Human Resources Manager

Michelle Rainho Fournier ** Peeptoad Road • Seekonk, MA 02771

Home 508-***-**** • Cell 401-***-****

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Executive Summary

Human Resources Professional with over ten years of comprehensive human resources experience including; recruitment and retention, change management, labor relations and benefits administration. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to support strategic planning.

Professional Experience

Department of Administration, State of Rhode Island, Providence, RI 2010-Present

Human Resources Analyst

• Evaluate new and existing positions by investigating and analyzing position duties and responsibilities to determine appropriate classification and salary levels; conduct job analysis (desk audits) as necessary.

• Consult with department and agency staff concerning classification and compensation issues.

• Present and defend agency decisions on classification actions at the administrator of adjudication level.

• Conduct wage, salary and surveys, analyze the data and prepare recommendations as necessary to establish the fair market value of jobs to determine state’s competitive position.

• Write and update job descriptions for new and existing jobs as necessary.

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate tasks to ensure completion of multiple projects/assignments.

Concord Health Services, Cranston, RI 1998-2000/ 2004-2010

Human Resources Manager

Developed and implemented agency policy manual; Produced new model for employee orientation and ongoing training; Spearheaded company accreditation team for National Recognition increasing agency revenues.

• Responsible for the total Human Resources operations of the company.

• Planned and conducted new hire orientation.

• Directed annual reviews.

• Handled employee complaints, grievances and disputes.

• Ensured compensation and benefits were in line with company policies.

• Developed, implemented and revised policies and procedures.

• Devised annual in-service training according to staff needs.

• Transitioned company from Payroll Matters to Automatic Data Processing (ADP).

Pawtucket School Department, Pawtucket, RI 2000-2001

Secondary Education Teacher~ Served as a temporary science teacher at the secondary level.

Managed classroom on a daily basis. Assumed all the responsibilities as a contracted teacher.

• Assumed responsibility for meeting the school wide student performance goals.

• Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with the students.

• Devised lesson plans that captured student’s interest.

• Kept in communication with guardian/parent.

YWCA, Providence, RI 1997-1998

Cancer Out-Reach Coordinator~ Non-Profit agency’s breast cancer awareness program.

As a coordinator for the YWCA, implemented many new programs to educate women how to detect breast cancer.

• Directed events through formulation, organization and execution.

• Updated and produced required materials and handouts.

• Coordinated informative workshops for target audience.

• Strategized methods to increase audience attendance.

Education and Unique Skills

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Bachelor of Science, Human Development

Speak Portuguese Fluently

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