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New Jersey, United States

Advised management and HR professionals on complex employee relations, compliance, and performance management across various industries and nation-wide.Project management to introduce client-facing software to improve current process.Developed and presented calls at a national level to educate and coach leaders and other HR professionals on trending topics and compliance matters.

Assisted small and mid-size business CEOs and owners with Employee Relations investigations andinquiries including mass layoffs, terminations, etc.Proactively identified areas of growth and opportunity for clients.Strategically decreased turnover and increased engagement by creating policy change and improvedinternal practices.

Advised client management and key decision makers on topics such as employee relations, legislationinterpretation and application, wage and hour, employee performance management and development.Strategized with C-suite on client succession planning, layoffs, terminations, salary reductions, etc.

Provided customized service solutions that resulted in improved performance management processes.Presented controversial topics or complex ideas to client employees.Developed customized policies and procedures based on client needs.

Parsippany, Nj

 Manage all aspects of chemical trade shows for two business lines including on-site service coordination, capturing sales leads, handling post-show logistics.

Employee Relations for Customer Service groups in Performance Polymers North AmericaManaged climate survey initiative to increase employee engagement. Presented data tomanagement and implemented action items.Orchestrated all recruitment efforts ranging from evaluating staffing needs to onboarding new hires.Lead performance management including disciplinary investigations for all internal groups in four business lines. Set internal benchmarks and communicated process to management.

Assisted in overhaul project to improve performance management technology platform.

Interviewed candidates for several positions ranging from Teller to Bank Manager. Presented offer letters and negotiated salaries with new potential new hires.

Compiled proposal for statewide EEO complaint mediation program.Computed and analyzed statistical reports and diversity trends.Assisted with confidential discrimination interviews.

Masters, Human Resource Management

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