ANDREA S. GOODISON

** ******** **** . *******, ** 06095. 860-***-**** .

actlb7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a HR Management position where my professional experience and

education will allow me to make an immediate contribution as an integral

part of a progressive company. I am wishing to apply my business experience

and education to assist the company in the accomplishment of its goals.

KEY SKILLS

* HR Department Startup * Benefits/Payroll Administration

* Labor/Employee Relations * Confidential Record Keeping

* Staff Recruitment and Retention * Disciplinary Procedures

* Contract Negotiation and Administration * Claims Management

* Employee Counseling

* Legal Issues & Compliance (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc.

Human Resources Manager May 2012 -

Current

. Manage benefits program administration, including compliance,

communication with employees, documentation, reporting, vendor

relationships, claims processing and the design and delivery of

benefits program education to management and staff; participate in

compliance reporting relating to benefits.

. Contract negotiation and administration and interpretation. Work with

the Union rep, Worksite Leader and Management to resolve grievances.

. Oversees the creation and maintenance of employee personnel

files/records.

. Update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions to

maintain the organizational structure.

. Oversee the recruiting, interviewing, coach managers on candidate

selection, and maintain exit interview data to maintain the quality

and level of staff required by the organization to meet its goals;

monitor for improvement and efficiency.

. Facilitates new hire orientations and manages the on-boarding process.

. Oversee the evaluation of employee work performance, coach managers on

evaluation and corrective action skills; hear and resolve employee

issues; counsel employees and supervisors.

. Monitor and implement applicable human resource federal and state

requirements; conduct investigations, maintain documentation,

represent organization at hearings to ensure legal compliance by the

organization - manage and update employee files periodically.

. Counsel management on human resources best practices develop and

recommend modification of human resources policies and practices when

appropriate.

. Maintains and performs periodic audits of all human resources records

to ensure accurate documentation; offers guidance in processing

reports.

. Maintain OSHA 300 Log and manage workers' compensation claims

including accident and incident investigation

Apple Rehab, Rocky Hill, CT

Human Resources Manager September 2009- May 2012

Manage a broad range of HR functions including:

. Manage payroll for 135 union and non-union employees.

. Contract negotiation and administration and interpretation. Work with

the Union rep, Worksite Leader and Management to resolve grievances.

. Benefits (Health insurance, STD, FMLA, COBRA, 401k).

. HRMS database administration.

. Personnel file management.

. Employee screening/hiring/orientation.

. Maintain compliance with federal/state employment regulations.

. Provide full range of assistance in the functional areas of HR to

support and enhance organizational goals.

. Provide support to line supervisors, managers and directors.

. Employee relations issues.

. Conduct internal investigations in support of resolving concern.

. Maintain OSHA 300 Log and manager workers' compensation claims

including accident and incident investigation.

Sysco Foods of CT, Rocky Hill, CT

Safety/Claims Analyst March 1999 - December

2008

. Verify the completion and validity of workers' compensation, auto and

product liability claim forms and review company records to determine

coverage. Contact adjusters to discuss/negotiate reserves prior to

unit statistical filings. Contact adjusters to obtain status on claims.

. Manages workers' compensation cases; works closely with the Company's

third party administrator to ensure that timely, quality, and effective

case management support is provided. Administers the Company's return

to work "transitional duty" program; maintains all related workers'

compensation documentation and record keeping.

. Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and

regulations by inspecting work areas and equipment. Liaison for

company with FDA, USDA, AIB, and the State of Connecticut in company

audits and inspections. Recommend corrections or additional

precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. Performs

audits to determine compliance with regulations and standards.

. Maintains records of safety information to meet government

requirements, as well as to provide data for problem solving and

decision-making; monitors required OSHA training.

. Oversee Safety Incentive Program.

. Assists the Risk and Safety Manager with the development and

implementation of risk and safety initiatives.

EDUCATION

. Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, M.B.A. Human Resources Management-

currently enrolled

. Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA (BS) Executive Management / Human

Resources

CERTIFICATIONS

. Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence

. Coaching and Mentoring

. How to Conduct an Investigation

. FMLA -Rockhurst University

. OSHA Compliance - Fred Pryor Seminars Career Track

. Essential of Human Resources Law - Fred Pryor Seminars Career Track

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Society of Human Resources Management

. Human Resources Association of Central Connecticut

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