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United States

Miami Beach, Fl, Us

Miami Beach, Florida, Us

Oversee all HR efforts throughout the organization an act as an Advisor and partners with the Executive Team on all employee related matters. Focus on initiatives as talent development, recruitment, retention, service culture, performance management, risk management, benefits administration and employee engagement.

Miami Beach, Florida, Us

Miami Beach, Florida, Us

Miami Beach, Florida, Us

Supported and managed Human Resources needs for 6 hotels & 4 Food & Beverage venues under the Menin portfolio.Supported day to day process in human resources and assisted the Corporate Human Resources Director in implementing hotel strategy, including coaching and counseling, recruitment of management and senior management, performance appraisal system. Assisted in reward and recognition programs and training strategies.Acted as liaison between hotel staff and the Corporate Human Resources Director as needed. Where there is no Corporate Human Resources Director for the property, directly facilitated, in conjunction with hotel managers, open employee communications to discerned grievances and responded to those grievances in all appropriate manners, including redressing those meriting correction. Oversaw all employee relations and labor-related matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, workers’ compensation and comparable state and local laws, and general human and civil rights. Knowledgeable with applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant local labor union(s). Maintained and administered employment, wage and salary, benefit, OSHA, ERISA, ADA and incentive programs (where applicable).Managed termination process and unemployment compensation.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Administered various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel (local, , and international). Assisted in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; created and maintained employee handbook, policies and procedures manual.Participated in developing departmental and organizational strategic goals, objectives, and systems.Administered compensation program; monitors performance review program and revised as necessary.Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt/nonexempt personnel, independent contractors, and Corp to Corp [H-1B Visa] workers; conducts new-employee orientations; develop and monitors in-house career path program, and placed job advertisements. Sourced talent from applications (both active/passive), college recruiting, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, company website and live events as part of the talent acquisition process within a niche market. Assisted in creating a recruitment program that facilitate a rapid hire and accommodation of new employees.Presented and negotiated offers created in coordination with hiring managers.Wrote and updated job descriptions and specifications as per operational needs. Worked closely with hiring managers to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.Handled employee relations counseling matters, outplacement, and exit interviewing.Responsible for employee retention, team building and other positive employee relations.Realigned compensation programs and salary administration to control accelerating costs.Managed the organization cultural committee planning & company –wide events.Facilated the onboarding process and processing on new hire paperwork.Conducted orientation for in-house and remote new hires. Benefits and Payroll Administration via ADP Workforce Now.Responsible for planning, preparing and maintaining the HR department annual budget

Responsible for timely and accurate processing, audit and related processes for multi – state clients, including special projects and quarter and year end audits. Opened and loaded batches for in-house payroll processing.Performed basic analysis & research related to payroll processing.Reviewed pay and equity vesting calculations for accuracy.Printed check files to 3rd party vendors.Verified timely payroll tax and regulatory payments and filings.Directed the timely entry of data into the appropriate system, including information pertaining to employee separations, wage garnishments, leave transfers, benefits, payroll for over 5000 employees ranging from weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly pay frequencies based on the Client's payroll structure.Oversaw the proper administration of personnel payroll functions including salary changes, wage assessments, garnishments, payroll reportings, direct deposit/ACH successful transmissions, year end statements (Affordable Care Act, Quarterlies, and Tax Liability Filings) etc. Provided excellent customer service skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.Provided timely resolution of payroll concerns raised by employees and clients.Generated and delivered ad-hoc reporting request.Served as HR Support assisting Clients with employee relations issues, recruitment, and benefit inquiries.

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Responsible for Recruitment, Employee Relations, employment compliance, unemployment claims, and monitoring of employment status for the employees of designated area.Focused on investigations, manager and supervisor training, and compliance.Ensured all recruitment processes, practices, compliance, technology and tools are used in the field to maintained stated region goals pertaining to non-billable overtime (NBOT), Security Officer turnover and Account Manager turnover.Investigated, responsed and documented employee complaints, including potential legal issues and EEOC charges and conducting focus groups.Monitored NBOT (non-billable overtime) and worked with Recruiters in finding proactive solutions in staffing positions. Recruited Account Managers and Support Staff.Monitored and assured compliance in hiring practices, personnel documentation, and other compliance items (e.g. licensing, performance evaluations, LDW report, etc.).Trained Account Managers and Supervisors in employee & labor relations, positive employment practices, and avoidance of legal issues.Monitored and processed employee terminations, assessment of documentation supporting terminations, and avoidance of legal issues.Monitored and documentation of all leaves of absence, including FMLA leave, 30 day medical leave, military leave, and workers’ compensation leave.Participated in employee retention and human capital management activities.Ensured that corporate policies are appropriately enforced and implemented.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Received and provided resolution for incoming client calls regarding ADP's payroll system.Collaborated with fellow ADP colleagues in a service center environment to answer questions received from an ADP client regarding ADP Totalsource Payroll and HR products.Researched & resolved issues with W2's, Money Movement, Tax and reporting.Investigated; researched, analyzed and resolved simple to highly complex problems.Provided assistance to our clients regarding ADP Totalsource products to ensure full use and understanding of ADP products' capabilities and procedures.Followed-up with clients to ensure they were satisfied with the service received.Developed and maintained effective ADP/client relationships and work to ensure the client has a meaningful and positive experience when speaking with an ADP representative.Enthusiastically performed related duties as required.

Bachelors Of Science, Human Resources Management And Services

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General