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H U M A N R E S O U R C E S D I R E C T O R /B U S I N E S S P A RT N E R
Highly effective, adaptable human resource manager skilled at strategic planning, benefits administration and directing and coordinating the
recruiting and training of staff in a wide variety of industries. Assertive communicator skilled in safety management and planning, employee and
labor relations resolution and training and team building.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human Resources management Communication Human Resource Information System
Benefits administration Analytical problem solving Safety management / Planning
Recruiting Employee / Labor relations Training / Team building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NACR 2006 – Present
Director / Human Resources Business Partner
Manage the Human Resources functions including employee relations, benefits programs, nationwide recruiting and job classification of exempt
and non-exempt staff for the leading independent integrator of telecommunications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions.
As Human Resources Director/Business Partner handle nationwide recruitment and onboarding process
Benefits Manager - Negotiate vendor contracts and manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Employee Relations Specialist – handle all employee relations issues and aid in litigation process
Develop and implement the Performance Management Program, 401K plan, Worker’s Compensation, Safety Program, Affirmative Action,
EEOC / VETS 100 and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Assist in the development and career growth of staff through Organizational Development programs.
Maintained the Human Resource Information System and Employee Guidebook.
Payroll Manager
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO. INC., Lakewood, NJ 2000 – 2005
Human Resource Manager / Director of Training and Safety
Managed the recruiting and job classifications of exempt and non-exempt staff for an FDA-regulated facility as well as developed effective training
programs and strategies.
Human Resources Manager for Manufacturing facility
Safety Director for a 300,000-square-foot facility, managing the Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery Plans.
Effectively handled all employee relations issues and developed and implemented all policies and procedures, including Affirmative
Action, EEOC, Worker’s Compensation and the Light Duty Program.
Maintained the Human Resource Information System and E-Time Manager.
Responsible for all recruiting efforts of exempt and non- exempt personnel
Payroll Manager
WHEELOCK, INC, Long Branch, NJ 1997– 2000
Sr. Benefits Administrator / HR Generalist
Successfully administered a $2.5M benefits program including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, EAP and legal services and
recruited new staff.
Administered the Health and Welfare, 401K and Worker’s Compensation programs and efficiently resolved labor relations issues and
grievances.
Facilitated a team-building program and acted as Safety Officer, reviewing the Safety Initiative and Injury process.
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ASBURY PARK PRESS, Neptune, NJ 1996 – 1997
Human Resources Benefits Administrator
Successfully administered a $5M flexible benefits program including medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance and
effectively enforced all policies and procedures.
Administered COBRA and the 401K and post-retirement benefits programs.
Made presentations regarding benefits to new staff.
Maintained the Human Resource Information System.
Coordinated open enrolment, disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Pittsburgh, PA 1992 – 1996
Human Resources / Benefits Manager
Effectively managed the benefits programs and recruiting of faculty and staff for the school district.
Administered collective bargaining agreements and the bonus and COBRA programs.
Assisted the Director with compensation issues and acted as Liaison for the Teacher’s Union regarding Labor-Management issues.
Developed and implemented all policies and procedures.
LEGENT CORP., Pittsburgh, PA 1990 – 1992
HR / Benefits / Compensation Administrator
Successfully administered a $5M flexible benefits program for a multisite organization.
Implemented and administered the Stock Purchase Program, American and Canadian 401K programs and the Compensation and Bonus
program.
Conducted compliance reviews, maintained the HRIS system and guided personnel in both relocation and the Employee Assistant Program
(EAP).
EDUCATION & P ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Holy Family Academy Allegheny Community College Ocean County College Robert Morris College (PHR)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (CEBS) AQP–Certified Coach and Facilitator
Institute for Applied Management and Law (IAML)–Certified in Employee Benefits Law
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Jersey Shore Association for Human Resource Management (JSAHR)
National Association of Manufacturing (NAM)
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors–Monmouth Ocean Development Council (MODC) Board of Directors–Lakewood Chamber of Commerce