Employee Relations Human Resources

Brigitte A. Beckles

**** **** *** *****, ******* FL 32773

Cell - 617-***-****

*********@***.***

PROFILE

The consummate HR Professional with over five years of experience in Corporate, Hospitality and Human Services. Vast experience in Employee Relations, multiple states recruiting and requisitions as well as Benefits Administration.

EXPERIENCE

October 15 – August 16 Vinfen Corporation Cambridge, MA

Director of Benefits

Managed and directed the preparation of information required and requested for compliance included all 5500 Form filings, 403(b) and 401(a) audits and SAR.

Manage benefit program design and selection for all staff and executives.

Executed the implementation of self-serve benefits platform Bswift.

Monitored organization compliance with federal and state laws (including FLSA,ADA, FMLA, MMLA)

Ensured appropriate financial controls were in place to guarantee annual pension and gain share payments

Managed, maintain and establish effective vendor relationships.

Effectively conducted compliance audits on all benefit programs to ensure accuracy for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting and DOL audits.

August 12 – October 15

Manager Compensation & Benefits

Manage broad-based compensation programs, including job evaluation, market pricing, salary survey response, benchmarking, compensation systems, and role description development

Analyzed cost implications for pension payments, gain sharing, salary reserve and 257 payments(state funded bonuses)

Manage existing benefit programs, making recommendations for modifications based on competitive trends, business needs and cost

Manage and provide technical expertise and administration for defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, including plan compliance activities

Ensure plans are administered to plan provision and in compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, including IRS, ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, etc.

Collaborate with Finance; Legal and other internal customer groups in planning and communicating updates and changes to plans and programs.

May 11/February 12 Harbor Health Services Boston, MA

HR Generalist – Contract Position

Provided technical assistance to managers to ensure all steps in the hiring process are completed

Provided technical assistance to managers and employees on fringe benefits, professional development, employee relations and interpretation on policies and procedures

Managed and maintained databases and develop and distribute reports for managers and senior staff

Processed and maintained case files for Workers Comp, FMLA and COBRA

November 09/December 10 NeuroRestorative Braintree, MA

HR Generalist

Responsible for coaching managers on employee relations issues; responded to employee concerns and conducts investigations for the Eastern Region which included, MA, ME, RI, NH and VA

Facilitated new employee orientation and on boarding activities

Responsible for counseling leaders and employees about on the job and formal training opportunities for the Eastern Region

Monitored and analyze turnover to develop, recommend and improve employee retention

Developed sourcing strategies and promotion of awareness of the organization through job fairs, educational/college recruitment

Collaborated with safety committee and staff for implementation of safety initiatives

Responsible for Unemployment Hearings and Claims

Developed and conducted training for employees and leaders regarding HR issues

Responsible for working with compensation to conduct job analysis for positions within the Eastern Region business unit. Regularly monitored market compensation data

June 07/August 09 The Ginn Development Company Celebration, FL

HR Generalist

Managed recruiting for multiple sites as well the applicant tracking system – PC Recruiter

Managed the company 401(K) program

Responsible for Employee Verifications and Unemployment Claims and Hearings

Provided and updated all Labor Law and Workers Compensation Information

Acted as liaison between HR and payroll; managed Employee Relations

Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Administrator – ADP – PayForce

Managed and assisted with Performance Management

April 99 – March 2004 Charles River Associates Boston, MA

HR Assistant

Managed, conducted and coordinated all new hire orientations

Provided administrative backup to the VP of HR

Managed Human Resources Information System (HRIS) – PeopleSoft

Acted as in-house Recruiter and planned recruiting events

Administered Expense Reports and travel reimbursements

Manage and assist with Performance Management

EDUCATION

Eastern Nazarene College BA Management Quincy, MA

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