Human Resources Workers Compensation

Beatriz Scotti

Phone: 732-***-****

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Academic Qualifications:

Universidad ORT – Montevideo Uruguay - BS Business Administration

Middlesex County College – Human Resources Degree

ILR Cornell University– Certificate in labor Relations & Contract Negotiations

(Bilingual English-Spanish]

Professional Experience:

Lifetime Brands, Inc 12/2019 - Present

Human Resources Manager

HR Planning - Create goals and strategies for improved productivity

Job Analysis & Design – Create and modify positions based on experience and skill levels. Set standards and ensure accommodations when needed.

Hiring candidates – Set up social platforms in order to attract the right candidates. Screen candidates, design offer letters and set up onboarding procedures.

Training & Development – set up skill development program with each department managers based on requisites. Responsible for cross training program,

Design workplace policies – Ensure that the following policies are correct and up to date: SOP, Sexual harassment and anti-discrimination, Paid leaves and PTO benefits, Employee attendance and punctuality.

Monitor Performance – Help identify the scopes of responsibilities and improvement. Assist with improving employee’s skills by offering cross training and attend on-line courses.

Maintaining Work Culture – Open door policy for all employee issues. Assist with company events in order to encourage participation and overall employee wellbeing by showing them that the company appreciates them.

Resolve Conflict – Hold investigation, document and possible discharge of employees creating conflicts.

Ensure Health & Safety Programs – Assist with the setup of flu shot clinics, conduct health open enrollment. Assist new hire with health enrollment. Hold health fairs. I am the first contact for all injuries in the plant.

Payroll – Add new hires, transfers or terminations. Check all hours and make sny necessary changes prior to sending to Payroll for processing.

Cubitac Cabinetry, Ridgefield, NJ 12/2017 – 12/2019

Residential and industrial kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.

Director Human Resources

Assisted in the implementation of a new Human Resources Dept.

Provide full spectrum of human resources support to all non and union employees.

Manage all legal and compliance issues.

Administer payroll, health, workers comp, and retirement plans. Staffing.

Developed Company handbook, work rules & regulations as well as Safety policies.

Two warehouses with over 110 employees

The Manischewitz Company, Newark NJ 10/5/2010 – 12/2017

Vice President Human Resources and Labor Relations *Company Sold

Focus on development of corporate strategy for implementation of human resource plans, preparation of training needs analysis and training calendar.

Involved in manpower forecast & planning, development & implementation of human resource policies.

Set up the human resources function and developed the staffing team. Manage recruitment & selection, compensation research and employee development.

Responsible for development of learning & development functions for the group.

Focused on head hunting, management of Employment Visa, employee deployment and induction of new employees. Coordinated with respective HODs (Head of Departments) for formulating hiring procedures, job description and PA (Performance Appraisal) systems.

Ensured adherence to organizational policies across all levels of management.

Developed hiring strategy to support department task force requirements.

Implementation of college graduate internship program through campus recruitment in addition to identification of learning & development needs.

Conducted management development programs and developed training program for new hires.

Drafted policies for ISO standardization.

Established corporate policies for employee benefit and welfare programs, and recruitment outsourcing.

Responsible for planning and organization of various HR activities such as annual meets, welfare programs, health fairs, company picnics, etc.

Resolved all employee grievances in house in collaboration with Shop Steward resulting in zero cost arbitration. Administered Company Safety meetings.

Implementation of GMP and company safety policy & Procedures.

Responsible for all Labor Law and Contract negotiations.

Diversified Global Graphics Group, Jersey City, NJ 5/2006 to 10/2010

(DG3 North America, Inc) (Medium size company 450 employees)

Director of Human Resources

Directed all employee relations programs.

Made recommendations for new Employee programs and Training programs, which include employee relations' activities as well as work/life balance initiatives.

Developed relationships with all Management to ensure that the proper standards are set in each department. Provide guidance, feedback and direction.

Managed Union & Non-Union Employee Benefit Program, including 401(k) and pension programs for both Union and Non-Union associates.

Assured compliance with Department of Labor on all 5558 & 5500 filings.

Managed broker relationships to review current and source new solutions for benefit programs ensuring legal compliance, cost effectiveness, equity and competitive positioning.

Provided ongoing administration on the calculation, reconciliation and tracking of premiums/plan expenses.

Performed annual Open Benefits Enrollment communication and education for all staff. Regulatory compliance related to benefits administration.

Maintained positive labor relations. Guide senior management on issues related to labor relations Contract negotiations preparation.

Labor contract negotiation and implementation. Grievance, mediations and arbitrations.

Investigated all grievances and Workers Compensation claims including making recommendations on appropriate disciplinary action.

Conducted the Monthly Safety Meetings and implement all training & orientation needed in accordance to OSHA standards.

Directed the Employee Opinion Survey Process including survey, analysis, feedback, action planning and resurvey. Manage the associate annual review and talent analysis processes.

Handled EEO (or local agency) complaints and attorney letter investigations.

Oversaw three (3) Human Resources professionals and one (1) payroll specialist.

Employee headcount approximately 250

GT Entertainment & Media, Jersey City, NJ 8/2000 - 04/2006

Director of Human Resources & Staff Development (Medium size company 500 employees) Company sold and operations were moved to Ohio – Gaiam Company)

Responsible for two (2) facilities: Manufacturing facility with over 200 employees (union & non-union) in Bayonne NJ and Distribution facility with over 320 (union & non-union) employees in Jersey City, NJ .

Provided leadership in the areas of personnel, payroll, labor relations, training and affirmative action, safety and benefit administration.

Administer HRIS/payroll systems to meet management & employee needs.

Consulted with Chairman, Executive Director, management staff and supervisors to ensure policy compliance with applicable statutes, rules & regulations.

Ensured compliance with Federal, State and Local Labor Laws.

Oversaw Workers Compensation & Light Duty Programs.

Administer Health & Retirement Plans for all Union & Non-Union employees.

Affirmative Action Plan.

Determine appropriate grievance procedure relief, resolve labor disputes.

Acted as liaison for regulatory agencies: EOHS, OER, DPA, State office of A.A. and PERA.

Implemented and maintained staff training program (ex: New Hire, Excel, Word, Supervisory training, Lock/Out – Tag/Out, Forklift certification, Sexual Harassment, etc.)

Oversaw & supply First Aid needs for all employees.

Oversaw, implement and administer progressive discipline, grievances, arbitrations & labor contract negotiations

Professional Competencies:

Industrial Relations/ Employee Welfare

Training and Development

Performance Management

Human Resources Management

Labor laws compensation management

Proficient in E-Time & ADP payroll

Speak Four (4) languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese & Italian)

Professional Career Synopsis:

Responsible for oversight of all Human Resources functions including compensation, benefits, recruiting, organizational development, training, HR generalist and technology. Managed company equity programs including Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Worked with CEO and Board to design incentive plans. Managed and oversaw benefits and compensation programs, employee training, on-boarding, orientation and Labor relations.

Designed, established, recruited, and developed new human resources departments.

Redesigned, consolidated, and streamlined employee benefits programs, with savings of $30,000.00.

Led team in successful labor contract negotiations resulting in never having a slow down or strike.

Directed several compensation programs for reevaluation for all salaried positions and employees.

Developed variable compensation plans that increased employee performance and morale. Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations and licensing requirements.

Cut workers' compensation premium 70% by implementing several return to work programs and close monitoring of employee performance.

Developed employee relations and termination processes resulting in zero lawsuits. Saved millions in legal fees and potential litigation by successfully handling all employee and union matters in house.

Involved in manpower forecast and planning. Attended daily scheduling meeting and set up weekly schedules with each department based production needs.

Drove successful plant shutdown with no incidents or production slowdown, laying off over 169 employees.

References available upon request.

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