Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Brenda Battaglia, SHRM-CP, PHR
Lancaster, NY
***************@*******.***
Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience including leadership and change management processes. During this lapse in employment, I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to care for a family member. I have kept my certifications current and am still a member of SHRM to keep up with all changes in laws, etc. I’m very excited to continue my career.
Experience:
2/23 – 9/23 US Sugar Refinery, Buffalo, NY
Human Resources Generalist
Recruit and hire candidates to fill vacancies within targeted cycle time.
Conduct new hire induction to ensure a positive employee assimilation into the organization.
Proactively participate in communication/engagement plans aimed at optimizing employee engagement and creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
Anticipate and preempt employee issues/ concerns. Address employee concerns/grievances in a collaborative matter if/when they occur.
Proactively ensure compliance with legal, statutory and company policies and procedures of HR-related processes and programs.
10/18–8/22 Tectran Manufacturing, Cheektowaga, NY (Resignation)
Human Resources Manager
Lead and direct human resource function for company ofapproximately150employees in all North American locations of Buffalo, Texas and Ontario, Canada.
Ensure wage and salary administration is complete and in compliance with wage standards.
Ensured guidelines are followed concerning applicable employment laws, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO.
Lead the health and well-being programs including benefit administration as well as the decision maker for yearly benefit plan.
Implemented online benefit enrollment, online Employee Self-Service, auto-enrollment process for 401k plan, 401k match program, new Roth option, yearly performance review process, and new health incentive programs to promote healthy living.
Develop full handbooks for both US and Canada locations.
Ensure performance expectations are adhered to within all management functions.
Coach Managers on employee relation issues and ensure policies are upheld throughout organization including leading disciplinary actions when appropriate.
Manage one Payroll/Benefits Administrator.
10/17–10/18 Parker Hannifin, Lancaster, NY (Resignation)
Sr. Human Resources Representative
Provided leadership, direction and expertise for HR functions including, but not limited to, recruitment at high volume, culture, organization, and employee engagement.
Oversaw and drove the recruitment process including organization of agencies, making offers, performing background checks, and on-boarding of new hires.
Oversaw HRIS system, perform exit interviews, and coordinate terminations.
3/16 - 10/17 Remote recruiter for Walgreens during transition to NY State
1/14–3/16 The Merit Distribution Group, LLC dba Lancaster, Spartanburg, SC (Moved)
Human Resources Manager
Developed and improved policies and procedures such as vacation policy to be competitive in the market, and new hire process to streamline and organize.
Directed and coordinated human resources activities such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits administration, personnel record-keeping, worker’s compensation, training and workforce development and compliance with HR laws and regulations for both US and Canadian company (total 280 employees).
Negotiated Union contract yearly with Union facility.
Ensured guidelines are followed concerning applicable employment laws, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO.
Complied with worker’s compensation, unemployment, and disability claims with the respective carriers.
Conducted all new hire orientations and exit interviews.
Coached Managers and VPs on methods for conducting disciplinary meetings, maintaining proper documentation, reviews, and other forms of performance management.
Conducted interviews and investigations as required.
Provided guidance to employees and managers on benefit programs, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), vacation, holiday, and personal time.
Implemented online benefit enrollment, online Employee Self-Service, yearly performance review process, and new health incentive programs to promote healthy living.
Analyzed benefit options and cost alternatives for providing employee benefits, recommend benefits program modifications and implement approved benefit modifications at renewal each year.
Oversaw payroll for both US facility and Canadian facility (which was acquired in 2015, 55 employees).
Manage one Payroll/Benefits Administrator.
1/11–7/13 TEI Construction Services, Inc., Duncan, SC (Layoff)
Human Resources Manager
Recruited for the most qualified craft personnel for field projects.
Updated all projections for future projects to keep qualified personnel readily available.
Maintained excellent business relationship with Project Managers and Regional Managers to ensure recruiting needs are met at each location.
Implemented policy and procedural changes.
Led Kronos timekeeping system to ensure up to date and accurate
Administered reports to manage overhead.
Improved and implemented vacation tracking and rehire policies.
3/08–3/10 TRS Staffing (Fluor Corporation), Greenville, SC (Downsize in economy-layoff)
Technical Recruiter
Recruited for various technical/professional, and administrative personnel positions such as engineers, designers, project managers, mainly for Fluor Corporation worldwide.
Placed employees into direct and/or contract positions within Fluor Corporation and acquiring rollover fees resulting in more than $200,000 profit for TRS.
Increased placement success rates by developing excellent business relationships with client management by providing exceptional and consistent service.
Followed the entire recruitment process from initial contact to placement of qualified individuals, including negotiation between client and candidates. (Full life cycle)
3/01–3/08 Guardian Building Products, Corporate Office Greer, SC (Company sold)
Human Resource Generalist
Ensured timely completion of new hire assessments. Average of 10-30 new hires per week. (Approximately 3000 employees in 30 states).
Assisted with company benefit program including leave of absence, workers comp and annual enrollment for medical, dental, life, and disability.
Ensured all company drivers were following DOT Federal Regulations (approximately 300 in 26 states).
Education:
Limestone College Gaffney, SC Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management
Certifications: PHR, Professional Human Resource Certification, December 2014
SHRM-CP Certification, 2017
Computer Programs
Microsoft Office Suite
Applicant Tracking Systems: (Taleo, Vurv, Brassring, Icims)
HRIS:(Sage ABRA, Ceridian, People Soft, ADP Workforce Now, Kronos)
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