Human Resources Director and Talent Leader

Gina Tavano

*************@*****.*** Worcester, **604 508-***-****

Summary

Accomplished, hands-on Human Resources professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in HR management and operations. Proven ability to lead recruitment strategies, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor regulations. Adept at onboarding, performance management, and fostering positive workplace cultures. Seeking to leverage expertise in talent acquisition and HR analytics to support IPG Photonics' business objectives and drive operational efficiency across multiple sites. Work Experience

Director of Human Resources, Shrewsbury Rehab and Nursing Center, Shrewsbury 03/2023 – 07/2026

Spearheaded the development and execution of targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across various departments.

Facilitated comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees, ensuring a smooth and efficient integration into the organization.

Managed and refined performance evaluation processes to effectively align individual employee goals with overarching organizational objectives. Collaborated closely with senior leadership to conceptualize and implement employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. Directed compliance efforts with all pertinent labor regulations, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and external industry standards. Mediated complex employee relations issues, adeptly promoting conflict resolution and cultivating a harmonious work environment.

Maintained meticulous and accurate records pertaining to personnel files, payroll processing, and benefits administration.

Authored an internal communication plan to ensure all employees remained informed about company news, policy updates, and procedural changes. Orchestrated employee recognition events to celebrate and reward outstanding contributions and achievements from staff members.

Investigated workplace incidents involving harassment or misconduct, conducting thorough inquiries in strict accordance with company policies. Instituted a streamlined onboarding program for new hires, encompassing comprehensive orientation sessions and detailed information on company culture. Crafted precise job descriptions that accurately delineated the essential duties and responsibilities required for each position.

Conducted systematic exit interviews and analyzed the collected data to identify strategic areas for enhancement within the organization's hiring and retention processes. HR Manager, Century Home Care, Worcester

09/2016 – 03/2023

Provided expert HR guidance and strategic support to management on a wide range of employee-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and policy interpretation.

Administered comprehensive onboarding processes for all new hires, overseeing meticulous paperwork completion and engaging orientation activities. Conducted initial interviews with prospective employees to thoroughly assess qualifications and suitability for open positions.

Evaluated and updated existing human resource policies and procedures to guarantee ongoing compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations. Addressed employee inquiries regarding 401K plans, vacation policies, and other benefits. Actively participated in weekly staff meetings and engaged with management to review progress and status updates on various HR initiatives. Managed the end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce exceeding 150 employees, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all payments. Ensured that all required deductions for benefits, such as medical insurance and 401K contributions, were processed correctly.

HR Assistant, Royal Care Assisted Living, Worcester 03/2014 – 09/2016

Provided comprehensive support for daily HR operations and responsibilities. Organized and filed employee-related documents and paperwork. Ensured accuracy and compliance by maintaining and updating employee records. Managed the employee database and generated HR reports upon request. Delivered administrative support to managers, including scheduling meetings, coordinating conference calls, and documenting meeting minutes. Facilitated effective communication between management and staff concerning policy and procedural updates.

Contributed to the recruitment process by assisting with candidate sourcing and interviews to build a talent pipeline.

Prepared new hire packages and materials for onboarding new employees. Education

Becker College, Associate in Science, Business Administration, Worcester, United States 03/1993 – 03/1995

Anna Maria College, Bachelor of Science (Matriculated), Business Administration, Paxton 05/1995 – Present

Matriculated

Skills

References

Jace Tebo, HR Administrator, Shrewsbury Rehab & Nursing Center *****@************.*** 413-***-****

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Isabel Bouchatd, Director of Human Resources, Century Home Care ***********@*****.*** 857-***-****

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Christine Kender, Scheduler, Shrewsbury Rehab & Nursing Center On-boarding process HRIS Recruitment strategy Employee relations Payroll management Bamboo SBV Performance reviews

Organizational development Talent acquisition HR analytics Staff Development PHR Employment Law HR Audits Investigation Recruitment Law Staffing ADP Conflict Resolution

***********@*****.*** 508-***-****

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