Viewed as a strategic business partner and change agent. Develop and drive division HR strategy to meet organizational objectives. Provide a range of general HR services in employee relations, staffing & recruiting, compensation, performance management, management and organizational development to the organization. Demonstrated Open Door Policy.Participate in the implementation of department goals, objectives, and systems. Develop and maintain Affirmative Action programs and reporting; maintain other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.Manage employment programs including staffing process: recruitment, interviewing, testing, and selection to fill vacant positions, vendor management and contract negotiations. Manage all aspects with temporary agency and contract employees. Developed, designed, and implemented recruitment programs. Partnered with Corporate to developed New Employee Orientation and On-Boarding programs. Review and provide guidance on promotional and compensation change issues. Implement and oversee division-wide compensation and performance management programs and initiatives such as mid-year & annual performance reviews, salary review, and bonus plan eligibility. Implement calibration exercise to improve standardization for performance based objectives.Conduct monthly strategic meetings with supervisors/managers to discuss employee relations issues, recruitment, policy changes, training plans, succession planning and technical assessment reviews. Partner with Division Manager & Direct Reports quarterly to establish career development plans. Lead internal investigations in sexual harassment, violence, and misconduct in a confidential, legal and expeditious manner. Coach Managers and employees at all levels on a variety of topics including management skills, professionalism, conflict management, and communications.

Managed all day-to-day operations of a major account in a manner consistent with Kimco’s corporate policies and procedures.Solely responsible for all areas of recruitment, compensation, performance management, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, worker’s compensation, regulatory administration and training.Provided administrative, clerical and departmental support to client managers, supervisors and staff members. Performing a variety of moderately complex duties in a timely manner consistent with client policies and procedures.Partnered with Supervisors to develop consistent and relevant performance reviews.Maintained filing system, updated records, processed requests and verifying data. Process expense reports and management reports. Purchased all office supplies and equipment.Coordinated timely processional responses to all client/associate requests that arise and document each request and resolution.Coordinate special projects and department activities.Interface with all levels of personnel, associates and vendors to track and follow-through daily on client needs. Post and tract contractual openings on company web and internet sites.Target and strategize with Director those areas requiring account development to promote a positive, proactive partnership.

Staffing Industry Responsible for associate relations, compensation and benefits programs, processing payroll, safety, worker’s compensation, EDD claims and personnel research.Produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports specific to client’s requests.Assisted, up to 730, associates with associate related issues and provided a positive and productive work environment.Worked with various levels of management regarding the application of performance management process. Developed and maintained client relationships.Coordinated all aspects of processing prospective candidates from prescreening, interviewing, checking references, testing, training to orientations.

Mutual Funds/Investments IndustryAdministered interval HR programs in compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.Generated, maintained and modified existing reports for the recruitment team.Coordinated all aspects of processing potential associates with regard to the hiring process.Performed a variety of moderately complex administrative and clerical activities in a timely manner working with all levels of the organization.Solely responsible for processing the temporary staffing needs within each department of the company.Administrative support for the recruiting manager with regard to scheduling appointments, travel arrangements, interviews and department meetings.

Food Services Manufacturing IndustryProvided HR support to managers and associates, within a union environment, on conflict resolution and various employee labor relations issues.Responded to state and/or federal agency, unemployment and worker’s compensation claims. Administered benefits and safety programs.Maintained the associate personnel and confidential files to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Processed weekly payroll and payroll reports.Coordinated all aspects of processing prospective associates from prescreening, interviewing, checking references to new hire orientation.