Human Resources

Dear Sir or Ma'am:

Please accept the attached resume as application for any Human Resources

Management positions that may be available now or in the near future, as I

have recently relocated to the Philadelphia area.

I have over 25 years of HR Management experience in manufacturing,

education and healthcare (including both acute and long term care) and

manufacturing and am an extremely strong HR generalist with strengths in

the Labor Relations, HR Compliance, Compensation/Benefits Administration

and Organizational Development.

One of my areas of strength is in the compensation/benefits area and most

recently led our HR team into a comprehensive analysis into detailed claims

data in order to restructure benefits design to save costs. This team

saved a total of over $2 million dollars in HR process improvements and

benefits cost reductions over the most recent 1 year period and over $6

million dollars in the 3 year period prior to last year. I have also

implemented detailed compensation policies and programs at my last 3

employers including market analysis, job pointing, management and sales

bonus/comp programs and also a pay for performance program at my most

recent hospital that is tied to HCAPPS scores in order improve customer

service scores in order to maximize insurance reimbursements for meeting

improved service goals. I also have experience in various types of pension

and retirement plans and most recently did a major audit on 2 frozen DB

plans and successfully passed a related IRS audit.

Most of my experience has been in unionized facilities, with multiple

unions at the same work site. I am well versed in grievance, arbitration,

mediation, negotiation (15+ contracts - four of which I was chief

negotiator without labor counsel at the table). I handle all complaints,

PHRC, NLRB and internal investigations as well as assuring compliance with

the ever increasing complex employment and benefits laws. I also have

experience in de-certification petitions as well as leading management

teams to successfully quash union organizing campaigns in non-union

facilities.

Additionally, I have extensive experience in implementing employee

involvement teams in order to improve morale and thereby improve quality,

service and productivity in addition to lowering costs. My experience in

this arena has been in both non-union as well as unionized environments,

and this process has led to more productive relationships with the union in

organized facilities. One area of particular strength is in turnaround

situations - which the most recent 3 healthcare employers have been in such

a situation.

I also have experience in Mergers and Acquisitions having been involved and

led the M&A project teams at 3 prior employers and am used to traveling

extensively for work. Additionally, I have a Masters Degree in Human

Resources/Organizational Training and also taught as adjunct faculty at

Penn State University (Hazleton Campus).

I am hopeful that I may have the opportunity to speak with someone from

your organization personally to determine how my skills and experience may

be a match for your needs.

I can be reached at any time at 570/205-0011. Thank you very much for

taking time to review my credentials.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth A. Perrong, SPHR

ELIZABETH A. PERRONG, SPHR

37 E Butler Ave New Britian (Doylestown), PA 18901 (Cell - 570-***-****)

102 Wyoming Ave. Ventnor, New Jersey 08406 / email -

**************@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

* Accomplished Senior Manager experienced in strategic Human Resources and

Business Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as an extensive

background in compliance and inspections (AA/EEOC, Employment Law and OSHA)

based on a solid Human Resources Generalist background.

* Excellent contemporary background in Organizational Development,

Implementation of High Involvement Work Teams, Change facilitation, and Six

Sigma Training.

* Skilled negotiator with dynamic employee relations skills and a proven

track record of reducing employee grievances and arbitrations as well as

reducing costs for employee benefits and worker's compensation.

Core Competencies:

Employment/Recruitment Compliance/Employment Law

Organizational Development

Policy Administration Benefits Administration

Compensation Administration

1 Change Management Training/Development

Employee Relations

1 Union Labor Relations Strategic Business Planning

Performance Management

Business Continuity Planning Acquisitions/Mergers/Divestitures

Team Facilitation

EDUCATION:

1 Master of Science - Human Resources and Org Dev/Training

2006

University of Leicester, Leicester, England

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

1987

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

Minor Concentration in Personnel, as well as Journalism & Public Relations

Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR)

1992

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) of Society for Human

Resources Professionals (SHRM)

Certified Executive Coach

2006

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Certified Six Sigma (continuous process improvement)

1997

Certified Myers Briggs facilitator (MBTI)

1997

AlliedSignal Inc, Morristown, NJ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

KIDSPEACE CORPORATION, Allentown, PA

2013 - current

Corporate Vice President - Human Resources

Hired to Oversee the Human Resources Function during a turnaround period.

Responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources, including Recruitment

and Staffing, Benefits Administration, Compensation Administration, Policy

Administration, Organizational Development, Management Training &

Development, Employee Relations (including Team Building/Employee

Engagement/Customer Service). Assist with Physician Recruiting and MD

Compensation, overall responsibility for all Compliance issues with

Employment and Benefits Law, OSHA including responsibility for any

necessary investigations for employee complaints of any nature.

Responsibility for a Children's Hospital, 4 major treatment centers in PA,

GA, MN and ME including 5 on site K-12 accredited schools, and Outpatient

Centers and Foster Care Centers across 10 states. (total 2600 emp's/non-

union)

GREATER HAZLETON HEALTH ALLIANCE, Hazleton, PA

2009-2012

Vice President - Human Resources

Responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources, including Organizational

Development, Management Training & Development, Recruitment and Staffing,

Benefits Administration, Compensation Administration, Policy

Administration, Labor Relations (grievance administration and contract

negotiation), Employee Relations (including Team Building/Employee

Engagement/Customer Service). Mergers and Acquisitions. Assist with

Physician Recruiting and MD Compensation, overall responsibility for all

Compliance issues with Employment and Benefits Law, OSHA including

responsibility for any necessary investigations for employee complaints of

any nature. Responsibilities in PA including an outpatient wellness center

and 18 physician offices (total 1100 emp's/non-union OP center and 3 union

contracts with 2 different unions at hospital site, as well as all nonunion

physician offices.) This was a turnaround situation.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, HIGH ACRES CAMPUS, Hazleton, PA

2009-2013

Adjunct Faculty - Teaching Human Resources and Management Classes part-

time

SPECIALTY HEALTH LLC /SAINT CATHERINE HEALTHCARE, Ashland, PA

2006-2009

Senior Vice President - Corporate Human Resources/Risk/Compliance/HSE

Corporate Responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources, including

Organizational Development, Management Training & Development, Recruitment

and Staffing, Benefits Administration, Compensation Administration, Policy

Administration, Labor Relations (grievance administration and contract

negotiation), Employee Relations, Physician Recruiting. Function as

Corporate Risk Officer as well as Corporate Compliance Officer, with

overall responsibility for all Compliance issues with Employment and

Benefits Law, Stark, OSHA and Environmental regulations, and Business

Ethics, including responsibility for any necessary investigations for

employee complaints of any nature. Also handled program development with

respect to Occupational Medicine. Responsibilities for 2 hospitals, 1

nursing home and multiple outpatient facilities in PA, KY, MI and IN (each

250 emp's - one non-union + one union site, as well as staff at multiple US

locations for consulting arrangements) This was a turnaround situation.

BERWICK OFFRAY, LLC, Berwick, PA 2004 -

2006

Senior Manager - Human Resources/Safety/Environmental (#2 position to VPHR)

Corporate Responsibility for Organizational Development, Management

Training & Development and Employee Team Implementation as well as overall

responsibility for all Compliance issues with Employment Law, OSHA and

Environmental regulations, as well as responsible for any necessary

investigations for employee complaints of any nature. Also responsible for

recruitment and staffing and employee relations for all Corporate and

Management personnel. Overall responsibility the corporate Safety and

Environmental Programs as well as management of the worker's compensation

function for all plant sites in multiple states. (multiple sites - non-

union + one union site)

BEMIS COMPANY INC., Hazleton, PA

1998- 2004

Asst. Manager - Human Resources/Safety Manager (#2 position-promoted from

HR Supervisor) (page 1)

Initiated Organizational Development to High Involvement Work Teams in

order to improve employee involvement in both the Safety and Quality

Programs - resulted in 70% decrease in accidents and related WC costs and

50% reduction in quality errors; Responsible for all Compliance/Employment

Law issues, including Affirmative Action Planning for all divisional

facilities; Coordinated and oversaw implementation of ISO Compliance

program including documentation of all work procedures; Implemented a

Business Continuity Program for the facility; Develop and deliver Monthly

Supervisory Training to all first-line supervisory personnel; Successfully

reduced annual number of grievances by 20% as well as assisted in

successful negotiation of two 4-year Collective Bargaining Agreements. Also

responsible for Recruitment/Employment, Benefits and Wage/Salary

Administration, Policy Administration.

(responsible for two facilities - 750 employees/union-GCIU plus 100

employees union-UNITE in NJ plant.)

ALLIEDSIGNAL INC., Pottsville, PA

1995-1998

Manager - Human Resources (#1 position - promoted from HR Supervisor)

Facilitated Organizational Change to a High Involvement Work Teams (HIWT);

Implemented a new Performance Management and Succession Planning Program to

strengthen and prepare upcoming management; Developed a strong Employee

Relations program in order to remain non-union; Also responsible for Policy

Development and Administration, Wage and Salary Administration, TQ/Team

Training, Managerial Training/Development, Affirmative Action

Administration, Community Relations, Benefits Administration and

Employment.

(Responsible for two facilities - 400 employees total - one union AFLCIO in

NJ and one non-union in PA)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

Current President of Ringtown Lions Club,Ringtown PA

Charter Member, Valley Lions Club, Quakake PA

Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

Member, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Admin (ASHHRA)

Past President and current member, Society for Human Resource Management

SHRM -Schuylkill Chapter Member

Member, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Member, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

2006 CAP Award Winner, PA Department of Labor, (for Labor Relations)

2011 Executive of the year, National Association of Professional Women

Past Board Member - Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

Certified Trainer, OSHA 10/30 hour course

Certified Trainer for Zenger Miller / Achieve Global

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