Human Resources Manager
Resume:
LYNN WOODHALL, SPHR
Norwalk, CT 06851
*********@*****.***
-HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE-
Specializing in the development of highly effective Human Resources programs which drive business growth and motivate and retain teams. Expertise in the creation, development and leadership of the Human Resources department for entrepreneurial organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting and Professional Development – 2010 – Present
Consultant
Provide on-going human resources consulting for Flexible Resources, Inc. (staffing and recruiting firm), among others.
Professional Development
Manhattanville College – Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification Program – Fall 2010.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certified December 14, 2010 – on-going coursework for SPHR credits: Diversity, EQ, Social Media, Legal Summit.
Eighty percent of SPHR re-certification credits required by December 2013 completed.
VBrick Systems, Inc. – Wallingford, CT 2001 – 2009
Leading developer and manufacturer of live and stored networked video products and solutions.
Vice President, Human Resources – 2006 – 2009
Director, Human Resources – 2001 – 2006
Established and led the Human Resources function as a key strategic contributor in the development of the business. Highlighted accomplishments include:
Best Places to Work in Connecticut – 2008, 2007, 2006.
Expanded sales internationally in 2008 – managed the relationship with a global integrated solutions provider for HR, Tax and Finance requirements; UK & Czech Republic.
Connect-Ability Top Employer Award – 2009.
Maintained low rate of attrition.
High touch, respectful Human Resources culture contributed to a stable and productive workforce.
Federal contractor compliance – Affirmative Action Plan development and communication.
Areas of expertise and responsibility include:
• Talent Acquisition: Developed job requirements; sourced talent; managed a cost effective process; on-boarding.
• Benefits: Designed; negotiated; communicated; and implemented all programs.
• Organization Development and Training: Performance management; coaching; assessed team requirements and
delivered training programs.
• Legal and Employee Relations: Maintained currency of applicable laws; RIFs; restrictive covenants; litigation
avoidance.
• International: Executed country-specific employment contracts and restrictive covenants; provided and/or purchased benefits in keeping with local customs and laws; worked with vendor on payroll and tax issues.
• Immigration: Managed visa applications and process: F1; H1B; Labor Certifications; EADs; Citizenship.
• Compensation: Designed and communicated plans.
• Payroll and Finance: Managed a multi-state payroll; federal; state; local taxes; all benefit deductions. Close partner with the Finance team: conducted non-discrimination testing and completed and filed all 5500’s; tax filings.
• Policy and Practice Development and Communication: Handbook; Intranet; and Internet sites.
• Safety and Health: Established safety committee; pro-actively addressed needs of the company and workforce.
• Federal Reporting and Compliance including: ERISA; AAP; EEO; FMLA; VETS-100.
MECA SOFTWARE, L.L.C. – Trumbull, CT 1997 – 2000
Pioneering developer of Internet online banking software. Created the software for and serviced the accounts of major institutions including Bank of America, Nation’s Bank, Royal Bank of Canada.
Director, Human Resources
Led the team which recreated MECA’s human resource department from the ground up. Highlighted accomplishments include:
Analyzed all Human Resources needs: created and executed a plan which made a significant impact in Recruitment, Benefits, Compensation, Employee Communication and Compliance.
Conducted a comprehensive ERISA compliance audit of all benefit plans, remedied outstanding issues including amendment of federal filings.
Managed corporate 401(k) program including the Plan’s termination. Secured a favorable determination from the IRS which allowed company to distribute Plan assets.
Prepared Company for sale - actively participated in due diligence process and worked on the merger and integration as company transitioned to new ownership.
Areas of expertise and responsibility include:
• Designed and delivered on-going recruitment campaigns in high-tech, highly competitive environment which led to the company’s successful transition to an Internet-based software developer.
• Designed and managed benefit programs to enhance company market competitiveness which strengthened
company’s ability to attract and retain key talent. Conducted non-discrimination testing, completed and filed all 5500’s.
• Launched a Human Resources Intranet site on which newly developed company practices and policies were communicated to all employees.
• Created career paths, position descriptions and market-salary benchmarks for all positions within engineering organization. Developed and communicated bonus programs targeted to retain this critical team.
• Protected company’s interests by effectively and sensitively conducting several reductions-in-force.
• Managed training and development programs for all levels of employees.
AONIX – Trumbull, CT 1987 - 1997
Formerly Thomson Software Products and MUST Software International. Developer of NOMAD database software products and provider of professional services.
Manager, Corporate Human Resources
• Established and managed employment as a corporate priority. Successfully led innovative and creative recruitment campaigns to promote company image and to attract leading edge software developers to the organization. Achieved staffing success while reducing company cost-per-hire.
• Managed, designed and enhanced pay and benefit programs which were successful in ensuring internal and external market equity, retention and attraction of software developer talent, and increased morale. Resulted in turnover rate lower than software industry average.
• Consulted and coached managers and employees on performance and other employee relations issues. Developed and communicated corporate policies, procedures and handbooks. Researched, prepared and presented Affirmative Action Program and annual federal reports. Designed, developed and maintained corporate HRIS database.
POP-UPS PLUS - Westport, CT 1985 - 1987
Boutique graphic design advertising firm. Created three-dimensional advertising primarily for major accounts in pharmaceutical industry including Schering-Plough, Wyeth, Eli Lilly, Hoffman LaRoche.
Production Manager
OHMEDA - Madison, WI 1983 - 1985
Medical equipment manufacturer of hospital gas pipeline systems, infant care incubators and anesthesia delivery equipment.
Human Resources Generalist
Employment Services Administrator
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
BA, Political Science, cum laude - Southern Connecticut State University
Manhattanville College – SHRM Certification Program – Fall 2010
Society for Human Resource Management – SHRM - National and Regional member
Senior Professional in Human Resources – SPHR – Certified December 14, 2010
WorldatWork – (formerly American Compensation Association - ACA) – National member
ACA Certified Compensation Professional, CCP
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