Lori-Ann Lee
Bayonne, NJ ***02
201-***-**** cell
*******-***@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
Consulting – 10/08 – Present
REO Allegiance, NJ Recruiter (Foreclosure)
NextWeb Media, NY Human Resources Generalist (Mobile/Online - Entertainment Firm)
• Responsible for general human resources recordkeeping and maintaining all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies
• Perform all recruitment tasks (review applications, interview)
• Coach, counsel and guide managers as well as employees, in employee relations, as well as company procedures, policies and culture.
• Coordinate all entrance/exit interview procedures by conducting new hire orientations, processing personnel documentation, benefits orientation, company guidelines and welcome packages.
• Serve as employee relations specialist, being the main point of contact for all employee and management issues.
• Monitor employee eligibility for insurances and 401(k) participation. Reviewed benefits with employees to process enrollment, cancellation and/or changes for medical and dental insurance.
• Conduct Leadership training for all employees; review Sexual Harassment policies; initiate “How to Speak to Employees” in order to promote how to become an asset to the company.
• Monitor and record Employee Performance Evaluations
• Responsible for ensured compliance, monitoring and updating I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification log and maintain files for I-9 forms.
• Report, maintain and monitor all Worker’s Compensation Case files including follow-up on open cases.
• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition programs.
• Act as liaison between company and PEO.
Flycell, Inc., NY 07/07 – 10/08
Human Resources Manager (Mobile Media Telecommunications Firm)
• Oversee all aspects of HR management and services (including payroll), implement HRIS and ensure accuracy and efficiency of data reporting.
• Specializes in building HR department “from scratch” for greater productivity and efficiency.
• Implement policies and procedures based on my own knowledge of the industry.
• Performance management, succession planning, employee relations, employee/manager coaching and training, mentoring, conflict resolutions, training and compensation.
• Extensive recruiting for CFO, PHP Developers, SEM/SEO, Graphic Designers, E-commerce, Marketing, etc. as company expands in United States, Turkey, Italy and Brazil.
• Overseeing payroll, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and time management. Responsibility for implementing all of these to this company.
• New employee orientation for each employee which includes training of policies and procedures.
Human Resources Consultant 04/05 – 07/07
Human Resources Generalist (consulting positions with Communications, Security and Insurance Firms)
• Provide HR / Benefits consulting services throughout all phases of mergers & acquisitions process.
• Suggested on-board recommendations via preparation of gap analysis reporting, cost evaluation and identification of strategic positioning for negotiation of purchase agreements.
• Develop and maintain all human resources, company, and management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and appropriate regulatory requirements of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA and DOL.
• Advise management on recruiting, hiring, disciplinary procedures, diversity, retention strategies and programs.
• Responsible for new employees’ enrollment in benefits and orientation (including policies, salary, bonus, payroll and career development).
• Exit of employees – terminations, canceling of benefits, COBRA regulations, and exit interviews.
• Respond and counsel on employee relations, complaints, harassment allegations, civil rights complaints, etc.
• Responsible for establishing – transit check, computer security, intern program, open door policy, travel and expense handbook, storage and maintenance of older files, and soft and hard backup of contract files.
• Entrusted by CEO to move the NY office from uptown to downtown (including facilities transfer, office construction, telephone, all computer equipment and order/installation of new furniture).
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Artemis Worldwide, NY 03/04 – 04/05
Human Resources (Woman Owned Woman Run Consulting Firm)
• Implement and administrate policies and guidelines in regard to compensation and benefits for Artemis’s customers.
• Administration of programs for the training and development of managers and employees.
• Participation in the preparation of labor contract negotiations and arbitration.
• Diversity training for all Human Resource Managers.
• Management of the grievance process.
• Review of policies, practices and procedures to assure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
Consulting (self employed), NY, NJ, GA, DC 02/03 – 03/04
Human Resources Generalist/Payroll - (Legal, Banking and various other)
• Worked for various companies. Performed duties from Benefits to Labor Relations,
• Consulted with recruiting, employee retention, compensation, supplier diversity and training of employees.
• Worked with CFO, CEO, CMO, and Board of Directors, to compose employee manuals.
Richard Leeds, International, New Yoyrk (Manufacturing) 08/02 - 01/03
EFunds Corporation, New York (Consulting) 11/99 - 12/01
Burson-Marsteller, New York, New York (Advertising) 03/97 - 11/99
RCG Information Technology, New York, New Jersey (Info Tech) 06/96 - 03/97
Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, New York (Finance) 09/92 - 06/96
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE Includes but is not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, QuickBooks, Quicken, Lotus Notes, ReportSmith, and HRIS.
Member of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management)
Notary Public for New York and New Jersey
Pace University
References are available upon request