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Fort Myers, FL, US

Ithaca, New York, United States

Provided employee and labor relations support to large automotive parts manufacturer with 900 unionized employees. Counseled employees and managers on conflicts and performance management. Provided support in labor relations meetings, grievance hearings, and ongoing contract, policy, and legal analysis. Drafted and distributed communication.

Cape Coral, Florida, United States

• Established the inaugural HR "Department of One" to support 6 affiliated companies in premium residential construction during rapid expansion. Delivered strategic guidance to C-suite.
• Created and monitored an HR and benefits budget.
• Drafted first employee handbook and coordinated kickoff event to engage employees.
• Spearheaded talent acquisition by crafting job descriptions, composing job ads, conducting interviews, and hiring for critical roles such as CFO, VP Construction, Purchasing Managers, Accountants, and 20+ field.
• Designed a series of 30/60/90-day and annual performance reviews to evaluate employee productivity. Identified skill gaps and provided customized training plans and coaching to develop and retain talent.
• Oversaw COVID response to mitigate impact of absences.

Remote

• Managed high-volume disability, accommodations, and leave of absence case management during COVID-19 pandemic to all Amazon U.S. employees using Salesforce to ensure compliance and positive employee experiences.
• Drafted eligibility and acknowledgement notices to employees for all leave types using Conga Composer.
• Evaluated medical documentation to adjudicate leaves, accommodation requests, and approve disability payments.
• Coordinated return-to-work processes and audited cases for closure.

Charleston, South Carolina

• Acted as the benefits and leave subject-matter expert, supporting 1,600 unionized employees across multiple states represented by 6 collective bargaining agreements, with one direct report.
• Developed a centralized leave of absence, accommodations, and COBRA process using Paycom. Provided training and ongoing support to 9 site HR staff.
• Managed vendor relations, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Authored communication, produced video demos, and coordinated multi-site Open Enrollment events.
• Plan sponsor administrator for Defined-Contribution retirement plan.
• Negotiated plan design changes and carrier consolidation to reduce premiums.

Ithaca, New York

• Promoted to HR Manager from HR Generalist in 2016. One direct report.
• Executed comprehensive workplace training programs focused on fostering culture of mutual respect, harassment prevention, and safety.
• Managed termination of $24M Defined-Benefit plan, annuity transition, communication to participants, and regulatory filings.
• Provided guidance during simultaneous reduction of Outreach department and growth of Advancement department.
• Accountable for HR budget.
• Chair of Benefits Plan, Executive Compensation, and Safety Committees.

Ithaca, New York Area

• Provided all HR services to over 250 scientists and staff with emphasis on creating a “best place to work” atmosphere.
• Implemented Paylocity HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking and onboarding. Administered $7M payroll.
• Served as culture ambassador to over 300 Postdoctoral Associates, visiting scientists and their families from over 40 countries.
• Facilitated interviews, prepared offer letters, conducted new hire orientations, and I-9 verification for all employees. Conducted I-9 audits.
• Hosted monthly staff engagement and benefits events.
• Served as Secretary of Benefits Plan Committee.