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Worked as the functioning HR Consultant while Roosevelt City looked to hire a full time HR representative. This included recruiting, employee relations, employee documents, training systems, policies, etc.

Lead a team of talented HR professionals developing strategies and fulfilling human resource initiatives that support the mission and success of the company. Responsible for delivering all HR services and providing support that includes culture development, employee engagement, recruiting, retention, ADP systems, benefits and employee relations.

Administers employee benefits programs such as retirement plans; basic hospital, medical, surgical, and major medical plans; term life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; and accidental death policies.Evaluates and compares existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Plans, develops, and/or participates in area and industry surveys. Analyzes results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management.Develops specifications for new plans or modifies existing plans to:maintain company's competitive position in labor market, andobtain uniform benefit package for all company locations, where possible.Recommends classes of eligible employees for new or modified plans. Develops census data nd solicits insurance companies for quotations. Evaluates quotations and makes recommendations to management. Develops company cost information for new plans and makes recommendations to management concerning sharing of cost between employer and employee.Installs approved new plans and changes by preparing announcement material, booklets, and other media for communicating new plans to employees. Conducts employee meetings and arranges for enrollment of employees in optional plans. Conducts employee benefit seminars for local personnel. Revises and reissues all communications material on benefits from time to time. Advises and counsels management and employees on existing benefits.Prepares and executes, with legal consultation, benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Instructs insurance carriers, trustees, and other administrative agencies outside the company to effect changes in benefit program. Ensures prompt and accurate compliance.

· Provides the following job duties within a company of 950+ employees:Benefit selection, recruiting, records, unemployment, EEOC claims, FMLA, Workman's Compensation, decreasing EMOD, investigations, disciplinary actions, training, orientation, employee benefits, tracking, reports, maintain policy and procedures/Job descriptions. · Oversaw the following within the Human Resources Department:Supervised up to 5 human resource employees.OSHA reports, EEOC annual reports, ACA reporting.Employee survey and analysis of employee satisfaction.Recruitment strategies and efforts for the company.Oversaw departmental strategic planning, outcome measures, conducted orientation, and training programs.Oversaw and implemented an electronic employee’s record system.Worked collaboratively with benefits team to decide in obtaining and evaluating benefit contracts.· Addition Job requirements:Project Manager and System Administrator for the Human Capital Management System. This included implementation of new system, end user training, system configuration, data validation, reports and working inter-departmentally with IT to make sure the system was efficient and effective to the end user needs.Served as the Corporate Compliance Officer, VP of Safety Committee, Chair of Employee Wellness, Chair of Emergency Preparedness, and Chair of Training,

· Responsible for assisting consumers in applying for government benefits.· Oversee three benefit's staff, co-located, to ensure the implementation and maintenance of quality and efficient programs at each work-site.· Provide supervision up to 26 employees within the Wellness program and to ensure a consistent and quality program.· Ensure that all assigned employees maintain the highest standards of the organization in regards to productivity, professionalism, and trainings.· ‘Monitor and ensure the provision of quality of services, including but not limited to: Outcome measures, CARF accreditation, DBHS regulation, Department of Labor, and BHS training requirements.

Provided direct care services to people with disabilities. These individuals have both cognitive and developmental disabilities. Developed goals the were self-centered in which allowed them to become more self-sufficient

Responsible for landscaping of parks in the city.Responsible for supervising up to 15 seasonal workers.Oversee the organization of equipment and monthly maintenance charts.Developed excel documents to track records of maintenance.