Human Resources Director strategically supporting HR teams, manufacturing facilities and warehouses in Penn Yan, New York, Arkansas City, Kansas and Southbury, Connecticut.

KanPak® - a golden state foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of every product we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our product development team, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 700 dedicated associates and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

Strategic and tactical resource for >100 New York and South Carolina employees in all aspects of Human Resources. Report directly to Corporate Executive.• Achieved a smooth people acquisition, in partnership with Varian Exec and HR team in April 2012.• Increased retention and competitive status of the company by implementing a market based pay structure. • Increased morale and operational efficiencies by motivating and evaluating employees.• Modernized recruitment cycle and saved managers valuable time by implementing an Applicant Tracking System• Enhanced benefits package to attract and retain highly skilled employees to maintain our competitive nature.• Collaborated with managers to identify and implement proactive cost saving solutions to problems. • Developed and facilitated LOTO, PPE, PIT, BBP, Hazard Communication and General Safety training programs which contributed to a zero recordable incident rate over 4 years.Varex was created by Varian Medical Systems in 2017. Varian purchased InfiMed in 2012. Brian was the InfiMed Human Resources Manager until title change in 2012.

Provided HR Consulting services to 40 client companies employing up to 100 employees in area such as: benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, payroll, 401k, EAP, FSA, recruitment and information systems.• Facilitated trainings on non-harassment, recruitment/selection, labor laws, and performance evaluations.

Central point of contact for recruitment, compensation and EEO/Affirmative Action Plans for multiple US sites including: New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas, and Tennessee employing nearly 1000 employees.• Reduced recruitment expenses approximately $200,000 through centralization and process improvements.• Instrumental in achieving a 12% employee turnover reduction at the Memphis, TN distribution center.• Provided consistent compensation equity and positive changes for 100+ domestic and international positions. • Maintained Federal Labor Law and Contract compliance by creating and maintaining EEO and Affirmative Action Plans for 6 national locations.• Accomplished positive OFCCP on-site and desk audit results in Utah and New York.• Developed hiring process, employee referral program, background checking, EEO and jury/witness duty policies to include in a revised employee manual. • Processed Immigration paperwork (H-1B and L1A) to allow 5 high performers to continue employment.• Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely employee relations and benefits administration assistance. • Enhanced employee access to HR related forms, written policies and procedures through the use of intranet pages.

• Revised exempt and non-exempt compensation structures through analysis and job description consolidation.• Developed brochure and implemented Wellness Program through demographic needs analysis.• Administered benefits and employee relations assistance during multiple shifts to increase convenience.• Directed Safety Program by implementing regular supervisory communication, walkthrough inspections and periodic noise testing.• Reduced Worker’s Compensation claims and costs through proactive prevention and working closely with insurance carrier and occupational health professionals.• Increased United Way contributions by raising program awareness through heightened publicity measures.

• Recruited, conducted interviews, and verified references for high-turnover exempt and non-exempt positions.• Provided benefits administration to new hires through individual and group orientations.• Improved hiring process flow by assisting with employee relations, career planning and training.• Created policies and procedures including: employee referral program, PTO and emergency school closing.• Supervised, trained, evaluated and scheduled 13 full and part-time employees for 24-hour coverage.• Provided care, limit setting, program, and activities for adolescents with emotional disorders aged 13-18.

• Revised outdated Administrative and Personnel manuals through research and management consultation.• Developed FMLA and ADA policies by benchmarking similar sized cities’ policies.• Supported Assistant City Manager with Union contract negotiations.