Hardworking Human Resources Professional available immediately
Resume:
JASON DEMARZO, PHR
BRONX, NY 10461
************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Human Resources professional with over 5 years of comprehensive human resource experience including employee relations, change management, and recruitment. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Successfully developed cost containment strategies that resulted in significant corporate savings. Excellent ability to address and implement effective plans for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2009- DECEMBER 2009 BRONSON AND MIGLIACCIO, LLP FORT LEE, NJ
GENERAL MANAGER
• Directed daily operations for a staff of 15 employees generating $6 million in annual revenues.
• Developed an employee referral program that improved quality of hire by over 25% during my tenure.
• Instituted a pay for performance incentive program that increased productivity by 55% over six months.
• Successfully reduced staff turnover from 40% to 15% under my leadership by improving mid-level management coaching, professional development, staff orientation and training.
• Developed a pilot program for inter-departmental cross training which improved communication between departments and enhanced employee skill sets for future career advancement.
• Coordinated mediation of employee disputes, progressive discipline, and quarterly performance evaluations of staff.
• Worked closely with payroll coordinator to accurately review biweekly payroll reports.
• Regulated employee focus group and one on one sessions to obtain organizational feedback.
MAY 2005- MARCH 2009 NATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ORLANDO, FL
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
• Managed all human resource activities for staff of 60 employees generating revenues in excess of $10 million annually.
• Created and initiated a compensation incentive program for staff members resulting in a first year productivity increase of 35%.
• Implemented a new training program, which streamlined training staff by more than 50%.
• Orchestrated recruitment strategy with focus on cost containment by using Internet tools, university career days, and job fairs.
• Facilitated the development and administration of performance management programs that which included periodic performance reviews and appraisals for all staff members.
• Administered employee satisfaction surveys that reduced staff turnover by 70%.
JANUARY 2002- APRIL 2005 NATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS HICKSVILLE, NY
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
• Supported 100 associates regarding benefits, employee relations, compensation, policy interpretation, and training
• Coordinated the recruitment and on-boarding process which included pre-employment screenings, offer letters, and new hire orientation.
• Completed a training program on Affirmative Action hiring procedures, EEOC, FMLA, and Labor Law compliance.
• Spearheaded the preparation of job descriptions for all positions within the organization.
• Conducted an in-depth analysis to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines formulated by the Human Resources Manager.
• Presented over 50 training modules to new hires.
• Arranged benefit meetings and assisted employees with enrollment.
• Performed a complete review of the HR policy manual culminating in a report outlining recommendations on outdated policies and those affected by new HR laws.
EDUCATION
OCTOBER 2005 –APRIL 2008 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ORLANDO, FL
M.B.A – HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 1998 – JUNE 2001 IONA COLLEGE NEW ROCHELLE, NY
B.A - COMMUNICATIONS
SKILLS
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and assignments simultaneously
• Effective leader with the skills to build highly motivated, productive, and diverse teams.
• Intermediate level MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and PeopleSoft.
• Performance and Strategic Management
• Employee Relations
• Training and Development
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Obtained Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, June 2009
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