Tammy Cierniak, BSBA
**** **** **** ***** . ********, MD 21122 . 443-***-**** .
*********@*****.***
> As a Human Resources professional with 18+ years of progressive work
experience, I have a proven track record of implementing both strategic
and tactical HR initiatives to align organizational business goals in
both a strategic and in a "roll up your sleeves" environment.
> In-depth knowledge of various facets of human resources, including
employee relations, training, conflict resolution, total rewards
programs, performance and development, change management, organization
development, employee benefits, talent acquisition, and human resource
information systems.
> Business advisor ensuring HR initiatives align, support, and drive
business objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Unique
ability to create both a strategic vision for HR as well as the tactics
needed to deliver.
> Functioning with the highest degree of confidentiality, integrity,
respect, teamwork, and leadership to ensure the creditability of the HR
function within the organization.
> All of the above accomplished with a passion for the business, a
commitment to the employees, and a dedicated team with whom I work
collaboratively. All with the end goal of creating a transparent HR
function that attracts, retains, and develops the best and brightest
talent.
Profile of Qualifications
HR Strategies Human Resource Management Innovative Leadership
Employment and Labor Regulatory Compliance Benefits Administration and
Laws (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSO, Compensation
OSHA)
Employee Relations Policy Development and Training and Development
Implementation
Performance Management Payroll and HRIS Employee Coaching and
Implementation and Motivation
Administration
Conflict Resolution Recruiting (Exempt & Communication and
Non-Exempt) Organizational Skills
Morale and Team Building Staff Retention Recording Keeping
Employee Mediation Program and Project Project Management
Management
Educational qualifications
Master of Business Administration (In Progress, Projected 2015)
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science in Management - Human Resources (In Progress, Projected
2015)
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Professional Synopsis
Human Resources Specialist
ACCELOVANCE, INC, ROCKVILLE, MD 2014-Present
Accelovance is an award-winning, niche CRO focused primarily in oncology,
vaccines, and general medicine.
. Developed innovative full life-cycle recruiting strategies, tailoring
recruitment best practices an ensure optimization and efficiency for
acutely qualified candidates.
. Responsible for the administration of Accelovance Clinical staffing and
recruiting process to successfully provide high quality applicants.
. Ensuring that the Employee Requisitions Procedure is properly
administered and adhered to.
. Utilizing cost effective methods for external recruiting that may include
advertisements, job boards, and recruitment firms.
. Overseeing the Accelovance Job Posting and Employee Referral Programs.
. Driving bottom-line results by executing cost analysis of compensation
for exempt / non-exempt staff, along with participating in the
development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, short- / long-
term planning, and projects.
. Research, develop curriculum for, and conduct department training
concerning federal / state employment laws, payroll, FLSA / ADA policies,
and background check procedures, and coordinated FERPA education and
compliance.
. Resolving Employee Relations problems as they occur.
. Providing accurate and precise Organization Charts on a regular basis.
. Participating in the salary planning and performance management process.
. Providing support to the Vice President of Human Resources on projects
where needed.
Assistant Director
University of Maryland University College, Largo, MD 2010 - 2012
A member of the University System of Maryland, UMUC is regionally
accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, providing
credibility and recognition in the job market.
. Overall Human Resource responsibility for the University Student
Educational and Career Advisement Department.
. Strategically steered advisory teams in delivering excellence in student
interaction from initial contact to full student matriculation, including
developing, implementing, and managing recruitment process lifecycles
(e.g. sourcing, screening, interviewing), as well as coaching,
monitoring, and evaluating employee productivity and performance via key
channels.
. Drove bottom-line results by executing cost analysis of compensation for
exempt / non-exempt staff, along with participating in the development,
implementation, and maintenance of policies, short- / long-term planning,
and projects.
. Researched, developed curriculum for, and conducted department training
concerning federal / state employment laws, payroll, FLSA / ADA policies,
and background check procedures, and coordinated FERPA education and
compliance.
Supervisor
APL Federal Credit Union, Laurel, MD 2008 - 2010
APL Federal Credit Union is dedicated to providing its members quality
financial services with a competitive edge, while ensuring the safety and
stability of financial assets.
. Played a vital role in processing new hires, benefits, leaves,
terminations, and payroll paperwork for branch employees, including
assisting with developing policies and procedures manuals outlining
payroll, background checks, references, meals, breaks, vacation benefits,
company regulations, and performance expectations for all exempt / non-
exempt staff.
. Maximized branch performance by executing strategic sales and service
initiatives across a results-focused business team.
Human Resources Manager
Access Receivables Management, Towson, MD 2000 - 2007
Access Receivables is designated as a Certified Commercial Collection
Agency by the International Association of Commercial Collectors, Inc.
(IACC).
. Skillfully coordinated the recruitment of new employees, from
advertisement of position, telephone screening, interviewing, as well as
extensive background and reference check.
. Built and sustained productive operations by training, mentoring, and
managing newly hired collectors, including structuring and maintaining
skip tracing efforts; preparing collections statistics; and coordinating
and supervising workers engaged in collecting overdue payments for charge
accounts, credit card accounts, and loans to boost operations success.
. Cultivated the policies and procedures manual for the exempt/non-exempt
staff, as well as the executive management team.
Director of Human Resources
Creditrust Corporation, Baltimore, MD 1996 - 2000
Creditrust Corporation is an information-based purchaser, collector and
manager of defaulted consumer receivables, which are the unpaid debts of
individuals to credit grantors, including banks, finance companies, retail
merchants and other service providers.
. Expertly oversaw the submission of survey data, analysis of survey
results and benchmarking data, administered compensation, benefits, and
performance management systems and safety and recreation programs while
advising leaders on organizational policy matters (e.g. EEO, sexual
harassment, process improvements).
. Spearheaded company's 1st formal performance review process, with the
emphasis on achievement of individual performance and departmental goals.
. Developed HR strategies to resolve both short and long-term business
issues and provided HR services in Leadership Development, Diversity
Awareness/Training, Employee Engagement, Compensation,
Recruiting/Staffing, Performance Management and Workforce Planning.
. Established a formal compensation philosophy and platform including new
pay grade structures and redesigned long and short-term incentive plans.
. Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward evaluating statistical data
and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and
develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel
policies and practices.
. Designed staff development and health and safety programs, along with
developing, administering, and evaluating applicant tests; identifying
staffing and recruiting needs; interviewing and selecting candidates; and
handling exit interviews.
. Processing of biweekly payroll through ADP for 800+ staff.
Professional Development
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification (Projected
2015)
Certificate - Basics of Supervision
Certificate - FDCPA: Facts, Fiction & Reality
Professional Affiliations
Member, National Academic Advising Association
Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Member, Human Resource Management Club - University of Maryland University
College
Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society - Budget Advisory and Review
Committee
Volunteer, National Aquarium in Baltimore