Barbara Finch-Byron Email & Phone Number

Singapore, Sg

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. • Knowledge and administration of all leaves (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, BEREAVEMENT, PERSONAL, and WORKERS COMP) and ensures proper compliance with law.• Knowledge and management of OSHA, EEO & VETS 100 reporting requirements• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. • Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. • Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. • Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment. • Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. • Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. • Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization. • Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance. • Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier. • Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Assist Associates and Managers with HR Information and Tasks• ID Cards - Creation and Ordering• Filing and Transfer of Files• Serve as the "On-Boarding Coordinator"• Learning Administration (Tracking/Manual Entry)• Spirit to Serve Point of Contact• Receive & Disburse Service Awards, Benefits Materials and Posters• Post Required Legal Posters/Information• Orientation Administration & Scheduling• Kiosk Maintenance (Muilti-Purpose PC)• Time Clock Maintenance• On-Site Research for Unemployment Hearings and EEOC cases• Workers Compensation - Assist with Modified Duties etc.• Drug Testing, Chain of Custody, Reasonable Belief• CA Meal Break Violation Tracking, Penalties and Waiver Administration • Preparation of Severance Packages

Orlando, Fl, Us

E-Learning coordinator, On-Boarding, Brand Operating Procedures Training and Develop specific trainings for department operating procedures, Newport Coast University, Hospitality Training, Professional Conduct in the Workplace Training, P.L.E.A.S.E.D. Training, Supervisor Development, Benefits Training, NCV Leadership Development, Preventing Workplace Harassment, Cross Training.Assists office in other HR functions including; Associate Relations, Counseling, Recognition Programs, Recruitment, Payroll, LOA’s, Benefits & Compensation, Engagement Survey & Feedback Session planning, Revising Policies & Procedures, Wage Survey Analysis.

Bethesda, Md, Us

E-Learning coordinator:- Set up myLearning modules for associates in myHR. Brand Operating Procedures Training: - Develop specific trainings for dept operating procedures. Newport Coast University:- Administer all functions related to Newport Coast University courses. This yearly event has been extremely successful and the program used as a benchmark for other MVW sites.Hospitality Training:- Share MVC’s Performance Standards.Diversity Training:- Discuss how to be successful in a culturally diverse work environment. Professional Conduct in the Workplace TrainingP.L.E.A.S.E.D. Training- Introduce P.L.E.A.S.E.D. program during On Boarding (Orientation), meet with each new associate individually to facilitate their certification in MVC’s new service recovery module. Supervisor Development---Phase I and Phase II:- Partner with department managers to identify which associates will participate.Benefits Training:- During On-Boarding.- Once a year-during Annual Enrollment in the Fall-share new benefits/ procedures and answer questions to help associates prior to the annual enrollment period for the next yearNCV Leadership Development:- Coordinate and facilitate training on how to “Conduct Reviews,” “Interviewing Skills,” and “Disciplinary Action Processes.”Preventing Workplace Harassment---Second Edition:- Assist new managers in enrollment and coordinate completion within 60 days of date in position.- Coordinate enrollment every two years for all current managersCross Training:- Administer and coordinate the Cross Training Program at NCV.Assists office in other HR functions including; Associate Relations, Counseling, Recognition Programs, Recruitment, Payroll, LOA’s, Benefits & Compensation, Engagement Survey & Feedback Session planning, Revising Policies & Procedures, Wage Survey Analysis.

Weekly Trainer covering the following topics: Resume Writing, Networking, and Interviewing Skills workshops.

Supported 23 units cross-country to assist in all areas of daily HR operations. Areas included; Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Benefits management & negotiations with broker, On Boarding, Associate Investigations.

Launched Marriott’s new Marketing Production department with a team of 10 associates that worked with charitable organizations. Efforts included communications, problem resolution, and driving production goals.Took a marketing concept and made it a reality by establishing customer contacts, designing marketing collateral, diagnosing, initiating and modifying analytical reports, and leading a production team to succeed.

Managed Fulfillment and Data Entry departments consisting of 32 associates. Ensured quality control and conveyed any changes in Call Center policies to eight sites throughout the West and Hawaiian regions.Significantly reduced department turnover and increased associate engagement by spearheading new departmental recognition programs, targeting cross training, mentoring and development, establishing weekly meetings and management/associate one on one’s.

Oversaw a team of 6 associates that rendered excellent customer service and sales support. Confirmed and resolved guest expectations/issues in partnership with the Call Center.

Assisted in assembling a start-up team for a new resort. Supervised all HR areas.Put into action a Total Quality Management process to identify areas of opportunity; which increased overall associate job satisfaction, exceeding the company’s goal. This method was acclaimed by becoming a company-wide Best Practice.

Was integral team player in 6-member HR staff overseeing 500+ associates. Specialized in payroll and recruitment.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate, Human Resources Certificate

Ba, Social Ecology