Eric Garete Email & Phone Number

Wilbraham, Ma, Us

Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area

HUMAN RESOURCESServe as an initial point of contact and respond to and/or support the resolution of employee inquiries regarding a wide variety of HR issues including payroll, benefits, compensation, etc.Manage sensitive and confidential matters regarding employees and candidates, organizational changes, planning and protecting the security of information, data and filesDemonstrate significant empathy for the personal circumstances of employeesDemonstrate depth and breadth of understanding of company policy and process related to new hires, leaves of absence, benefits, job opportunities and all areas of HR and the business.Demonstrate an understanding of laws relating to the HR environment such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.Conduct new hire orientation ensuring that the onboarding process further reflects a positive view of the CompanyAdvise employees and management on the application of company policies, procedures and programsInterpret, assist, and advise employees and managers regarding internal job applications, HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelinesCoordinate employee events and company programsTALENT ACQUISITIONManage the full life-cycle of the recruiting and administration process of converting temporary staffing agency employees to full time as well as seniority selection-based positionsArrange face to face interview arrangements and logistics between candidates and recruiters, managers, and interview teamsExternally recruit as needed Use excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills to research, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to candidate inquiries and other similar projects assigned by the Talent Acquisition teamManage the internal job posting process (physical paper postings and postings on Bright Author)Actively participate in all recruiting related activities and engage in cross functional projects

Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area

Smith & Wesson, Springfield MA March 2022 - Present Communication & Engagement Specialist • Effectively coordinated the charitable contribution program, where potential charitable donations were reviewed for alignment with core company standards and values, proposed and approved by senior management, and dispersed to dozens of charities in excess of $500,000• Represented the company at charity events, through one on one discussions with organization leaders and event award acceptance speeches, to advance the image of the company in eyes of the local community• Founded a volunteer event committee in September 2022 to organize morale-boosting events for employees, consisting of over a dozen members, which overcame pandemic challenges to coordinate several major holiday events • Enhanced reoccurring company events using skillful event planning, through the proper coordination of all vendors and stakeholders to act upon an unified plan, helping ensure each one of the approximately 1500 attendees enjoyed a pleasant event without disruptions • Oversaw the Rewards & Recognition program for employees, which included answering queries about the program, as well as ensuring that all rewards were flawlessly recorded properly in compliance with state and federal tax requirements • Developed numerous company-wide website posts to provide important information to employees from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring that all communication was clear, concise, and positively represented company values • Arranged and planned for visits from federal and international agencies as well as local schools, in full compliance with ITAR standards, to provide transparency in alignment with the ethical standards of the company, while ensuring a safe and secure environment

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, United States

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, United States

Academic Intern - Parks and Recreation Department 2020• Work with department director on program planning and execution• Manage preparation, promotion, logistics, and operations for several large scale spring community events