Cynthia Capirchio
Torrington, CT 06790
Email – acgazt@r.postjobfree.com
GOAL: To obtain a position that works closely with employees and management to accomplish company
goals
EDUCATION: Springfield College – B.S. Human Services 1999
SHRM – Currently Studying for SPHR
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ADP and Paychex systems
including HRIS, Payroll, Benefits and Time & Attendance Programs
KEY FUNCTIONS:
Strategic Planning Compensation Program Performance Mgmt Payroll
Recruiting Efforts Succession Planning Compliance Benefits
Workers’ Compensation Safety Commissioner Employee Morale 401k
Policies and Procedures Turnover Reduction Investigations HRIS
Affirmative Action Employee Training Coaching OSHA
EMPLOYMENT:
2011 – 2014 The Ultimate Companies, Bristol, CT
Human Resources Supervisor – 80 Employees
Worked as a Human Resources Department of one in a generalist role
Processed and managed all Payroll and Benefit programs
Developed and manage company compensation program
Reduced employee turnover by 10% through my recruiting and new hire orientation efforts
Updated and executed Employee Policy and Procedure Manual
Improved communication between employees and management
Handled CHRO and workers compensation
Worked with executive staff to improve employee review process, training and job descriptions.
1999 – 2010 Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream Company, New Britain, CT
Human Resources Manager - 250 Employees
Worked as a member of the company’s strategic planning management team to develop the vision,
values, mission and business objectives of the company.
Built and managed an effective HR Team.
Recruited, trained and retained an “A” level staff across the board through employee development,
compensation, motivation and performance/results review.
Reduced company-wide turnover from 15% to 3%.
Developed training programs and executed training and information sharing presentations to our
management staff.
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Developed a compensation program to make our positions internally equitable and externally
competitive
Held position of Commissioner of Safety Committee. Reducing worker’s compensation claims by 30%
through training, education, claim follow through and light duty programs.
Managed employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings,
suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters and one-on-one meetings with
employees. Our Human Resources Department through a blind survey was continuously rated higher
by employees than the management team and the company as a whole.
Built and managed company programs including health and wellness, training, environmental health and
safety, employee recognition, employee morale, charitable contributions and employee service club.
Coached and disciplined employees and managers.
Developed and conducted new employee orientations and training to help foster employee’s relationship
with Human Resources.
Conducted exit interviews to determine any areas that needed improvement within the company.
Worked with OSHA and DOT to ensure company compliance for employee safety.
Worked with DOL and legal counsel to ensure company compliance to employment laws and
regulations. Including Affirmative Action program and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Investigated employee complaints and worker’s compensation claims.
Negotiate and managed company benefits - Medical, Dental, Life and Disability insurances.
Presented human resources updates and programs at monthly Executive Committee meetings and
quarterly manager’s meeting.
Established and enforced company policies and procedures.
Oversaw all payroll and benefit functions within the organization including the design and development
of compensation strategy and programs. Evaluated and recommended improvements to benefit
programs to reduce company and employee spending while maintaining value.
Managed transition from Paychex to ADP Payroll / HRIS systems.
1989 – 1996 J&S Development and Management, West Hartford, CT
Human Resources Assistant – 250 Employees
Payroll Processing, new hires, terminations, 401k, garnishments, journal entries, bank transfers, W-2’s,
quarterly and year-end processing.
Administered monitored health insurance, worker’s compensation, COBRA and 401k programs.
Investigated and reported worker’s compensation and short-term disability claims.
Created and maintained company reporting for all human resources, payroll and benefit programs.
ADDITIONAL: Notary Public Top Manager Award
Member of: CBIA & SHRM