Eric Reyes Email & Phone Number

United States

Princeton, Nj, Us

Directed Human Resources across the continental United States. Recruitment and retention, employee relations, Workmen's Compensation, safety and all aspects of Human Resource Leadership were part of my everyday operation.

Hodgkins, Illinois, Us

 Implemented performance review and improvement plans to ensure right-sizing of operations. Boosted efficiency by conducting continuous improvement with strategic integration projects.  Providing support by working with Local UAW and utilizing the union contract. All aspects of Human Resources Managment including payroll and benefits implementation.

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Carlstadt, New Jersey, Us

• Researched, and chose a new HRIS and Payroll provider. Managed vendor relationship, ensured full training for all team members. • Organized projects with deadlines that included job descriptions and sops.• Developed organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.• Eliminated recruiter fees by internalizing the process, resulting in over sixty percent savings from previous year HR budget. • Planned and personally executed a new Human Resources department and the hiring of 100 plus employees in Atlanta Georgia.• Established a tax credit program in Atlanta Georgia with 15K in tax credits.• Supervised a combined team of 5 HR personnel in New Jersey and Atlanta.• Supported management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.• Guided management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.• Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.• Updated job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.• Implemented Debit Card payroll system to eliminate paper and manual checks.• Represented the company in all legal matters, mediation and union negotiation.• Established a stable and positive working relationship with Local 1245.

Lincolnshire, Il, Us

Developed, implemented, coordinated and maintained the Environmental, Health and Safety programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Provided technical safety/environmental support and recordkeeping. Monitored the workplace and trained employees to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.• Developed written safety/environmental policies that followed compliance with government guidelines, regulations and laws• Completed, submited and maintained records of all required environmental reporting• Developed and implemented general and department-specific safety programs for the company; developed annual Company safety goals and follow through with processing ideas and suggestions related to safety• Identified Company safety training needs and develop/coordinate/deliver/document safety and environmental training for new hires and employees• Oversaw plant safety inspections and advised proper corrective action. Interfaced with officials/auditors from regulatory agencies, consultants and other contractors.• Monitored employee use of Personal Protective Equipment and compliance with safety policies and practices• Reviewed injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports to determine causal factors and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve possible problems• Coordinated Hazardous Waste handling, storage and disposal functions.

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• Managed all human resources and safety functions• Conducted yearly salary surveys to determine the correct salaries with job duties, experience and geographical data as a reference • Supervised Paychex payroll and ADP payroll with emphasis on understanding how the payroll is generated and conducted audits on the payroll system • Negotiated union contracts in 2007 and 2010 with emphasis on being fair to the employee and the company.• Negotiated medical benefits every year to bring down the cost of rising health care • Established 6 month and 12 month performance review with non performing employees being put on a performance improvement program.• Reported to President and chaired the Management weekly meeting • Established Safety programs which lead to zero OSHA reportable for two 2 years without any safety issues.• Established a Safety Committee working with the union employees to make sure that everyone owns safety• Conducted Safety audit in other INOAC plants to assist them on improving their safety programs • Understood the use of Temporary employees and how they can contribute to the bottom line and as potential future candidates for new positions.• Disaster recovery background experience – Super storm Sandy Worked closely with the community, the employees and insurance companies to get the company running in 10 days and to rebuild the offices and plant that was heavily damaged. • Workmen’s compensation, Disability and COBRA background • HIPPA confidentiality coordinator – protected employee medical information to protect the company and the employee’s confidentiality. • 401k Trustee- Was Responsible for loans, hardship withdrawals and retirement coordination • Developed and implemented human resources policies and employee handbook• Implemented organization’s A.A., benefit plans and retirement options account• Trained and developed management and non-management staff in Safety programs that were OSHA mandated

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Managed all human resources functions for three manufacturing plants: Livingston, NJ, Paterson, NJ and Ashtabula, OH.• Established all recruiting and staffing processes; identified new sources for recruiting professional staff and temporary workers.• Was responsible for all safety issues in three plants.

Cheektowaga, New York, Us

Senior Human Resources/Safety Manager• Managed all human resources functions for 350 employees. Supervise staff of six.• Established all recruiting and staffing processes, identified new sources for recruiting professional staff and temporary workers.• Developed pay-for-safety program for Associates with no accidents• Standard Human Resources Job duties