Benjamin P. Groff, PHR

Monroe, NY ***** 914-***-****

adg0yr@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Strategic Human Resource professional and liaison to senior management. Solid track record of implementing and facilitating various HR and safety programs throughout a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with excellent leadership ability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee and Labor Relations

Vendor Management

Organizational Alignment

Compensation & Benefits

Employment Law/ Compliance

Payroll Administration

EH&S

Strategic Planning

Talent Management

HRIS

HR Business Partner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Municipal Credit Union April 2020 – Present

Human Resources Manager

Lead the efforts in successfully resolving complex employee relations situations for union and non-union, both active and retired, staff members.

Managed the organization’s payroll and benefits vendors in the implementation of carrier connections.

Drove the efforts for the company’s broker in a dependent audit to ensure proper coverages and associated costs.

Managed vendor change for the organization’s 401k and pension plans.

Managed vendor change for the organization’s Life insurance, STD, LTD, and PFL.

Rosenberger Technology, LLC (Start-up facility which ceased operations) October 2019 – January 2020

Human Resources Manager

Recruited and filled open positions for a start-up facility

Developed and implemented employee policy manual for the United States based operations.

Established processes and conducted new hire orientations and on-boarding activities.

Worked with contractors and vendors for the establishment of the new facility.

Counseled foreign national management on US labor laws and employment practices.

Managed employee benefit inquires, established HR procedures, and navigated employee relations

RMS Medical Products August 2017 – January 2019

(Improving Patient Quality of Life)

Human Resources Manager

Recruited and filled open positions at all levels of the organization from VP of Sales to Production Assembler

Main driver of creating a strong workplace culture by insisting upon a respectful environment while also holding people accountable

Successfully managed workplace situations such as harassment claims, discrimination claims, and turnover issues resulting in zero litigation and 20% reduction in turnover

Lead employee engagement activities such as company parties, employee survey feedback, and other celebrations

Counseled management on best HR practices and counseled hourly staff on personal situation as they arose.

Crafted, implemented, and executed company policies and procedure ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Almstead Tree, Shrub, & Lawn Care Co. October 2016 – August 2017, December 2018 – October 2019

(The Science of Preserving Nature Since 1964)

Human Resources Manager

Providing Human Resource guidance to all levels of management including ownership.

Researched and negotiated benefit renewals in line with ownership’s goals and targets while satisfying Affordable Care Act requirements in time to hold a successful open enrollment.

Established a recruitment and selection process to facilitate staffing all 5 locations with high quality candidates

Partnered with all locations to establish Human Resource processes focused on increasing employee engagement.

Reorganized employee files, both electronically and hard copy, to increase ease of access creating a positive impact on productivity.

Marubeni Specialty Chemicals Inc. September 2014 – March 2016

(Your global resource for specialty chemicals)

General Manager – Administration

Directs all human resource functions including employee relations, employee retention, recruitment, benefit administration, payroll, talent management, and strategic planning for multiple locations within the United States.

Provides leadership, guidance, and counseling for all staff members, including rotational staff, on employment related issues.

Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, corporate and local policies and procedures, trade compliance, OSHA, EPA, DEC, and Homeland Security.

Directs vendor management, lease agreements for all facilities, and warehouse agreements.

Responsible for inventory control through the company reconciliation system.

Provides oversight to all IT functions to include database and systems management.

Provides input to the direction of maintaining the company ISO certification.

Hausmann Industries, Inc. October 2012 – September 2014

(Providing quality healthcare products for over 50 years)

Director of Human Resources

Managed daily interactions with union and non-union staff members to include contract negotiations and interpretations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and fostering a peaceful and mutually satisfactory working environment.

Design and administration of the healthcare benefits to meet the needs of non-union staff members.

Utilized various recruitment, selection, and retention strategies for all union and non-union staff members

Evaluated trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, and separations to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends.

Directed the performance appraisal system of the organization ensuring constructive and compliant feedback to employees.

Implemented and initiated the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan.

Chromalloy June 16, 2003 – September 2012

(Formerly T.A.C.R. – Middletown, NY) (A joint venture of Siemens and Chromalloy specializing in coating and repair of gas turbine engine components. Chromalloy is recognized as one of the first independents to repair gas turbine engine components collectively employing over 4000. Chromalloy, Middletown is one of the repair locations),

Human Resources/EH&S Manager

Counseling and supporting senior management personnel in efforts to fulfill organization’s strategic action plans.

Responsible for payroll system – changed vendors (Paychex to ADP) resulting in $2,200 annual savings with superior results.

Administered parent company health benefits – recently authorized to research and establish local policy resulting in $80,000 first year savings.

Exempt and non-exempt employee recruitment and retention strategies resulting in a 35% reduction in turnover.

Skillfully navigates hourly employee issues, local corporate initiatives, as well as ownership’s corporate HR needs.

Maintains governmental compliance (ex. AAP) for the Middletown facility resulting in zero citations or violations.

Developed, implemented, and assists in enforcing policies and procedures.

Advising management in best workplace practices, management practices, performance management, staff development, and succession planning.

Assisting non-exempt and exempt staff with professional questions and concerns (ex. 401k questions)

Cultivated an open door environment encouraging communication throughout the organization and helping to better develop communication between employees and supervisors.

Communicating regularly with senior management on continuous evaluation of compensation structures and aligning within industry standards. As well as benefits, employee law compliance and EH&S.

Collaborate with every department/shift to drive and achieve corporate goals.

Sorrento Lactalis – Goshen, NY October 4, 1999 – June 13, 2003

(One of the largest cheese manufacturers in the United States, with combined sales of approximately $800 million– operation closed)

Human Resources Manager

HR point person for decentralized HR organization; Dual role as Safety Manager

Responsible for time and attendance – payroll processed at corporate office.

Administered company benefit package.; enforcement of company policies and procedures.

Ensured corporate office had proper data for governmental reporting.

SOFTWARE

MS Office, Insperity, PC Payroll, PayEx, HRB, Enterprise, EZLabor Manager, E-Time, Millennium, Ultipro, Workforcenow

EDUCATION /CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration (SDBL), SUNY New Paltz, 2012

MA Psychology – St. Bonaventure University, 1995

BS Business Administration – SUNY Oswego, 1993

Certified Professional in HR (PHR), Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

SHRM Hudson Valley Chapter Member

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