Human Resources Manager

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Johns Creek, GA 30022 acr5nz@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR HR LEADER with exceptional maturity, self-discipline, skills, and experience across a broad spectrum of HR disciplines, technologies, KSAs, and industries. Capitalizing on 17+ diverse and successful years within the Healthcare Industry providing HR leadership and administration aligned with corporate strategies, coupled with advanced technical skills develop a confident, responsible leader. Demonstrated and recognized success in analyzing, validating, and communicating HR data, metrics, and analytics as well as meeting requests in a timely, confidential, and lawful manner.

ADP (AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING) – Alpharetta, GA -Temporary Assignment- 2015 - Present ACA Health Compliance Implementation Specialist II

Project Manager responsible for ACA Healthcare Implementation services of large employer clients, from Analysis, Configuration, Integration, Validation, to Transition ensuring a successful and timely product implementation. Manages and counsels client, 3rd party, and internal stakeholders on system and service configuration efforts, product adaptation, and business best practice solutions meeting ever-changing complex federal and state regulations. Determines best methodology and oversees the accurate and timely conversion of client's Benefit, Payroll, LOA, and HR databases per functional review processes. Expert command of current and evolving ACA policies, compliance, and procedures.

YP HOLDINGS (YELLOW PAGES) – Tucker, GA -Temporary Assignment- 2015

HRIS Reporting Manager

Developed and managed custom reports and presentations from ADP Enterprise for HR, Compensation, Payroll, Talent Mgmt., Benefits, & Workers Compensation departments heads & executive managers. Analyzed, validated, and developed reports into graphical presentations for critical business decisions and company-wide roll-out projects for “C-suite” leaders. High proficiency and advanced user of Excel 2013 and query report writing through ADPR Reporter. Produced first-ever corporate EEO-1 Report for YP across 8,000+ staff and 130+ locations.

VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES – Marietta, GA -Temporary Assignment- 2014 - 2015

Senior SaaS Implementation Specialist

Project Manager that led custom ATS programming & implementation of “best-in-class” iCIMS SaaS for 30+ North American locations. Completed thorough SDLC (Software/System Development Life Cycle), developed web pages, and trained users. Managed Payroll & Benefits external audit requests. Supported all Senior HR Generalist services for American and Canadian offices.

LANDIS+GYR – Alpharetta, GA -Temporary Assignment- 2014

Senior Human Resources Systems Specialist

Led and managed audit of 500+ job descriptions. Analyzed, consulted, and made recommendations on career progression ladders for job families under Senior HRBP. Supported all Senior HR Generalist functions for multi-state offices of 400+ employees under SVP of Customer Delivery, reporting directly to the VP of HR. Received a 90% raise during first month.

M9 SOLUTIONS – Atlanta, GA -Temporary Assignment- 2013 – 2014 Information Technology Recruiter & Marketer

Supported Recruiting Director by screening 1,000+ candidates through cold-calls, LinkedIn profile reviews, resumes, and new leads. Placed full-time IT recruiters and marketed company brand.

BARD MEDICAL – Covington, GA 2013

Executive Human Resources Consultanthttp://www.linkedin.com/search?search=&title=HR+Consultant&sortCriteria=R&keepFacets=true&currentTitle=CP&goback=%2Enpv_3498578_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_nav*4responsive*4tab*4profile_*1&trk=prof-exp-title

Created and delivered customized 360-assessment tool to Executive team members. Produced 32-page report with statistical analyses, graphs, charts, and recommendations for skills gap training and development. Lead pre- and post-assessment interviews with interviewee, coworkers, and executives. Qualitative feedback report indicated high success.

SABBATICAL – Johns Creek, GA 2010 – 2013 2010 – 2013

Addressed a serious illness through physical therapy, treatments, and convalescence after layoff. Capitalized on the opportunity to begin complimenting my successful HR career with HRIS/ERP/HCM technical roles.

AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION – Alpharetta, GA 2005 – 2010

Human Resources Director

Promoted 3 times in 4 years. Nominated for “Employee-Of-The-Year” among 5,000+ employees. Executive Management team member, reporting directly to President & GM of Imedex LLC. Managed and responsible for all HR Department services for American staff working in Europe, Asia, and South America. Led comprehensive HR services such as: Employee training (Sexual Harassment, Diversity, OSHA, etc.), Executive Leadership, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Corporate Mission & Vision Development, and Performance Appraisal Programs.

Senior Human Resources Manager

Designed and implemented a local University Program to enhance development opportunities, track progress, and reward accomplishments. Responsible for departmental SOP Development, Compensation Structure Development, Labor Law & Regulations, and Team Building services.

Human Resources Manager

Created Onboarding and Training & Development programs to meet specific business needs of department directors following in-depth gap analysis with departmental directors. Responsible for Progressive Disciplinary Action Programs, Employee Staffing & Development, EAP, Performance Management, and Implementation of SuccessFactors PM module.

ATLANTA WOMEN’S HEALTH GROUP, P.C. – Atlanta, GA 2004 – 2005

Human Resources Director & Benefits Administrator

Reported directly to the Board of Directors, Medical Director, and Operations Administrator on Compliance, Benefit, and Personnel issues for a $30 million+ company. Lead beta-testing for new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) initiative to digitize all HR records. Responsible for upgrading 8 benefit programs for 350+ OB/GYN Healthcare professionals, 45+ OB/GYN Physicians, and 12 managers in 25 office locations resulting in direct, immediate savings in excess of $50,000.

EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dual Master of Arts: Industrial / Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management 2003

Appalachian State University – Boone, NC

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) 2015

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification – # 00700541 Charlotte, NC 2002

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Minor: Sociology; Computer Science Major course work) 1994

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Blacksburg, VA

International Graduate Researcher & Honorary Academic Ambassador for US-Sino graduate program Professional Memberships: SHRM, SHRM-Atlanta, SIOP, IHRIM, Academy of Management, & Sigma Iota Epsilon

Personal Memberships: Boy Scouts of America Leader, Habit for Humanity builder, Knights of Columbus, &

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) volunteer & advocate

United States Ambassador through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) as a family

agricultural volunteer along a 12-month solo backpacking world circumnavigation through 18 countries in

Micronesia, South Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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