Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Kenneth Korsu
Southbury, Connecticut 06488
(h) 203-***-**** (c) 203-***-****
v940pf@r.postjobfree.com
Senior Human Resource Executive with significant expertise successfully handling challenging opportunities and issues in multi-location, domestic and international organizations. A strategic partner and counsel to senior management. Exceptional and creative policy formulation experience. Inspirational leader and effective communicator.
Professional Summary
Safe Space NYC, Inc. Jamaica, NY Sept. 2010 to March 2012
Vice President for Administration for this multi-location diverse social service agency serving children in Southeast Queens, NY. Started as a Consultant and acting Human Resources Director in Sept 2010. Hired as Human Resources Director in December 2010 and then promoted to current role of VP in March 2011. As an Officer of the Agency and key member of the Executive Committee my responsibilities expanded to include Compliance, Safety, Security, IT, Facilities, Legal, Administrative Services plus HR management services.
• Saved more that $200K/year in ongoing benefits costs by implementing changes and improvements to the Medical and 401(k) Plans.
• Implemented improvements to HR services with a focus on reducing recruiting and employment costs.
• Improved HR recordkeeping in preparation for ongoing regulatory audits.
• Played a key role in a new facility build-out with a smooth on-time move of offices and staff.
• Chair Safety, Security and Compliance Committees.
• Play a key ongoing role interfacing with government and legal counsel on sensitive business issues.
• In the process of implementing a complete revamping and modernization of the agency’s employee performance appraisal policies and procedures.
• Revamped and updated HR Employee Handbook.
• Playing a key role in move toward paperless communication and recordkeeping.
Selfhelp Community Services, Inc., NY, NY May 2003 – May 2009
Director of Human Resources with multi location responsibilities. Accountable for directing a staff supporting the operations of one of New York City’s largest home health care and social service agencies. Selfhelp delivers a broad array of services to 20,000 clients in the NYC metro area. Accountable for all recruiting, compensation, labor relations, union contract negotiations, employee benefits, staff training, employee development and employee relations.
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• Completely revamped staff compensation program
• Introduced and implemented pay-for-performance
• Modernized HR record keeping and administration utilizing HRIS information technology software
• Restructured Health, Life, Dental and Disability programs with savings in the millions
• Restructured recruiting resulting in lower turnover and improved staff quality
• Administrator of all benefits plans
• Chief spokesperson on six labor contract negotiations with DC 1707, Local 389, AFSME
• Elected to be Chairman of the Board Trustees for the Union Pension and Health & Welfare Plan with a $35M investment portfolio.
Yale University, New Haven, CT 2000 - 2002
Director of Benefits, managing staff of 12, supporting 11,000 employees with operating
budget exceeding $50M. Innovative change agent leading process to update and modernize benefit plans, communications and employee services. Directed efficient, cost effective, self-insured Workers Compensation Program.
• Championed long overdue 100% cash-out provision in 403(b) plan
• Co-chaired an innovative multi-university committee developing a plan to carve out prescription drug coverage from traditional medical plans with projected savings in the millions.
• Architect of 457 Deferred Comp Plan
• Introduced optional improved 529 Plan
Manhattan Group/DKL, Trumbull, CT 1996 - 2000
Managing Partner of the Human Resource Consulting and Employment Search Practice.
Clients include: JDSUniphase, Microboard Processing Inc., Ann Taylor, ATMI,
Kearny National Inc., Waterworks, Precision Valve Corp, Cherry Semiconductor Corp,
The Siemon Company, Casey Family Services and Banta Direct Marketing Group.
Our benefit consulting services included complete analysis of benefit philosophy,
benefit design, State and Federal Laws, benefit administration, cost management,
employee utilization, communication practices and employee satisfaction.
Precision Valve Corporation, Yonkers, NY 1985 - 1996
Director of Human Resources for this $250M privately held, multinational conglomerate.
In addition to its core business, Precision owned a TV series production company,
a winery and two resorts. Managed a staff of 11 providing strategic Human Resource
Services to all North American Units. Administrator of all Benefit Plans. Trustee
of Teamster Union Pension Plan with $35M in assets. Key architect of improvements
to Corporate Compensation and Benefit Plans.
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• Conceived and facilitated retirement plan improvements resulting in the replacement of an outdated defined benefit pension plan, with a 401(k) plan, producing savings of more than $1M in plan cost.
• Continuously analyzed and restructured Medical Plan designs and services which
resulted in significant improvement in employee satisfaction, better plan utilization and lower plan costs.
• Conceived and installed new performance management and compensation program, utilizing 360 degree feedback
National Semiconductor Corp., Danbury, CT 1981 - 1985
Manager of Human Relations for National’s most productive and efficient silicon
wafer fabrication plant. Directed a staff of 22 human resources, administrative,
safety and medical personnel along with security and food service contract employees.
• Managed and administered all benefit programs for 1000 employee business unit.
• Managed a major employment program meeting 100% of staffing requirements ahead of plan.
• Oversaw all regional media news coverage plus Federal and State OSHA/Environmental relations following a major explosion.
Held mid level human resource management positions prior to 1981 at: Farrel Company, Ansonia, CT, Dresser Industries, Stratford, CT, Pervel Industries, Plainfield, CT
Former 101st Airborne Division Military Officer with distinguished service record.
Awarded Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Campaign Ribbons and National Defense Service Ribbon.
EDUCATION
B.S. Personnel and Industrial Relations, The University of Bridgeport
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