Danielle Conway Email and Phone Number

Responsible for the Human Resources function for ETS, TKO and Klima NJ

•Oversee the human resources function for the University, including leadership and execution of the strategic, talent and culture initiatives; partnering with staff and faculty across campus to achieve their human capital objectives. •Work directly with President and Executive Administration team to make recommendations regarding employee relations, culture, strategic initiatives, and human capital best practices for the University.•Form strategic partnerships with departmental leaders to implement human resources best practices to achieve their objectives; initiated compensation study and succession planning to determine total compensation needs of key positions to increase retention and long term sustainability.•Manage the budgeting and day-to-day workflow of the department in areas recruitment, benefits, compensation, compliance, onboarding, offboarding and training, implemented online processing in several areas and cross training within the department.•Responsible for employee performance management, redesigned and implemented a performance review process for the staff of the university including employee and supervisor training and electronic delivery and completion. •Manage all employee relations matters, conducting investigations, meeting with employees on issues and recommending corrective actions up to and including termination processes.•Co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee instituted a 3 year strategic plan for the committee.

• Developed and implemented monthly benefits reconciliation process for our medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability for our approximately 200+ participants for over $200K to reduce errors in payment and ensure reconciliation with our payroll processing data• Consistently produce at least 10 standard and ad hoc analyses for HR such as monthly turnover report, recruitment tracking, and as needed compensation and benefits analyses• Completed annual 403(b) audit resulting in clean 5500 filing with no issues identified, completed audit of ACA designations to reduce 1095 processing errors • Successful completion of benefits / open enrollment for university 200+ participants with clean data transfers, in person benefits fair, online open enrollment and savings to the University with stable premium costs and introduction of an HMO product.• Responsible for recruitment and onboarding of new employees (faculty and staff) for the University

Krapf, founded in 1942, is one of the largest privately-owned providers of contracted school bus transportation in the nation, with operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. Krapf also provides top-notch service through Krapf Coaches, Krapf Transit, and Rover Community Transportation. •Responsibility for talent acquisition and onboarding for all office and shop positions for the organization •Completing the new hire paperwork, credentials and background checks processes to meet compliance requirements•Investigating, providing recommendations and support to management/employees on employee relations issues•Reviewing company policies and procedures to assist in revising existing or implementing new policies and practice to ensure regulatory compliance and support business goals •Evaluating, researching and recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Resources department• Responsible for all aspects of recruitment and onboarding for office and shop employee areas oInstalling companywide applicant tracking system (Jazz HR) and analyzing current recruitment practices to enhance branding and online presence oCreated and implemented intake interview process with hiring managers to better identify needs for openings and most effective recruitment strategy• Completed compensation analysis for diesel technicians across organization to maintain recruitment competitiveness and proposed internal equity increases to current staff.

Power in the pause, life evolves. This section denotes an extended step away from work to significantly contribute to my family.I am a human resources generalist with management experience. I excel at helping small and mid-size organizations start or strengthen their HR functions and establish partnerships to meet the needs of the business. I have a passion for helping affect change and foster continual growth for both the employees and the organizations that I serve. I stayed active with my certification (SHRM-CP) and in local HR organizations during this time away from paid work.

• Installed the Human Resources function and systems such as payroll, benefits, hiring, filing and compliance and policies/procedures for Phillips Tank and Structure, a Pittsburgh based, multi-state above ground tank/structure engineering and construction company with over 50 employees• Developed learning objectives, course content, assessments and rubrics for 8 modules of the dog guide apprentice program online learning platform Moodle for Leader Dogs for the Blind, a Michigan based dog guide non-profit

Point Park University is an urban university located in Pittsburgh, Pa that is home to the world renowned Conservatory of Performing Arts. • Responsible for administration and oversight of University’s benefits programs including medical, dental, flexible spending, 403(b) plans, COBRA and life insurance• Managed all University disability programs including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), short-term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD) and general leaves of absence• Developed employee orientation program, Lunch and Learn Series for managers and online anti-harassment training • Managed student employment program within annual $400,00 payroll budget

Leader Dog is a non-profit organization that provides dog guides to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. • Responsible for establishing the human resources function for the organization for first time in its 65-year history• Created a streamlined recruitment process including an interview system for guide dog instructor position• Developed mid and annual review process that tied in with compensation system.• Implemented benefits best practices to improve cost effectiveness, quality and employee benefits education • Member of senior planning team that instituted budgeting and rolling strategic planning for organization

FMC FoodTech is a manufacturer of large-scale food processing equipment. There were approx. 400 employees at OH, WA, MN and GA locations• HR generalist function focus on benefits, recruitment, on-boarding, employee relations • Facilitated HR transition from in house HRIS system to Ceridian and revised employee handbook • Responsible for benefits administration and implementation of online open enrollment system • Wrote the HR/ Compensation documentation for the Sarbanes -Oxley compliance

Managed the design and implementation of training and development services for staff and faculty. Responsible for administering the Federal Work – Study Program, managing the $380,000 budget and payroll processing in Ceridian