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Kissimmee, Fl, Us

Binghamton, New York, United States

• Partner with clients to create specific business plans in support of HR related goals that will meet department needs, address weaknesses, capitalize on strengths, and take advantage of opportunities.• Provide appropriate advice, feedback, and development to improve the effectiveness of individual leaders and their team members.• Deliver guidance and advice addressing issues that pertain to engagement, employee retention, performance management, employee relations, training, and other areas of Human Resources.• Focus on development, collaboration and assessments, coach leaders and employees at all levels on a variety of topics such as management skills, conflict resolution and communication.• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.• Serve as a resource to employees, management, and Human Resources team to promote and maintain positive employee relations.

Elmira, New York, United States

Anchor Glass is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries, and strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail.Human Resources Manager • Enhance the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices• Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.• Supports organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counselingmanagers on candidate selection.• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee’s work results by training managers to coach anddiscipline employees; conduct hearings and resolving employee grievances in accordance with the CBAs. • Administer employee benefits programs and inform employees on the details of the benefits.• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources federal and staterequirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.• Enforce management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies andprocedures.

Vineland, New Jersey

Provided consultation and leadership to the Senior and front-line management team on various Human Resources related topics (I.e. employee and labor relations, talent development, skills gaps analysts, employee engagement, staff forecasting, etc.).

Binghamton, Ny

Director of Employment (2014- 2018)• Designed and implemented an annual Strategic Recruitment Plan (SRP). These plans led to two (2) consecutive years of record volume hiring that supported the organizational growth (2017 & 2016). • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract and recruit both active and passive candidates. Led a team who hired 800 more positions in 2017 (1,624) compared to 2014 (824). • Provide coaching and training to hiring managers on behavioral based interview skills and competency assessments. • Managed the recruitment advertising strategies • Oversee the 2,000+ employees’ professional license/certification verification process. Partnered with Department of Health and The Joint Commission surveyors during surveys/audits of employees’ licenses/certifications, professional education/training records and health files.• Member of the leadership team of the organization and actively participated or lead several committees – i.e. Staffing Taskforce, Survey Prep, Data Governance, Privacy & Corporate Compliance. • Responsible for a $3.5M budget; with $1.9M earmarked for education inventive programs and tuition forgiveness.• Managed over the Human Resources Information System for the entire United Health Services system. Director of Employee Relations (2011 – 2014)• Served as a source of information and counsel for all management to increase their understanding and responsibility relative to employee relations issues within UHS System.• Conducted investigations in a timely, thorough, and impartial manner. Had zero (0) NY State Division of Human Right claims found to have “Probable cause”.• Ensure the employee and labor relations needs of the organization are adequate to support cost-effective programs and service expansions.• Co-directed the development and implementation of the UHS Employee Engagement Survey process.• Managed over the Peer Review process. A formal internal employee dispute resolution process.

Binghamton, Ny

HP Hood LLC is a national company distributing dairy products and is one of the country’s largest branded food and beverage companies with 13 manufacturing plants throughout the United States. • Lead HR position responsible for all generalist functions including employee relations, investigations, exempt and non-exempt staffing, terminations/severances, compensation, benefits, HRIS systems, litigation, union management, and performance evaluations.• Regional leadership responsibilities for the production facilities in Binghamton and Vernon NY; as well as the Distribution depots in NY and NJ.• Supported the business with daily coaching and counseling in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.• Focused on providing viable leadership and re-enforcement of numerous safety initiatives through active participation in the Safety Leadership programs at multiple locations.• Developed and implemented a strategic communication plan. • Corporate trainer - present training materials to a cross section of employees from various departments and locations.• Deliver employee activities that foster a meaningful connection to the company and to further enhance working relationships.• Manage sites’ Affirmative Action Plans; have worked directly with Regional OFCCP Compliance Officer.• Strong Union Management experience – manage multiple (8) contracts, be responsible for grievance resolutions. Provide guidance based off of the interpretation of the various articles and nuances of each CBA. Collect and analyze the data necessary to develop fair and balanced proposals for each unique contract negotiation.

Binghamton, Ny

Central New York Newspaper Group is comprised of three regional newspapers (Press & Sun Bulletin, The Ithaca Journal & Star-Gazette) and is the primary sources for news across 11 counties in Upstate NY. • Responsible for all HR functions for The Ithaca Journal and Elmira Star-Gazette as well as the Johnson City CNY Production Facility (Press & Sun Bulletin, The Ithaca Journal, Star-Gazette).• Strong track record to recruit qualified candidates in a timely fashion – reduced open positions at the CNY Production Facility from 50 to 5 in three weeks.• Streamlined three (3) newspaper performance evaluations forms to one (1) regional CNY form.• Introduced a new regional employee reorganization program.• Handle all employee relations issues.• Involved in communication meetings between management and employees.• Formed and co-chair the Safety Committee for the CNY Production Facility.• Member of the Operating Committee at the Star-Gazette and The Ithaca Journal.• Involved in creating a regional employee manual.

Pennsuaken, Nj

Curtis Circulation Company is the leader in the magazine distribution market, with retail sales exceeding $550 million per year and their share of the single copy marketplace for North American publications is 25%. • Managed over all Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll functions for the company, which has employees in 40 plus states in the US and four (4) Canadian Providences.• Recruited and hired for all approved openings resulting in timely and efficient staffing.• Conducted on-campus recruiting at local colleges.• Report directly to the CFO and work closely with upper management on regular basis.• Functioned as Plan Administrator for the company’s pension plan and 401(k).• Updated office and employee manuals.• Strong work relationships with company’s labor attorneys.• Provided guidance and advice to managers and employees on various company/HR issues.• Authorized and approved all payroll and personnel changes.• Administered the company fleet car program (purchase, sell and maintain over 125 company cars in US and Canada).• Senior Management representative on the Disaster Recovery team.

Vineland, Nj

Various HR Responsibilities - Functioned as HRIS Coordinator, HR reports, conducted new hire orientations for newly acquired branches, processed payroll and personnel change forms, and employment verifications.

Philadelphia, Pa

Various HR Responsibilities - Assisted in coordination of recruitment process, including screening resumes and forwarding to the appropriate managers, scheduled interviews and administered pre-employment tests. Issued termination, rejection and offer letters, and also maintained employees' personnel files.