Human Resource Resources

Sandra Barrett

Cell 301-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Human Resource professional with over 15 years of human resource experience in a variety of sectors including unions, trade associations, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated ability to galvanize teams to accomplish results. Strong in developing policies and procedures, employee relations and programs to support, enhance and strengthen organizational strategies and initiatives. Areas of Expertise

Benefits Management Recruitment & Retention Collective Bargaining ADP- Payroll Administration Development & Training Contract Negotiations Performance Management Policy Design & Administration Employee & Customer Relations Emergency Management Preparedness Recognition Management Legal Compliance & Ethics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Human Resources, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington, DC April 2013- present

Senior Human Resources position with leading private / nonprofit think tank best known for rigorous, open and intellectually honest study and discussion of international economic policy. Strategic HR partner supporting 60 employees, 20 consultants and 5 vendors. Resource partner to executive team on a variety of topics from operational strategies to investigations and discipline. Ensures proper interpretation and application of HR laws, regulations and organizational policies. Point person and manager of a broad range of HR functions including coaching / advising management team in the areas of performance, staffing and employee morale. Focal point and manager of interview process to include job description development, salary negotiation and H1-B visa coordination with immigration attorney. Key contact and problem solver for employee relations and general HR issues. Ongoing collaboration with executive team to move forward organizational mission, strategic goals, values and culture. Director, Human Resources, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Hanover, MD February 2008 – October 2012

Senior level Director managed and provided consultation to peer management team on employment, labor laws, application and policy interpretation. Managed human resource team which supports 220 employees located in the United States and Canada. Reviewed and implemented annual performance appraisal procedures. Performed new hire orientations, terminations and exit interviews. Prepared and submitted annual federal reports: EEO-1, Veterans 100, and OSHA. Created and maintained Affirmative Action Plan. Managed contract negotiations of organization’s health and welfare plans annually. Worked closely with insurance brokers, insurance carriers and vendors to ensure timely implementation of staff benefits portfolio. Managed and audited FMLA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Claims and assisted various departments with appeals. Responsible for coordinating annual CPR and Emergency Preparedness training for staff. Responsible for the development and maintenance of organization’s Employee Handbook. Manager responsible for implementation and companywide employee training of ADP Workforce Now, ADP Payroll, ADP Time Off, ADP Human Resources and ADP Benefits software. Additional duties included management of all departmental recruiting, staffing, personnel files, grievance, and disciplinary management.

Human Resource Manager, (Part time) American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, Arlington, VA February 2007- February 2008

Managed human resource functions for trade association. Responsibilities included maintenance of personnel policies and procedures, salary and benefits administration. Focal point for staff training and development and strategic forecasting. Planned, developed and implemented strategies for Human Resource management which included selection practices, grievance and counseling. Supported new hire staffing selections by developing and implementing employee orientation program to acclimate new hires into overall culture of organization. Conducted and analyzed exit interviews and made recommendation changes to staff. Evaluated retention and HR policies and programs. Created job assignments and provided career skill development to promote higher academic achievement. Other Position Held

Human Resource Manager, Xerox Corporation, Rosslyn, VA EDUCATION

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

B.S., Business Administration Management

President, Senior Class

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Employee Relations, Problem Solving, Quality Improvement, US Benefits Mandates, Customer Care Department of Labor- Workforce 2000 Certification, Emergency Management Preparedness Human Resource Management Certification, Conflict Resolution, Managing Diversity Human Resource Certification- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Human Resource Perspective Certification Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Workforce Now, Total Source Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Payroll & Time Off CPR Certified- American Red Cross