Human Resources Management

JILL A. BLANCO

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PRIVATE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SUMMARIZATION:

Corporate and regional responsibility for the start up and continuity of

the Human Resources departments and functions in both Union and Non Union

environments including the development of HR Staff and all Strategic Human

Resources initiatives in support of the organization's strategic

objectives. These strategic and tactical HR initiatives include: staffing

and retention, total compensation, employee development, succession

planning, performance enhancement/management programs, executive

development programs, as well as effective employee communication programs,

policy development, employee and labor relations, etc. Responsible for

the negotiations, selection and management of all benefit programs, payroll

systems, HRIS and human resources related vendors. Additional

accountabilities include ensuring compliance to all Federal, State and

Local regulations as well as compliance to prevailing wage requirements and

initiation of legal union avoidance programs, as required. Provide

counseling and mentoring to all levels of management as well as employees.

PARIS BUINESS PRODUCTS, Westampton, NJ

Privately held family owned business with 120 non- union employees

operating at three locations

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - April 2013 to Present

. Successfully developed and implemented a five phase management

reorganization plan

. Brought the location into Federal, State, and Local compliance

. Developed and implemented a new performance management process

. Designed a new IDP (Individual Development Plan) process for key

employees inclusive of succession planning

. Established a compensation structure and performance reward system

. Designed, updated, and implemented employee communication systems

(Intranet, Newsletters, Quarterly Meetings)

. Selected and implemented a full service Human Resources Information

System interconnection with ADP Payroll

. Improved Safety programs and records moving the company to "A" Rated

in Captive (self-funded) worker's comp program

. Spearheaded several cost reduction programs

. Implemented process improvement teams (set up reduction, waste

reduction, analyses, etc.)

. Evaluated and made improvements to 401(k) plan benefiting both

employer and employees

. Selected as project manager for 2 new product lines (6 new products)

implementing Gantt charts, etc.

. Assigned to temporarily manage Marketing Support, Applications

Engineer, Summer Sales Interns

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, ISC Specialty Materials Group - Philadelphia, PA

A Multi Billion $ Division - Responsible for two (2) unionized chemical

plants (MARSEC compliance)

and one (1) non -union films manufacturing site (GMP)

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER July 2011 to April 2013

. Charged with deploying and driving the Honeywell Standards of Practice

(HOS) inclusive of Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

. Successfully fulfilled all integration education and implementation

requirements within targeted deadlines

. Develop action plans to implement cultural and procedural change

management programs

. Work closely with Operations to reduce cost of overtime while

maintaining positive labor relations

. Investigate employee allegations and "800" complaints to resolution

. Assist Leadership Team in establishing best practices for standardized

work procedures

. Developed the MRR Process for development action opportunities and

succession planning

. Led the transition from a manual pay system to an electronic

timekeeping system (Kronos)

. Established improved labor relations meetings with multiple bargaining

units

. Developed a new communication programs inclusive of Focus Groups

. Introduced Honeywell and established positive community relations

with local CAC and Business Leaders Group

. Led a successful union avoidance program against initiation of

organizing activities prior to card authorizations

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GILMORE & ASSOCIATES, INC., New Britain, PA

A Professional Services Firm providing Engineering and Consulting Services

operating seven locations in PA & NJ

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - May 2008 to December 2010

. Facilitated the transition from Tactical to Strategic practices

throughout all locations of the firm

. Led the integration of employment policies and practices of newly

acquired location

. Brought the firm into compliance in areas including EEO, COBRA,

HIPPA, ERISA, etc.

. Analyzed and selected new brokerage firm resulting in $50,000+ hard

dollars and additional soft dollar savings

. Negotiated comprehensive benefits packages resulting in enhanced

benefits while reducing costs by $120,000

. Implemented a fully integrated Human Resources Information System

(ADP HRB product)

. Created and implemented a performance enhancement system including

employee development, succession planning to support the strategic

vision of the firm

. Developed and implemented standardized staffing policies and

practices (recruiting, selection process, etc.)

. Constructed and taught various leadership development program

including Pennsylvania Grant Application and fund awards

. Developed new employee handbook for compliance and best practices

implementation

. Successfully represented the Firm in EEOC/PHRC claims resulting in no

findings and complete dismissals

. Design and facilitation of the implementation of Quality Assurance

Program (Quality Management System) firm wide

ORACLE PACKAGING, Tolas Healthcare Packaging, Feasterville, PA

FDA and ISO (GMP) certified flexible and medical packaging non-union

manufacturing organization, operating three

shifts per day at multiple locations in the United States

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - February 2007 to March 2008

. Full responsibility for two plant locations (PA & OH) corporate

support responsibility for all other sites

. Successfully integrated the Tolas plant into the Oracle corporation

through the acquisition

. Developed Skills Assessment and Performance Management programs

. Worked with Executive Management Team on leadership skills

development programs

. Implemented employee "Around the Table" communication programs

. Assisted in negotiations for the plant closing of the only unionized

Oracle facility in Ohio and initiated closing

. Corporate team member for negotiation of corporate wide benefit

programs, developed education materials, open enrollment documents at

minimal cost increases to the organization and to the associates

. Developed and implemented new hire orientation program to ensuring

acclimation and sense of contribution and recognition

. Designed, implemented, and managed all training programs in

compliance with ISO and GMP

. Negotiated, selected and implemented new HRIS and Payroll systems

(ADP product) corporate wide

. Developed standardized job descriptions in compliance with ADA, FLSA,

etc.

. Designed and implemented HR policies to ensure segregation of duties

and implementation of controls in areas of payroll, recruiting, HR

records and maintenance

. Developed and successfully implemented employee morale and engagement

programs

. Implemented Safety Awareness Programs, new Worker's Compensation

Policy, Accident Investigation, and the collection and reporting of

critical safety data. Developed and presented safety awareness

education programs

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MATERIAL SCIENCES CORPORATION, Engineered Material and Solutions,

Morrisville, PA

An ISO 9002:2000 certified, international leader in the coil coating

industry employing

union manufacturing personnel as well as non-union management and support

personnel

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - November 1994 to May 2006

. Successfully represented the Company in EEO/PHRC, OFCCP and OSHA

audits resulting in complete dismissals

. Developed and managed corporate wide programs including, training and

development, orientation, performance management, succession planning

and development of compensation programs

. Chief Spokesperson for contract negotiations with USWA achieving

lowest historical contract cost

. Participated in investigation of SEC and SOX complaints, assisted in

implementation of "800" hotline, training in code of ethics

. Identified training needs, developed education materials and

presentations in subjects including sexual harassment, diversity,

safety, intro to Lean Manufacturing, effective communication skills,

interviewing skills, performance enhancement opportunities, etc.

. Instituted labor/management meetings with an emphasis on mutual

respect, participation, and positive results with fewer grievances,

arbitrations and improved labor relations

. Successfully negotiated three consecutive years of benefit cost

reductions while enhancing the benefit packages

. Leadership role in the introduction and shift to Lean Manufacturing

and Six Sigma excellence

. Reduced the cost of worker's compensation claims by 75% the first

year and over 90% the second year and on going

. Consistently ranked as number one facility in safety results through

education and accountability programs

. Conducted needs assessment analyses and development of actions to

support succession planning

KETEMA, INC., Schutte & Koerting Division, Bensalem, PA

A manufacturer of high quality engineered fluid process products and flow

measurement instrumentation,

union manufacturing personnel as well as non-union management and support

personnel

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - September 1991 to November 1994

. Developed and implemented a communications program including monthly

plant-wide meetings and newsletters

. Implemented Labor/Management Relations program with very favorable

formal and informal survey results

. Developed all job descriptions in compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act

. Implemented a Flexible Benefits Package which involved aggressive

vendor negotiations and employee education

. Successfully negotiated an enhanced benefit package at lower cost to

the corporation mid labor contract

. Reduced the divisional medical accrual by $163,000 and prescription

benefits by $15,000 per year.

. Reduced Worker's Compensation expenditures by 90% with a "no lost

time accident" record for the facility

. Leadership position on the Pension Committee which included the

design of an internal audit system

. Member of the management negotiating committee that negotiated a four

year contract with the UAW

. Successfully acted as Chief Spokesperson

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Student, North Central University, Prescott, AZ

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Specialization in Human Resources Management

Currently attending

Masters of Science in Human Resources Management (MHRM)

Keller Graduate School of Management, Fort Washington, PA

Graduated with Distinction (4.0 GPA)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA

Best Psychology Research Award

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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