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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 reporting/analytics & general HR policy support & administration.Compensation & Benefits – Work closely with VP Global HR & GWW President to manage the execution & administration of compensation & benefits policies, procedures & programs for GWW. Provide consulation & specific guidance on compensation strategy planning & administration. Partner closely with Sysco Corporate resources in support of design, review & implementation of such programs. Serve as main focal point for management & HR team members on all compensation-related matters.Payroll – Lead all aspects of GWW US payroll practices, systems support & administration. Work with business leads, HR team & Sysco Corporate resources to ensure timely & accurate deployment for payroll requirements. Managed payroll integration of 3 companies to 1 following company re-org. Work closely with Sysco Corporate on payroll transformation, standardization & changeover to Workday.HR Systems & Analytics – Responsible for leading the oversight & support for the BU as relates to the HR systems in concert with Sysco. Provide HR data, reporting & analytics support for the HR team & GWW senior leadership, including annual budget planning. Worked with Sysco HR/IT team on implementation of Workday for GWW.Talent Acquisition – Work with BU leaders & HRBPs in support of workforce staffing plans by providing appropriate compensation (base and incentive components) & reporting. Compliance – Review, interpret, administer & ensure compliance with Federal, State & local employment laws, & company policies & procedures.

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 incentive compensation for benchmarking positions. Assist executive leadership team with workforce planning and annual incentive and merit awards. Review and recommend changes as needed.

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 affiliated companies. • 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 Internet. • 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 plan conversion, audits and preparation of 5500 reports, non-discrimination tests and other government compliance, including plan amendments, summary plan description and summary annual reports. • 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 business operations of the company. Renegotiated contract terms with ADP that resulted in overall cost savings of 25%. Assisted CFO with budgeting and development of financial reports for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. Managed payroll administration.• Provided oversight and direction for recruitment, training & development and employee relations for overall workforce. • Member of management team involved with the merger and transition of operations following acquisition of company. Retained to organize and manage related activities relevant to company's subsequent closure including compliance with WARN Act, retention bonuses, terminations, severance packages, unemployment, outplacement counseling and benefits administration including COBRA.

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, wellness, retirement, base pay, incentives, commission & other rewards and perquisites for Corporate HQ & two PA Call Centers. • 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 focused on enhancing company culture and productivity. Developed & managed competitive compensation plans including base pay, variable (incentive, bonus and commission), merit and executive. Continuously analyzed rewards program, its market competiveness & cost-effectiveness to ensure they aligned with the company’s business strategy & optimized company’s ability to attract & retain top talent.• Lead all aspects of benefits administration. Analyzed benefit program trends; identified, designed & proposed best practices & competitive benefit programs to support organizational & budgetary strategies & associate needs.• 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 talent while continuously assessing & anticipating challenges & taking necessary steps to integrate the cultures of each organization.• Developed & managed recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, development & training initiatives to enhance retention & increase productivity.• Solely handled all HR activities related to downsizing and closure of operations. Assisted CEO with related company-wide communications/presentations and organizational re-development (including change/integration of roles).

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 to all phases of Human Resources, Benefits & Compensation Administration as well as recruitment, training, organizational development & employee relations. • Handled day-to-day benefits administration, including plan interpretation, resolving policy issues & questions, preparing & reviewing plan amendments, summary plan descriptions/annual reports, 5500 filings, non-discrimination testing, plan funding, vendor contracts & negotiations & managing third party administrators. Redesigned Benefits Program by incorporating plan design changes & providers that resulted in enhancements to total benefits package with overall cost savings of 10% & two-year rate guarantees. Designed & launched on-line Benefits website.• 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 & classifications, performance evaluation process, competitive compensation plans, including Performance Incentive Plan. • 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 compensation, benefits and payroll services; & determining & implementing retention & separation packages for other affected employees. • 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 programs to meet staffing needs. • 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 initiated employee campaigns & communications to facilitate transition and/or enrollment in new programs. Developed and implemented HIPAA policy in accordance with new legislation guidelines. • 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 relating to policy interpretation and enforcement, problem solving & legal issues to ensure consistency of practices as one legal entity amongst 24+ US locations. • 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 assistance plan, 401k retirement plan and other discount programs.• 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 EEOC and Department of Labor.• 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 related human resources activities. • 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!