Joan Calabrese

acyg5w@r.postjobfree.com

Danbury, CT

203-***-****

Human Resources Professional with Experience in Building and Managing Human Resource Infrastructures Seeks New Opportunities

Professional Experience

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES April 2008 – November, 2016

Putnam Hospital Center (Health Quest), Carmel, NY

(Interim Director of Corporate Recruitment June 2015 – September 2015)

(Interim Director, Labor Relations/Business Partner for Vassar May 2016 – September 2016)

Position reported to Sr. Vice President of Human Resources at Health Quest with dotted line reporting to the President of Putnam Hospital Center. Member of the Senior Management Team responsible for providing strategic input to business decisions that affect the hospital.

At the corporate level (approximately 5000 employees):

Participate in the design and development of human resources policies and procedures as well as compensation programs, benefit improvements, and leadership development all in accordance with the strategic plan.

Design and implement employee engagement survey system wide.

Develop and monitor budget for the human resources department system wide.

At the local level (approx 1000 employees):

Responsible for interpretation and enforcement of human resources policies and procedures.

Oversight of performance management goal setting in correlation with business objectives.

Responsible for administering compensation programs. (Lawson System for all HR information)

Active participation in all union contract negotiations and employee grievances and arbitrations.

Oversight and participation in recruiting for all positions (Kenexa and iCims).

Address and respond to employee relations issues on all levels.

Provide education and guidance to all department heads as well as senior management with regard to all human resource related issues.

Work with Counsel to ensure adherence to all employment law concerns.

Facilitate new hire orientations.

Participate in senior leader rounding.

Participate in educational programs for leadership development.

Maintain all HR related Joint Commission requirements.

Manage, mentor, and guide human resources team.

Oversee volunteer and pastoral care department including gift shop and two thrift shops.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Heritage Development Group, Inc., Southbury, CT Feb 2005 – March 2008

Reported directly to Company President. Position was created to centralize all human resources related functions.

Was responsible for design, administration, and support of company policies and procedures.

Monitored compliance with employment law.

Conducted management training on interviewing techniques as well as sexual harassment prevention.

Internal consultant on all employee relations issues as well as performance management and compensation.

Was responsible for complete recruiting process.

Was responsible for design and support of all benefits (including workers comp, FMLA, STD, health, 401(k)).

Negotiated and worked directly with third party vendors.

Was responsible for administration of corporate liability insurance coverage.

Shared responsibility for payroll administration.

Privately owned company engaged in real estate development and property management, as well as water and sewer installation and maintenance, and golf course operations. Approximately 400 employees (including seasonal staff).

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

IVANS, Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut 1993 – 2005

Vice President, Human Resources and Administration 2001 -- 2005

Divisional Vice President, HR and Administration 2000 -- 2001

Director, Human Resources and Assistant Treasurer 1995 -- 2000

Manager, Human Resources and Banking Relations 1993 – 1995

Directly reported to President and CEO. Was responsible for all human resources and administrative support functions for all locations for this fast paced $120 million nationwide provider of electronic commerce solutions for the insurance and healthcare industries. Office locations in three states plus nationwide remote employees totaling 187 employees. Also responsible for corporate risk, corporate shareholder matters, and support for Board of Directors. Member of the Senior Management Team in the development and execution of short and long-range plans and budgets, corporate goals, organization development, change management, strategic planning and growth objectives.

Senior level strategic HR professional with diversified experience in human resources, finance, and administrative support environments including leases, corporate relocation, and purchasing.

Extensive, hands-on experience in benefit planning and administration, compensation design (including SERP), employee relations, corporate insurance, shareholder matters (private company) and corporate and employee legal compliance.

Designed, constructed, and managed the human resources department from “the ground up”.

Designed and produced a “legally correct” employee handbook, job application, and performance appraisal.

Designed and implemented job descriptions and executive employment agreements.

Coordinated the changeover to new health care and 401(k) providers resulting in lower premiums, higher investment results and increased employee satisfaction.

Implemented the conversion from a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan.

Implemented the Performance Management review system and Targeted Selection interview system throughout the company and trained all employees in proper procedure.

Conducted training classes which resulted in higher customer service ratings.

Successfully conducted in-house investigations of harassment and discrimination.

Conducted over seventy-five terminations without any legal ramifications.

Actively participated in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers as well as integration of newly acquired staff.

Actively participated in the conversion from a not-for-profit to a for- profit company.

Facilitated several stock repurchase offerings including a “Dutch auction”

Management of administrative support functions and telecommunications services for all locations including rate review, contract negotiation and oversight of installations/upgrades.

Prior to entering the field of human resources, my experience was in operations management in several high end retail stores including Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Education

Long Island University, Graduate School of Business - M.B.A.

Manhattanville College – B.A. Mathematics

Certified Facilitator, Development Dimensions International: Targeted Selection

Completed Cornell University course for SPHR designation

Member: Society for Human Resource Management

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