Human Resources Leader with 20 Years Experience

Robert J. Barry

732-***-**** rbarry****@gmail,com

Professional Summary:

A Human Resource professional with 20 years of management experience in Human Resources and Operations in both union and non-union environments. Energetic leader of professional development with a solid knowledge of Strategic Planning, Needs Assessment, Employee Relations, Labor Relations and payroll / benefits administration.

Education:

Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources

Professional Memberships:

Society for Human Resource Management

American Society for Industrial Security

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Windows XP, Novell, ADP Workforce Now, Edmunds Financial Management.

Skills:

Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Employment Law, Conflict Resolution, Process Improvement, Change Management, Current Events and Management for HR Development and Planning,

Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills, Risk Management and Mitigation, Union Regulation, Strong People Skills, Supporting Stakeholders and Leadership.

Professional Experience:

Central NJ Wastewater Treatment Facility, Elizabeth,NJ 2010 - March 2025

Human Resources Manager

Providing support and guidance to a 128 employee Wastewater Treatment facility. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring processes, contract administration, benefits administration, Certifying Officer NJ PERS. Duties include employee communication, labor & management relations, payroll/HRIS Administration.

Responsibilities

Administered transition to new ADP Payroll /HRIS system

Applied onboarding, benefits enrollment, and employee record-keeping improvements through Business Process Reengineering, enhancing administrative efficiency and compliance.

Redesigned payroll and HRIS communication workflows using process reengineering methods to reduce manual errors and improve turnaround times.

Adopted new state health benefits software

Served as point person for employees during Covid-19 pandemic

Maintained HR process during Hurricane Sandy

Prison Health Services, Inc Astoria, New York 2007 - 2010

Regional Employee Relations Manager

•Executive Team member responsible for managing the Human Resources Department with direct report of 4 staff members representing 1,000 employees throughout 10 facilities.

•Duties include oversight of recruitment and hiring, new employee orientation, Training and Development, WC, STD/ LTD, FMLA Employee Relations and Labor Relations activities for 3 Collective Bargaining Units representing 800 employees.

Core Civic, Elizabeth, NJ 1996 - 2007

Manager, Human Resources

•Directed HR and payroll functions for 300 employees.

•Oversaw Human Resource Information Systems, performance management systems and labor relations.

•Managed recruitment & staffing needs and oversaw new employee orientation within current business plans.

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