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Built HR Department from ground floor, including the setup and maintenance of general control methods, records and files required for effective HR operation. Provided strategic Human Resource guidance to business partners. Developed and implemented wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance management program and employee benefit programs. Conducted HR investigations, providing guidance for appropriate resolutions. Monitored exposure and served as primary contact with outside governmental agencies. Worked on immigration/visa matters to help secure visas for new and existing employees. Responsible for the payroll function, including the sourcing of our payroll vendor. Developed, recommended and implemented HR policies and procedures. Developed and administered management training classes including such topics as Interviewing Skills, Hiring Procedures, EEO/Labor Laws, Sexual Harassment, Rewards of Accurate Reviews, Progressive Discipline and Termination. Responsible for talent acquisition and retention. This included traditional recruiting methods, referral bonuses, internet recruiting/sourcing as well as staffing agencies for those difficult to source candidates. Responsible for the development and administration of the employee benefit plans, expanding our benefit offerings to include voluntary benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees. Planned and coordinated employee events, including the annual employee picnic, holiday party, and special recognition events. Developed exit interview process, offering separating employees the opportunity to express ideas for improvement and reasons for leaving. Coordinated volunteer opportunities and served as team captain.

Provided strategic Human Resource guidance to business partners and volunteer leaders. Developed and implemented performance management program. Conducted RFP process for our 403(b) plan to ensure we had the best vendor to meet the needs of our employees at the least cost possible. Provided coaching and facilitation to management group. Conducted HR investigations, providing guidance and direction for appropriate resolutions. Identified legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the HR function (i.e., EEO, ERISA, Wage and Hour, I-9 and OSHA). Monitored company exposure and served as primary contact with outside governmental agencies. Responsible for the payroll function, including the sourcing of our payroll vendor. Developed, recommended and implemented HR policies and procedures. Wrote HR Policy Manual for distribution to employees. Developed Employee Reference Guide for each office to assist them in on-boarding new hires and make the new hire’s transition into the workplace smoother and less stressful. Developed and administered management training classes including such topics as Interviewing Skills, Hiring Procedures, EEO/Labor Laws, Sexual Harassment, Rewards of Accurate Reviews, Progressive Discipline and Termination, presenting these classes at the MADD National Conferences. Developed training program for the volunteer leaders at MADD, traveling to the state executive board meetings to present the trainings. Responsible for the development and administration of the employee benefit plans. Worked with Legal Counsel to correct mis-classified employees to ensure compliance with FLSA. Developed exit interview process offering separating employees the opportunity to express ideas for improvement and reasons for leaving.