Ronnie Goldberg

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Hamilton, NJ **610

Home: 609-***-**** Cell: 908-***-**** Email: adtay0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over thirty years of experience in managing all aspects of Human Resource including but not limited to compensation and benefits, payroll, EEO/Affirmative Action, recruiting and employee relations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GTT Technologies Contract with TD Bank January 2020-October 2022

COVID Case Advice Partner; Home based

Analyze COVID cases and provide guidance to employees.

Cynet Technologies Contract with IQVIA October 2019-September 2020

Affirmative Action Specialist/HRBP; Home based

Completed 43 Affirmative Action Plans for the 2019 Plan Year

Creating 43 Affirmative Action Plans for 2020 Plan Year

Responsible for self-identification project and updating HRIS.

Completed 2020 VETS 100 filing for 71 locations.

East Coast News June 2018-August 2019

Human Resources and Payroll Manager, East Windsor, NJ 08520

Process payroll for 150 employees.

Audited HR department to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws.

Developed, recommended and implemented personnel policies and procedures; prepared/maintains handbook on policies and procedures.

Benefit administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, involved in annual benefit renewal and dissemination of benefit communication. Expert ACA reporting knowledge.

Files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.

Review, interpret and recommend policy, process or program improvements.

Responsible for management of payroll programs, including collection of payroll documents for all employees including, new hire paperwork, employee change forms and any other documentation not listed.

Managed LOA, FMLA, This included managing FMLA (federal and state) as well as LOA/disability with employees and doctors as needed including benefit continuation needs.

Managed and resolved employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations, answering employee questions and providing HR advice. Partnered with attorney as needed.

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, etc.).

Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees/business, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsible for monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s payroll processing objectives, including relationships with external auditors and state and federal agencies and completing surveys.

Successful implementation of new 401k and payroll providers.

Trained employees on various topics.

Schlesinger Associates February 2015-June 2018

Human Resources Payroll and Benefits Manager, Iselin, NJ 08830

Processed payroll for 450 employees.

Developed and implemented personnel policies and procedures; including updating handbook as needed.

Benefit administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, involved in annual benefit renewal and dissemination of benefit communication. Expert ACA reporting knowledge.

Developed and maintained affirmative action program; filed EEO-1 annually; maintained all records pertaining to EEO.

Responsible for management of payroll programs, including collection of payroll documents for all employees including, new hire paperwork, employee change forms, terminations and any other documentation not listed as well as process voids, manual checks and ACH reversals, state/federal surveys when necessary.

Managed LOA, FMLA, This included managing FMLA (federal and state) as well as LOA/disability with employees and doctors as needed including benefit continuation needs.

Managed and resolved employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations, answering employee questions and providing HR advice. Partnered with attorney as needed.

Provided day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, etc.).

Archcom Technology (Formerly Multiplex Inc.) November 2006-May 2014

Human Resources Director, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Recruited for all levels within Company.

Established self-sufficient Human Resources department; solely able to support employees through organization and time management as well as all HR functions for 150 employees.

Converted payroll companies twice, saving over $10,000 in 2012.

Sole administrator for HR and Payroll using ADP and Paylocity.

Managed and resolved employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations, answering employee questions and providing HR advice.

Created and updated Employee Handbook to include up-to-date policies and procedures.

Administered AAP and all reporting as required. Audit held in May 2011 with no Conciliation Agreement.

Analyzed and administered all benefit plans including developing plan designs, working with carriers/brokers during renewal period, expert on COBRA and conducts benefit orientation programs. Resulting in a cost savings of over $50,000.

Counseled workforce (exempt and non-exempt) on employee relations issues.

Approved for NJ State Grant of $117,000 for external/internal training. Developed and conducted such internal training as: Management Boot Camp, Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment, Policies & Procedures, etc.

Prior Employment Responsibilities January 1988- October 2006

Human Resources Recruiter/Generalist, McKesson Corporation, Somerset, NJ 08873

Ran HR Department when HR Director resigned enabling a smooth transition to new HR Director.

Counseled workforce (exempt and non-exempt) on employee relations issues and administered training.

Human Resources Manager, Data-Com Telecommunications, Union, NJ 07083

Established self-sufficient Human Resources department to support employees.

Analyzed and administered all benefit plans, developed plan designs, worked with carriers during renewal period and created/conducted benefit orientation programs including open enrollment.

Assisted Executive Management on employee decisions such as layoffs, disciplinary issues and new policies to be implemented within the Company.

Created and updated Affirmative Action Program which included: preparation of statistical reports as well as the required governmental reports.

Managed and resolved employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations, answering employee questions and providing HR advice.

Entered company’s payroll (ADP) and responsible for updating employee information into the HRIS.

Recruited and interviewed for all open positions. Negotiated contracts with various employment agencies.

Created pay grade and salary compensation program aligning employees within the appropriate descriptions of their positions as well as prepared banding system.

Developed relationship with local union representative from CWA.

Human Resources Manager, Emcore Corporation, Somerset, NJ 08873

Prepared statistical reports on affirmative action progress and those required by governmental agencies.

Coordinated employee training seminars and conferences as well as ensured compliance in ISO training.

Assisted in the development of the policy and procedure manual.

Responsible for administration of employee health and welfare benefits including COBRA administration.

Evaluated and compared existing benefits and cost information and made recommendations to management.

Implemented plan changes by communicating the information to employees through the Open Enrollment process.

Human Resources/Benefits Supervisor, USF Red Star Inc., Newark, NJ 07105

Served 2,500 employees throughout 32 existing terminals.

Developed policy/procedure manual and job descriptions for all non-contract employees.

Administered COBRA to eligible participants.

Researched employee benefit problems such as eligibility, contributions, etc. with the various benefit providers.

Instrumental in the 401k conversion process from Comerica to Fidelity Investments.

Prepared and analyzed a survey of all offered benefits; showed an increase of 42% in employee satisfaction.

Administered “Open-Enrollment” programs summarizing health-care benefits for the employees.

Developed and administered 19 Affirmative Action Plans (including quarterly reports to Executive Management).

Participated in various on-site Affirmative Action Audits with the OFCCP resulting in full compliance.

Human Resources/Budget Administrator, Business Communications/Consumer Products-AT&T, Princeton, NJ

Managed and analyzed 19 organizational budgets by tracking budget vs. actual incurred expenses.

Investigated all expense discrepancies with the Billing Inquiry Center and prepared journal entries for the expenses the organization was incorrectly charged, resulting in a cost saving of $63,000.

Researched employee payroll and benefit problems such as medical expense plans, HMO’s and disability.

Trained the Division as well as upper management on the Data Collection Process system.

Participated in the development of non-management Sales Representative wage calculations for the AT&T Phone Center Stores saving the organization $100,000 in annual compensation benefits.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Received Data-Com’s 2004 2nd Quarter Recognition of Outstanding Performance Award.

Completion of Rutgers HR Certificate Program.

Received AT&T Business Communication Services Quarterly Award for recognition and AT&T Consumer Products Council of Leaders.

COURSES AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Policy Manuals & Employee Handbooks

Managing People & Performance

Payroll Law

Six Sigma

HIPAA Certification Seminar

Compliance Recap

Career Planning Workshop

Various ADP Courses

The Essentials of HR Law

Managing Professional Growth

State & Federal Laws Conference

Health Plan Benchmarking

Project Leadership Workshop

Introduction to Project Management

FLSA-New Regulations

Achieving Communication Effectively

ACA Update from Capitol Hill

Interviewing People

Time Management

ACA Reporting: What Happens Now

Managing Costs of Benefits

Microsoft Office/Outlook/Project

Oracle/Benefit Vendor databases

ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Paylocity and Cornerstone

Workday HRIS

Equaifax System

EDUCATION

University of Maryland

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