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Midlothian, Va

As company's first HR Director, was responsible for developing, implementing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing multi-site and multi-state biotech and medical device distribution company. Highlights: - Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, programs and processes as necessary to promote cost-effectiveness, productivity, enhanced revenue/market share and employee retention.- Researched, analyzed, and implemented Affordable Care Act (ACA)… Show more As company's first HR Director, was responsible for developing, implementing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing multi-site and multi-state biotech and medical device distribution company. Highlights: - Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, programs and processes as necessary to promote cost-effectiveness, productivity, enhanced revenue/market share and employee retention.- Researched, analyzed, and implemented Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandates and instituted procedures to avoid IRS and “Play or Pay” penalties. - Developed Company’s first Field Representative Manual to facilitate the on-boarding and training of new Sales and Service Associates and serve as a continuing reference; also rewrote new Employee Handbook to conform with all state, federal and industry requirements.- Established new applicant sourcing, selection and promotion paradigm and procedures to facilitate the recruitment and retention of a stable, high caliber and engaged workforce in an evolving industry.- Implemented new web-based HRIS, Payroll, Recruitment/ATS and Timekeeping systems, reducing HR administrative costs 68%. Converted all forms to electronic format eliminating the need for printing.- Compiled and evaluated compensation and benefit data on a regular basis to promote employee retention and establish company as an industry “Employer of Choice.”- Developed new Performance Management Program to ensure alignment between Company, Department and individual goals and objectives. Show less

Parsippany, Nj

Responsible for developing, implementing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing multi-site and multi-state telecom and professional services company. Highlights: - Developed Employee Handbook and Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with all federal and state requirements.- Developed a qualified pool of outside sales candidates by implementing a college recruitment program and collaborating with Senior Managers to develop a formal 12-18 month training… Show more Responsible for developing, implementing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing multi-site and multi-state telecom and professional services company. Highlights: - Developed Employee Handbook and Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with all federal and state requirements.- Developed a qualified pool of outside sales candidates by implementing a college recruitment program and collaborating with Senior Managers to develop a formal 12-18 month training program. - Conducted Due Diligence and managed HR functions in the acquisition of three (3) companies, insuring the smooth organizational and operational integration of 350+ employees. Show less

San Clemente, Ca

Responsible for managing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing 900-employee multi-site and multi-state logistical services company. Highlights: - Developed Employee Handbook, Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Hazardous Communication Program, in compliance with all State and Federal requirements.- Developed and conducted in-house supervisory training classes in Employment Law, Recruitment/Selection, Union Avoidance and Performance… Show more Responsible for managing and directing all HR functions and services for a fast-growing 900-employee multi-site and multi-state logistical services company. Highlights: - Developed Employee Handbook, Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Hazardous Communication Program, in compliance with all State and Federal requirements.- Developed and conducted in-house supervisory training classes in Employment Law, Recruitment/Selection, Union Avoidance and Performance Management.- Established job descriptions, performance standards, salary/wage benchmarks and career paths for all positions.- Collaborated with vendors to create and implement training and testing programs to comply with state and Federal OSHA certification requirements. - Launched Risk Management Program and contracted Workers’ Compensation Coverage with new carrier, resulting in annual savings of 22%. Show less

Irvine, Ca

As first HR Manager for the SW Region, provided HR guidance and assistance to approximately 1800 managers and employees of this fast-growing heavy equipment rental company. Region consisted of 95 retail branch locations in 14 States and Mexico. Areas of responsibility included: Recruitment; Compliance; Performance Management; Discipline; Employee/Labor Relations; Compensation; EEO Investigations and Training. Highlights:- Preserved management flexibility by managing anti-union… Show more As first HR Manager for the SW Region, provided HR guidance and assistance to approximately 1800 managers and employees of this fast-growing heavy equipment rental company. Region consisted of 95 retail branch locations in 14 States and Mexico. Areas of responsibility included: Recruitment; Compliance; Performance Management; Discipline; Employee/Labor Relations; Compensation; EEO Investigations and Training. Highlights:- Preserved management flexibility by managing anti-union campaigns resulting in 3 consecutive union defeats in NLRB elections. - Created and conducted supervisory training programs in Union Avoidance, Effective Leadership and Anti-Trust Compliance. - Performed EEO and ULP investigations as necessary; represented management in hearings before the EEOC and NLRB.- Enhanced sales workforce effectiveness by proposing and implementing new Performance Management and Compensation Plans, increasing average Sales Representative revenue 12%.- Developed analytical tool for use in periodic wage and salary studies; implementation of recommended adjustments reduced year over year pay-related attrition 38%. Show less

Irvine, Ca

As company's first HR Manager, directed Human Resources functions and services for a short-lived retail mortgage subsidiary of GMAC-RFC. Highlights: - Advocated shift from functional to cross-functional work-teams; implementation of recommendations reduced mortgage processing and underwriting time by 25%.- Spearheaded cultural shift from individual/entitlement orientation to team/customer service focus.- Identified and eliminated liability for uncompensated overtime… Show more As company's first HR Manager, directed Human Resources functions and services for a short-lived retail mortgage subsidiary of GMAC-RFC. Highlights: - Advocated shift from functional to cross-functional work-teams; implementation of recommendations reduced mortgage processing and underwriting time by 25%.- Spearheaded cultural shift from individual/entitlement orientation to team/customer service focus.- Identified and eliminated liability for uncompensated overtime by reclassifying workforce in accordance with FLSA criteria. - Instituted a comprehensive recruitment strategy which enabled company to double its headcount despite full industry employment while reducing recruiting costs to 42% of industry norm.- Collaborated with Senior Managers to develop competitive and profitable compensation and incentive plans linking pay with performance, increasing productivity 11% within the first 9 months. Show less

Bensalem, Pa

As company's first HR Manager, established and managed all Human Resource functions and services for fast-growing defense contractor. Directed HR operations in 5 states and the Pacific Rim. Also served as Proposal Manager and Corporate Security Officer. Highlights: - Eliminated roadblocks to sustained company growth by creating all HR policies, programs, practices and infrastructure from scratch, facilitating an average annual growth rate of 28% over a five year period.-… Show more As company's first HR Manager, established and managed all Human Resource functions and services for fast-growing defense contractor. Directed HR operations in 5 states and the Pacific Rim. Also served as Proposal Manager and Corporate Security Officer. Highlights: - Eliminated roadblocks to sustained company growth by creating all HR policies, programs, practices and infrastructure from scratch, facilitating an average annual growth rate of 28% over a five year period.- Avoided liability for uncompensated overtime by successfully appealing DOL determination of FLSA noncompliance, setting industry precedent and saving Company $196,000.- As Company representative, resolved all employment-related issues with Federal and State agencies (e.g.: DOL, EEOC, OFCCP, OSHA, DFEH) saving over $300,000 in outside counsel fees. - Performed cost-benefit analysis of all benefit plans and contracted with new providers, resulting in expanded coverage at first year savings of 23%. - Developed Affirmative Action Plan in-house, using raw US Census and DOL data, in compliance with Federal OFCCP requirements, saving $15,000.- Avoided liability for FLSA, EEO and ADA noncompliance by creating uniform job descriptions and position classification system.- Teamed with Operations Managers and to develop Safety Program, reducing aggregate MOD to .56 and cutting Workers’ Compensation Insurance premiums by 24%. Show less