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Remote

Work strategically with Vice President – Global Human Resources & senior management team to successfully execute local & corporate initiatives that align with the Company’s short & long-term business objectives. This position has specific focus/support for Guest Worldwide’s payroll administration, compensation analysis & administration, HR data.

Somerset, NJ

Collect and analyze occupational data to evaluate and prepare role profiles and job descriptions to facilitate the development and standardization of corporate compensation structure. Consult with HR Business Partners and management teams to determine type, scope, and purpose of position and related job requirements. Evaluate related compensation data and.

Cranford, NJ

• (Reason for Leaving: Company sold and closed its NJ location)
• Lead the development and execution of all benefits, compensation and human resources services, plans and policies that aligned with corporate goals and promoted a unified company culture for its headquarters and two.
• Negotiated and redesigned benefits program that lowered benefits cost by 9% and minimized out-of-pocket expenses and provider disruption. Also developed and launched benefits website for employee access 24/7 via the.
• Recommended change in 401(k) plan/provider that resulted in 80% reduction of administrative fees. Member of Fiduciary Committee responsible for the quarterly review and direction of retirement plan investments. Managed.
• Evaluated, developed and maintained comprehensive HRMS system (ADP Workforce Now, including PReXpert, Human Resources & Benefits and ezLabor Time & Attendance), processes and reporting/analytics designed to support the.
• Provided oversight and direction for recruitment, training & development and employee relations for overall workforce.

Edison, NJ

• (Reason for Leaving: Company closed.)
• Reporting to the CEO & President, solely responsible for the design, development, implementation, administration & communication of all human resources services & Total Rewards programs including health, welfare.
• Member of executive leadership team responsible for the development of strategic plans, including organizational development, change & talent management and compensation plans that aligned to corporate goals and.
• Lead all aspects of benefits administration. Analyzed benefit program trends; identified, designed & proposed best practices & competitive benefit programs to support organizational & budgetary strategies & associate.
• Actively involved with the M&A management team during the acquisition of a Canadian company. Recommended & implemented strategic plans throughout the transition process; including initiatives to retain & motivate key.
• Developed & managed recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, development & training initiatives to enhance retention & increase productivity.

Edison, NJ

• Solely responsible for the start-up & development of Human Resources Department for public financial services organization. Responsibilities included planning, directing & implementing policies & initiatives relating.
• Handled day-to-day benefits administration, including plan interpretation, resolving policy issues & questions, preparing & reviewing plan amendments, summary plan descriptions/annual reports, 5500 filings.
• Liaison with Board of Director’s Compensation Committee regarding executive compensation, agreements & stock related policies & plans. Designed & implemented a Restricted Stock Grants Plan. Developed job descriptions &.
• Lead the development, implementation & management of HRMS system to computerize HR, payroll and time & attendance recordkeeping (ADP) & streamline related workflow processes.
• Participated in due diligence & recommended strategic plans relating to the sale of its Hanover Capital Partners Ltd. division. Worked with acquiring company reviewing & identifying staff to retain; transitioning.
• Member of Management Disclosure Committee responsible for the preparation & issuance of SEC 10Q & 10K filings, as well as compliance with Sarbanes Oxley & Gramm Leach Bliley.

Princeton, NJ

• (Reason for Leaving: Solicited by Hanover Capital to start-up and lead HR Department for their financial services organization.)
• Evaluated existing work processes within Human Resources Department and implemented solutions that streamlined and resulted in greater work efficiencies. Designed and implemented Recruitment, New Hire and Orientation.
• Assessed Benefit Programs and proposed, negotiated and administered changes in plan design and vendors, which resulted in 65% savings for Life Insurance programs and 27% cost savings for Disability plans. Developed and.
• Liaison to management and staff for matters relating to policy interpretation and enforcement, employee relations and problem solving.
• Responsible for related recruitment activities, including staffing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation and selection. Created Interview Guidelines and evaluation forms for management use.

Edison, NJ

• (Reason for Leaving: (Position eliminated following transition of outsourcing HR/PR functions to Fujitsu NA Shared Services in TX and CA.)
• Managed Human Resources Administration, Benefits Administration and Immigration Departments, whose staff provided shared services for 4000+ employees nationwide. Liaison to Global and Corporate management for matters.
• Managed administration of $12M national employee benefits program (fully and self-insured) including medical, dental, vision, basic and voluntary life and AD&D, disability, FSA, tuition reimbursement, employee.
• Liaison to outside Legal Counsel regarding pending claims or litigation relating to age discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual discrimination or harassment. Investigate and handle all related charges, including.
• Participated in due diligence and recommended strategic plans relating to the merger of 5 separately acquired companies and other outsourcing projects. Successfully managed post-acquisition business integration of.
• Designated Implementation Systems Manager (ISM) for development, implementation and conversion of data from in-house HRMS to PeopleSoft. Following initial changeover, successfully converted 6000+ records without errors!