Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Melanie Mardirosian
******@*****.***
Results driven Human Resources Manager with more than 20 years of solid experience in all areas of HR. Proven track record of excellence in Workforce/Succession Planning, Recruiting, Training & Organizational Development, Employee Relations and Operational Support. Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills. Outstanding in developing and nurturing business relationships with all levels of the organization and partnering with customers, both internal and external. Execute with excellence on all projects from inception through implementation.
Human Resources Manager, Cenveo, Jersey City, NJ
Member of executive management team
Lead HR policy, procedures, practices, goals and objectives
Collaborate with operations management to assist and advise on all employee and departmental issues
Guide all levels of the organization on understanding corporate P&P
Implement new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units maintaining cost at a zero percent increase year to year.
Manage all benefits, unemployment/hearings, payroll, workers compensation, RTW
Manage all EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities
Recruit for all levels and positions ensuring a talented workforce
24/7 union operation, undergoing contract negotiations
Manage all aspects of EHS – Stormwater, Osha, Training, Permits, etc
Provide education and training for all to ensure growth opportunities were available to all employees
Administer policies and procedures relating to: recruitment, employee/union relations, benefits, workers’ compensation, and employee and facility services
Interacts with national, regional, and local union officials and membership
Resolves grievances and coordinates management discussions as necessary
Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements and interprets rules and regulations within CBA
Establishing, communicating, and enforcing all employment-related policies and practices to conform with the organization’s priorities and values as well as external laws and regulations
Promoting a culture of high employee engagement and performance
Acts as business consultant - providing consultation and advice to managers regarding a wide range of employee issues; resolving employment-related concerns and disputes
Responsible for the retention, security, update and control of relevant data pertaining to active employees, former employees, retirees, and applicants
Administering all employee performance planning and performance feedback systems
Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations relating to employment practices, unemployment, workers’ compensation, etc
Selecting and managing relationships with all external consultants, brokers and administrators for employment-related services
7/2014 – Present
Human Resources & Payroll Manager, EEC, Marlborough, MA
Lead HR policy, procedures, practices, goals and objectives for 4 companies in the US
Member of executive management team
Collaborated with operations management to assist and advise on all employee and departmental issues
Designed new employee orientation package, established and facilitated all new employee activities and training sessions
Guided all levels of the organization on understanding corporate P&P
Implemented new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units maintaining cost at a zero percent increase year to year.
Managed all benefits, unemployment/hearings, payroll (including prevailing wage compliance), workers compensation, RTW
Managed all EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities
Recruited for all levels and positions of all organizations ensuring a talented workforce
Developed and analyzed job descriptions to maintain reasonableness and equity allowing for continued growth and development of a talented diverse workforce
Designed, reviewed and presented performance reviews
Established and implemented written policies & procedures
Provided education and training for all regions to ensure growth opportunities were available to all employees
4/2011 – 9/2012
Corporate Manager, Human Resources & Administration, Planet Aid, Holliston, MA
Managed 8 Business Units across the USA
300 employees; 100 contractors
Successfully managed D.O.T. Audit unscathed
Designed new employee orientation package, established and facilitate all new employee activities and training sessions
Negotiated and implemented new healthcare benefit plans across all US business units reducing costs by 32%; managed annual open enrollment
Managed all benefits, payroll; including EEOC, FMLA, SNLA, STD, LTD activities
Recruited for all levels of organization
Developed and analyzed job descriptions
Responsible for partnering with colleagues to lead and provide guidance and direction for the compensation function across the organization
Provide guidance on compensation policies and practices, and interpret all local, state and federal laws regulating salary practices
Design and present performance reviews
Prepare and present confidential material for grievance and other personnel-related meetings and hearings
Managed Workers Compensation litigation closure and settlement
Established all written policies & procedures
Procure, negotiate and contract with vendors
Provide education and training for all business units
Responsible for all insurance policies (negotiations and annual renewals); health, auto, building, property, lease, workers compensation, etc.
2008 to 2011
Operations Office / Human Resource Manager, Celebration Foods, Carvel Ice Cream (Manufacturing Plant), Marlborough, MA
400+ employees; three shifts, seven days a week
Successfully managed all audits from OSHA, KOSHER, USDA, Military
Designed new employee orientation package and established and facilitated all new employee activities and sessions
Managed employee benefits, workers compensation and weekly payroll
Process and track all FMLA, EEOC, Mass Law, SNLA, STD, LTD activities
Developed job descriptions, interviewed, and on-boarded new employees
Designed and presented performance reviews, employee evaluation programs and 360 performance data collection and analysis
1999 to 2008
Participated in contractual Union negotiations every three years
Managed union arbitration claims
Established all written plant policies & procedures
Trained and facilitated “train the trainer” on Office Ergonomics
Participated with designing and scripting safety/quality training video
Developed and implemented safety incentive programs for manufacturing “FOCUS”
Implemented and managed plant badge security system
Corporate Group Safety Specialist, Avery Dennison, OPG, Milford, MA
1994 – 1999
United States Navy - Personnelman
1984 - 1988
Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council
Property Loss Control Certificate, Factory Mutual Engineering and Research
Train the Trainer Certificate of Office Ergonomics, Joyce Institute
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