and more diverse responsibilities.
TIAA/CREF (Insurance) - New York, NY 02/1981 - 05/1987
Senior Benefits Approver
REASON FOR
CHANGE: Upward career move to improve status, scope and challenge.
CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS
Various Employers - 2004 - 2005 & 1999
Various Human Resource Functions
REASON
FOR CHANGE: Needed stability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - College of Staten Island - 1995 - Major: Psychology
Associates of Applied Sciences - Kingsboro Community College -
1992 - Major Bus. Admin.
LICENSES/ASSOCIATIONS
. NOTARY PUBLIC * Dutchess County, NY
. LICENSED (New York State) Health & Accident Insurance Agent
. Society of Human Resources Management
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
MS Office (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Outlook), HRIS (Paychex & ADP), various (provider specific)
online benefits administration software.
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