As a Senior Human Resources Consultant with over 20 years of experience, I provide hands-on strategic planning and generalist responsibilities with specialties to include, but not limited to, compliance, employee recruiting, hiring orientation and terminations, conflict resolution, discipline, employee relations, payroll, company benefits, policies, practices and procedures and payroll audits. I function as a strategic HR Business Partner, to identify needs and develop effective and efficient solutions offering support and solution based results for small to mid-sized companies as cost-effective HR solutions that are aligned with your corporate objectives. History of successful interaction within diverse groups, comfortable and effective at all levels. Dedicated and passionate about developing employee relations and exceeding organizational goals. Highly focused and results-oriented. Proven ability to develop strategic working relationships. Thrive in fast paced and changing environment while maintaining focus on driving and delivering strategic objectives and executing day to day requirements.

Solely responsible for all human resource issues, including processing payroll, employee benefits and administration, open enrollment, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, recruiting candidates, conducting terminations, worker's compensation claims, handling employee/management complaints, employee performance reviews, problem solving staffing, etc.Negotiate employment contracts and salary compensation for all levelsDevelopment and effective implementation of company's policies and procedures Manage compensation, medical benefits and all facets of employee management and company moralePlan Administrator for company's 401(k) plan. Responsible for all fiduciary requirements and compliance with ERISA and IRS guidelines including employee deferral, employer contributions, compliance testing, 5500 review and submissionPrepare budgets relating to salary, bonuses, 401(k) profit share Maintained full responsibility for analyzing company's medical insurance policies on an annual basis and making any changes required which produced a savings of approximately 25% in health insurance premiums Responsible for obtaining H-1 Visas for incoming Australian and Canadian executives working with immigration attorneys for H-1Visas applications, review and approve immigration documents for filing with the appropriate governmental agenciesResponsible for obtaining and maintaining proper commercial insurance coverage for company (general liability, worker's compensation, earthquake, terrorism, auto, ERISA bond)Program Administrator for Company's American Express accounts (8 different Basic Control Accounts with 38 corporate cards), dispute transactions for all card membersApprove all invoices as they relate to day-to-day operationsSupervise employees (assistants, receptionist and mailroom clerk) as well as temporary staff