Human Resources Generalist

LINDA PECCORALO

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SUMMARY

Human Resources Generalist who specializes in employee relations and has an

in-depth understanding of employment law and investigations. Experience in

financial services and manufacturing, both union and non-union. Recognized

as a strategic partner and trusted confidante with strong negotiating,

teambuilding, coaching, and counseling skills.

Employee Relations Process Design

Performance Management Succession Planning

Employment Law Organizational Design

Compensation Planning Functional HR Start-Up

Coaching Managers & Counseling Employees Training and Development

Policy Development Internal Investigations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARINOWARE, South Plainfield, NJ

2013-

Privately held manufacturing firm

Director, Human Resources

Responsible for labor relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment,

employee relations, and performance management. Manage a staff of three.

. Established a new compensation system; improved legal compliance by re-

classifying exempt and non-exempt jobs; identified compensation

inequities; developed new merit increase process.

. Streamlined administrative processes (leave administration,

recruitment support, background checks) which resulted in a 20%

reduction in time spent on administrative tasks.

. Revised the discipline policy for unionized workers which resulted in

an easier to understand process for the workers and a better

documentation process for the company.

. Implemented a new HRIS system which resulted in a 25% reduction in

administrative tasks and improved data accuracy.

CIT, Livingston, NJ

2000-2013

$33 Billion multinational finance company with over 3500 employees

worldwide.

Corporate Human Resources Generalist/ Director

Promoted to increasing levels of responsibility, initially hired as an

Assistant VP. Provided advice and counsel to managers on company policies,

employment law, leave administration, employee programs and workplace

accommodations. Actively engaged in conflict resolution, employee coaching

and performance management, employee evaluation, strategic hiring,

reorganizations, reduction in force activities, work redesign, team-

building, succession planning, compensation planning and meeting

facilitation. Supported numerous corporate department client groups:

Information Technology, Communications and Marketing, Law Department, and

Corporate Facilities.

. Process Design: Conducted an organizational analysis, streamlining HR

functions and procedures. Standardized processes, improved metrics

and realized cost savings in excess of $100,000.

. Proactive Problem Solving: Led project team to drive culture change

and outsource recruitment of contingent workers resulting in

streamlined processes, improved legal compliance, and annual savings

of approximately $2 Million.

. Training: Developed and delivered manager training program on

coaching, employment law, metrics, setting objectives, and employee

communication for performance management. Improved management skills

resulting in reduction in employee complaints by 10% over the prior

year.

. Internal Investigations: Successfully investigated internal complaints

and avoided litigation in all cases, with a potential savings of

$200,000 in attorney's fees.

. Policy Development: Conducted internal focus groups, external

benchmarking and research leading to the development of a new policy

handbook to support the new corporate culture.

GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP. (Gen-Tek), Parsippany, NJ

1999-2000

Chemical and auto parts manufacturer with multiple locations and 2,000

employees.

Director, Employee Relations

Recruited to manage the employee relations and recruitment functions for

this manufacturer with 2 offices, 3 union chemical plants, 3 non-union auto

parts facilities, and 1 non-union telecommunications operation with

multiple locations in New Jersey, Vermont, Florida, Michigan, Colorado, and

Wyoming.

. Recruitment: Successfully filled over 100+ positions across the

organization.

. Manufacturing Support: Collaborated with Plant Manager to address and

resolve organizational issues. Improved communication with corporate

office resulting in increased morale and 11% reduction in employee

complaints from prior year.

RHODIA, INC. (Formerly Division of Rhone-Poulenc, US), Cranbury, NJ

1990-1999

Specialty chemical manufacturer with over 3,000 employees worldwide.

Manager, Human Resources

HR Generalist providing all aspects of HR support to two key business

groups, Food Ingredients and Specialty Polymers. Advised leadership team

and coordinated: performance management, employee relations,

organizational design, merger integration, succession planning,

compensation, and training & development.

. Competencies: Developed competency matrix for sales organization which

included a career path and individual development plans. Resulted in

improved employee morale and a reduction in turnover of 10% over the

prior year.

. Leadership: Key member of sales council that led/facilitated monthly

meetings to breakdown silos, identify cross selling opportunities, and

develop common language and standards for evaluation.

Prior Experience: Held additional HR roles at Behring Diagnostics and GAF

Chemicals.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M.A. Vocational Counseling, Seton Hall University

B.A. Psychology, College of New Jersey

AchieveGlobal Leadership and Service Certification

Anderson-davis, Inc. - How to Effectively Manage Harassment Investigations

& the Healing Process

Consistently attends Employment Law Seminars/Webinars delivered by Various

Law Firms

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