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Lancaster, Pa, Us

Providence, Ri, Us

Responsible for the human resources function for a 700 employee, $1 billion distribution center.• Provide guidance and coaching to local management on human resources-related issues including hiring, termination, succession planning, compensation, policy and legal interpretation. Actively partner with operations to enhance communication and engagement among employees.• Serve as a resource for other human resources managers in the Eastern US region regarding best practices and policy interpretation. Traveled to regional facilities to provide on-site assistance as needed.• Lead the human resources staff at the York location, to include HR Generalists and HR Assistants. Provide day-to-day direction as well as provide development opportunities for future growth in the field of human resources.• Grew employee population 20% in a six month period in response to customer demand and growth. • Coordinate Corporate health, welfare and HRIS infrastructure initiatives, assuring employee communication, understanding and adoption.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Promoted from Human Resources Generalist to Human Resources Manager to Human Resources Director during tenure. Lead the human resources, payroll and administration functions for a multi-location, start-up solar development and manufacturing Company.❑ Responsible for leading, coaching and developing the human resources, payroll and administration functions ❑ Worked closely with management and employees, improving communication, working relationships, productivity and retention with a goal of being a preferred employer in the regions in which we had operated ❑ Created, developed and implemented programs and policies, to include benefits, compensation, recruiting and employee relations, analyzing market trends and metrics ❑ Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations❑ Ensured regulatory compliance and continued education regarding legal changes affecting the human resources field ❑ Identified and recommended group training and individual coaching needs, evaluating and monitoring success❑ Grew manufacturing from one to three shifts and overall employee population from 45 to 150. Strategized and conducted five layoffs, including WARN notification.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Provided human resources generalist support to 500+ television and radio employees located in four states (AZ, CA, NV and ID).❑ Served as a resource to broadcast executives and managers, supplying human resource consultation on a myriad of subjects, including but not limited to performance management, contract negotiation, compensation and recruitment❑ Properly and efficiently investigated grievances and harassment claims❑ Assured EEO laws were adhered to according to FCC standards❑ Ensured all state and federal employment laws were followed ❑ Acted as top on-site human resources executive, supplying strategic human resource management ideas and approaches

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Accountable for the efficient operation of the entire human resources function for nine (9) plastic extrusion molding manufacturing plants throughout the US northeast region. ❑ Supported company policies ensuring compliance of corporate human resource objectives❑ Assisted regional/plant management to identify and develop talent; assessed training needs and effectively delivered soft skills training programs❑ Developed and coordinated climate surveys and 360 degree assessments ❑ Properly and efficiently investigated employee relations issues and harassment claims❑ Managed the regional hiring process to ensure legal compliance as well as customer satisfaction. Forecasted and analyzed workforce-planning data. ❑ Coached and provided input to managers and supervisors to provide quality, timely and consistent reviews, disciplines, terminations and promotion decisions❑ Ensured proper, timely and effective wage management administration ❑ Audited and was responsible for proper record keeping❑ Created gain-sharing plans and metrics. Analyzed monthly data and provided recommendations. ❑ Created and revised job descriptions❑ Conducted open enrollment benefits processes and resolved benefits issues❑ Assisted in pay for skills development❑ Coordinated unemployment compensation administration. Represented the Company at all hearings.❑ Ensured human resources and payroll databases were complete and accurate

Responsible for employee and labor relations for a 500-person manufacturing plant and 70 sales and service offices throughout the US. ❑ Administered three union contracts for both salaried and hourly employees❑ Properly and efficiently investigated grievances and harassment claims❑ Performed salaried employee recruiting and oriented new employees ❑ Provided supervisor and employee training ❑ Administered salary and benefits programs as well as policies

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Coordinated the human resources function for Taylor-Wharton Gas and Equipment, a manufacturing division headquarters office.❑ Responsible for division headquarters recruitment and new employee orientation program❑ Responsible for division salary/bonus administration, benefits administration, and employee relations❑ Conducted workers’ compensation, AAP/EEO and other legal reporting ❑ Led HRIS selection committee❑ Served as corporate human resources consultant to ten plant location human resources contacts ❑ Developed division policies and handbooks❑ Administered expatriate program

At Hersheypark amusement park, administered hiring process for approximately 1500 seasonal workers annually. ❑ Recruited, interviewed and processed new hires and returning employees, assuring compliance with federal and state regulations and child labor laws. ❑ Assisted with employee customer service reward program. ❑ Performed clerical functions for human resources team.