LISA BOLOGNESE
New York, New York
Phone: 917-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Human Resources Manager 2021 – 2023
Fischer Travel Enterprises New York, NY
Aligned HR with business operations and provided internal HR services to people at all levels for fast-paced organization
Provided oversight for relationship with Paychex PEO, including time management and payroll, and escalated issues as needed
Oversaw performance reviews, conducted 90-day reviews, and issued letters for promotions and compensation increases
Managed employee life cycle including generated hiring and termination letters and conducted onboarding and exit interviews
Coached managers toward increased confidence in addressing challenges in team oversight and provided HRIS training
Resolved employee relations issues by investigating those involved and finalized documentation for complaint resolution
Finalized job descriptions and recruited and onboarded new travel and finance employees to augment organizational growth
Senior Human Resources Generalist Consultant 2018 – 2020
Cancer Genetics Labs Rutherford, NJ
Improved workplace compliance by streamlining HR processes and trained managers to improve employee supervision
Investigated complaints and managed employee relations through consultation with all involved parties and documentation
Used ADP Workforce Now to manage time and leave, updated employee compensation in HRIS, and finalized payroll
Managed Health, FSA, and 401(k) benefits, reconciled monthly benefits billing, and supported annual open enrollment
Updated job descriptions, posted using Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and recruited and onboarded lab technicians
Managed Leaves of Absence, including Short-term Disability, Paid Family Leave, and FMLA plus Workers Compensation
Engaged with and mentored employees to create company change and facilitated meetings to improve communication
Human Resources Business Partner (Contract to Permanent) 2014 – 2018
Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey Newark, NJ
Collaborated with COO and CFO to strategically build organization and recruited diverse talent for Operations, Finance and IT
Ran full biweekly payroll with ADP and reported on compensation, contributions and other employee metrics using Excel
Contracted with vendors for Health, Dental, Vision, and FSAs and assisted with 401(k) loans and hardship withdrawals
Investigated employee complaints and represented company at Unemployment and other Department of Labor Hearings
Developed performance management program and trained supervisors in reviews and Performance Improvement Plans
Ensured all employees received annual HIPAA compliance training and implemented online Diversity and Harassment training
Negotiated salary, issued offer letters, and scheduled in-person onboarding sessions and benefits orientation for new hires
EDUCATION:
City University of New York, Queens College: Master’s Degree, Urban Studies
Cornell University: Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology