Staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, manager tag
Resume:
KAREN M. BRADUNAS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
New York, NY 10034 **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Results-focused Human Resources Professional with proven track record of delivering sustain- able programs that attract, retain and engage staff in fast-paced highly structured and fluid work environments. Experience includes established firms as well as high growth/start-ups. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
HR Organizational Improvement Development and implementation of programs which repre- sent the organizational culture and attract, retain and engage staff. Process Improvement/Cost Containment: Analysis of current and proposed methodologies, cost analysis, vendor selection, formulation of contractual terms and conditions, new design recommendations and implementation.
Risk & Total Rewards Plans: Benefits planning & design, forecasting costs, executive presen- tations and consensus building, employee communication, documentation and compliance, risk analysis.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Apicha Community Health Center 2018 - Present
Director of Human Resources (CHRO) responsible to establish HR infrastructure and best prac- tices for $19M FQHC.
- To reduce time to hire and ensure diversity in staffing, recruitment process, vendor review, ap- proach and technology were adjusted to meet the current needs of the organization. Result: Recruitment time decreased by 30%, increase in quality of hires through research and recruit- ment of passive candidates and ability to track time to fill.
- To increase retention of staff, total compensation was reviewed and salary information bench- marked, benefit plans enhanced and employee referral programs instituted. Result: Organiza- tion more competitive in the marketplace for key talent.
- To ensure new staff assimilated into organizational culture and receive necessary training, de- veloped and implemented Onboarding process. Result: New staff trained in organizational wide policies and provided key organizational information.
- To ensure compliance in recruitment and staff management, developed and delivered training. Result: Increase in technology utilization and more proactive management of staff.
- To provide adequate coverage during COVID, negotiated relationships with outside agencies for temporary coverage and managed staff absences through daily tracking. Result: Clinic coverage was maintained and staff absences due to COVID reduced to 4% within 2 months. Human Resources Consultant 2005 - 2018
Referral-based project work, including Compensation/benefit plan review and design, compli- ance, employee relations, training, recruiting. Clients include various sectors, such as: digital media, business intelligence, medical.
Community Access, Inc. 2014 - 2018
Human Resources Manager responsible for all HR generalist support. Accomplishments in- clude:
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- Developed and documented process improvement for recruitment and payroll processing. Result: Reduction in staff training and processing of payroll and new hires by 25%.
- To ensure compliance and consistency in processing, developed training manual for Human Resource. Result: Time required in training of new staff decreased by 50% and standardiza- tion of process.
Mental Health Association of NYC 2011- 2012
Human Resources Director responsible for HR dept. set-up and implementation for this dept. consisting of one HR professional.
- Established HR infrastructure, implemented HRIS integrated with payroll. Result: Reduction in payroll processing time by 50% and increased ability to provide accurate and timely management reports.
- To increase employee engagement, developed and implemented career paths/salary bands for 24/7 crisis hotline which now serves as a model for other programs. This program provid- ed career growth for all employees - management and technical. Result:Staff provided oppor- tunities in both technical and managerial paths.
National Hemophilia Foundation 2011
Human Resources Director responsible for re-establishing HR function for this dept. consisting of one HR professional.
- Managed compliance for prior years’ 5500 filings, including coordinating with various internal and external parties to verify, correct and document filing. Result: Plan ensures compliance going forward.
- Developed and implemented Disaster Preparedness Plan compliant with the 9/11 commission. Result: At risk population better equipped to handle various emergencies. Travelers/Gulf Insurance Group 2002 - 2005
Assistant Vice-President/Director responsible for HR support for headquarters and 4 field offices
- To ensure employee engagement during run-off, created and delivered Compensation model to Executive Team which focused on staff development and retention. Result: Ability for ca- reer growth for staff remaining during the company closing.
- Developed and implemented the plan administration for a $14.2M officer stock purchase in- vestment plans. Result: Plan managed in compliance with documents and ability to transition administration ensuring consistent processing.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
SHRM-SCP Society of Human Resources Management
SPHR Human Resources Certification Institute
B.Sc. New York University
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health 2016 CUNY 2011, 2012
The Bloomberg Group 2012
Tony Martignetti Radio Hour 2010, 2012
Women for Hire Career Expo 2008
New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) 2005
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