As Director, leveraging my HR expertise to coach our team, manage talent acquisition, recruitment, and employee retention, oversee benefit administration, and act as an advisor for our Executive leaders. My knowledge of policy law and compliance combined with my drive to uphold a culture of customer service excellence influences the 175-person organization that is open 24/7.Implements Human Resources programs by providing services, including recruitment, staffing, operations, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, employee relations and retention, compliance, and labor relations. Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching and counseling managers and employees.• Develop staffing strategies and implementation plans/programs to identify talent within and outside the organization for all levels and departments. • Develop and implement creative and effective recruiting strategies, processes, and procedures to support staffing needs. • Work closely with department managers and owners to create short- and long-term forecasting models, succession plans, and workforce hiring plans. • Provides leadership and management to department managers on recruitment, talent acquisition, manager communication, candidate relationship development, offer negotiation, and the effective execution of recruitment and onboarding practices. • Develop and implement employee recognition programs to build stronger employee retention to prevent turnover. • Conduct coaching and training for hiring managers on best practices related to recruiting and interviewing practices and processes for highest quality selection decisions • Manage the HR team through effective use of coaching and holding employees accountable for their own performance.

Manage all functions associated with Benefits across multiple global locations with employees and families. Administer benefit programs for more than 500 employees in 48 states. Partner with vendors to ensure effective management and collaboration. Ensure compliance with FMLA, 401(k), 5500s, ACA, Workers Compensation, ADA, provisions of ERISA along with Federal and State agencies such as IRS, DOL and OSHA. During merger from Koda Distribution Group to Azelis Americas, worked with executive team and employees to reorganize and consolidate divisions. Accomplishments include the following: implemented the ADP system from start to finish including payroll, time and attendance, benefit module, carrier connections, performance module, and employee self service. Provided training to new hires, and all employees through live Web Ex sessions. Created new hire on-boarding process. Drilled down through the benefit verticals to decrease the amount of claims in turn getting the best and most competitive costs for benefit renewals. Managed the Benefit Open Enrollment process.

Managed and supervised staff of three oversaw the daily operations of the department; administered the Town's personnel programs and ensured compliance with state, federal and local personnel laws and regulations. Administered and educated employees on all benefit plans and policies and procedures. Led multiple supervisor training courses for managers. Developed performance improvement plans for employees. Presented proposed budget for Human Resources to the Finance Committee and Town Manager. Conducted multiple employee investigations resulting in a more positive work environment. Led the HRIS committee to implement the conversion of an HR database to ADP which included the following modules: HRB Benefits, compensation, time and attendance, and recruitment. Helped to finalize two collective bargaining agreements.

Acted as Human Resource Director for 6 months; led recruitment, managed payroll with accounting reconciliations, recruited top notch employees for key positions; implemented an HRIS database conversion, and handled employee relation matters. Managed leave of absence programs and personnel records; administered benefit enrollments and programs,; prepared HR budget; and provided HR guidance to Executive Team. Initiated wellness programs for all employees and family members. Implemented the conversion of an HRIS database Harpers Payroll to Epicor which included the HRIS, time and attendance and applicant tracking from start to finish.

Worked with Senior Management to create HR policies and procedures; handled recruitment; created group benefit databases; developed new hire on-boarding, implemented training and incentive programs. Manged leave of absence programs and personnel records; administered benefit enrollments and programs; prepared HR budget; and handled workplace issues. Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Negotiated salary offers at both the exempt and non-exempt level. Overhaul job descriptions, job valuations and pay grade system, making them market competitive and compliant. Reduced health reimbursement costs for the company by 25% annually through wellness programs and educating employees on being a proactive consumer. Revised compnay's formal performance review program, creating a flexible and more dependable tool for managers to use for consistency in performance. Worked with Senior Management as advisor to the full range of human resources, operational and organizational issues.

Supervised staff of 3 and trained managers on how to interview, coach and write and deliver warnings and performance reviews. Converted from Paychex to Harpers Payroll System. Devised created and cost effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and initiatives) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Compiled data and analyzed past and current year training requirements to assist int eh preparation of the annual budget. Tracked Cobra records, employee calendars, STD, FMLA and quarterly audits. Initiated and coordinated new hire process, orientation and benefit enrollment.