Southbury, Connecticut

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Human Resources (HR) Executive

Record of success managing a wide range of HR functions for high-growth organizations

Over 18 years of repeated success transforming organizations that impact employees within small, mid-size businesses and large corporations. Extensive knowledge of Human Resources best practices, employee relations, benefits administration, leave of absences, training, diversity & inclusion and labor relations. Talent for establishing solid relationships and building consensus across employee levels. Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making, manage change, and promote compliance. Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Known for my critical thinking skills and strong business acumen. Strong on organizational sensitivity and ethics.

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE

Investigations

Employment Law

Conflict Resolutions

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

Workforce Planning

Project Management

Employee Relations Recruitment & Selection

Leadership Development

401K

HR Audit

Supervision

Executive Coaching

Performance & Reward Performance & Reward

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut (2020 to Present)

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/PRACTICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the day-to-day non-clinical management of the practice, including the Billing Staff,

Manager, Executive Administrative Assistant, Medical Records/Administrative Assistant and

HR Assistant.

Participate in the development and update of strategic planning via meetings with the Providers and Board Members.

Advise and consult at a senior level to Partners/Board Members and provide leadership to the entire staff.

Report to the Partners/Board regularly on the status of the organization as it relates to HR and the Practice Management Operations.

Communicate to the management team on HR matters to ensure organizational conformity.

Prepare 401k and Profit Share information and maintain employee benefits programs, i.e., Health, Dental, Vision, FMLA, STD, LTD, 401k, FSA, HSA, EAP, AFLAC and Life.

Maintain Business and Malpractice insurance for the entire Practice.

Manage Health & Benefits Administration including reviewing plans annually, open enrollment, terminations, and payroll deductions.

Comply with all existing governmental and labor legal reporting requirements including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and ERISA to maintain minimal exposure to lawsuits.

Handle all leave of absences including CTPFL, CTFMLA and FMLA.

Manage, administer and attend all unemployment hearings, appeals and board of reviews.

Implement HR best practices and communicate the documentation processes.

Handle grievances, complaints, investigations, coach, discipline and termination of employees.

Prepare and deliver Separation Agreements.

Work with external legal team to resolve outstanding cases.

Manage Performance Review process. Initiate and participate in the mid-year and annual reviews. Ensure 30/60/90 day reviews are completed for all new hires.

Oversee and participate in the classification of employees.

Process Payroll, and oversee the salary and benefits information.

Review, update, and maintain policies, procedures and programs in the Employee Handbook in accordance with Federal and State laws.

Ensure employee and management training as required by law.

Ensure job descriptions are updated and maintained accordingly.

Provide support and guidance to the hiring, onboarding, recruiting and organizational development processes of employees.

Mitigate risks through employment law compliance, and information security measures.

Oversee Accounts Payable – compare vendors to ensure best possible pricing and pay sales & use tax monthly. Work closely with Practice Accountant.

File IRS tax forms – 5500, 720, 1095B, 1095C.

Human Resources Consultants, Connecticut and New York City

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (2014 to 2020)

Oversee leadership development, performance management, diversity & inclusion, and HR metrics. Collaborate with CEOs, COOs, and other C-level executives to refine HR practices and perform audits. Advise on State, Federal, and local employment laws. Recommend improvements to employee relations programs. Perform investigations. Draft, review, and finalize Employee Handbook, and policies & procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Saved clients $1M+ in fines through thorough and compliant I-9 audits.

Assist with resolving 100+ internal complaints totaling $100M+ in EEO lawsuits.

Review and manage benefit plans, to include Health, Dental, Vision, FMLA, STD, LTD, 401k, FSA, HSA, EAP, STD and Life.

Draft, revise, and update the affirmative action plan to reflect changes in federal laws.

Clientele: Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Health Care

Titan Construction Group, Inc., White Plains, New York

HUMAN RESOURCES/PROJECT MANAGER (2010 to 2014)

Enforced equal employment efforts as the authorized EEO Representative. Joined forces with an external legal team to resolve outstanding cases. Conduct, researched, analyzed, and documented internal investigations. Audited all certified payroll. Consulted with labor unions on wages and benefits. Reviewed, and administered the contracts for all projects.

Served as the driving force behind saving $17M on a $20M compensation lawsuit through data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Identified several errors while auditing payroll for subcontractors, containing more than $500K in erroneous classifications.

Worked with leaders from minority business enterprises (MBE), women business enterprises (WBE), and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) to manage affirmative action goals.

Developed and delivered impactful training content for new and existing employees.

Maintained working knowledge of OSHA compliance guidelines and industry standards.

HOYA, Bethel/South Windsor, Connecticut and Maine – Manufacturing – Facility Closed

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (NE REGION) (2007 to 2009)

Handled all employee relations’ issues, advising department managers on resolving performance management issues, disciplining employees, and conducting employee terminations. Conducted all exit interviews and processing of unemployment claims. Oversee talent acquisition, employee development, training, and retention. Managed the company’s HRIS system. Ensured compliance with all state and federal laws, and managed benefits including FMLA, STD, LTD, 401k, FSA, and EAP.

Consulted with managers within the multi-cultural communications facility on effectively managing a diverse workforce.

Investigated and resolved a workman’s compensation case, determining that the injury occurred outside of work and saving the company more than $1M in compensation costs.

Secured $2.3M in Trade Act Assistance benefits for laid-off employees, ensuring displaced employees were positioned for success following the layoffs.

Partnered with the General Manager to devise a workforce planning strategy, aligning company goals with employee needs.

Advised on policies and procedures to all levels of employees.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Generalist - Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc. Sherburne, New York * Fortune 500

*Manufacturing * 8 years

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

State University of New York Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut

State of Connecticut Notary

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) − Human Resources Certification Institute

Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) − Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

MEMBERSHIPS

National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Society for Human Resource Management of Western Connecticut (SHRM-WC)

Human Resource Professionals World Wide

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