Gregory Richards Email & Phone Number

Cortland, Ny

Syracuse, New York

Supported two distinct business units through working with designated HR generalists to aid newly hired candidates through an extensive onboarding process outlined by the NYS Department of Health. Extended employment offers, reviewed comprehensive onboarding paperwork, conducted mandated pre-employment background checks, processed USCIS Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification, and performed professional & personal reference checks. Led efforts to update & change employee benefit enrollments based on personnel status changes; assisted in processing employee NYS disability and workers compensation claims. Worked as part of a concentrated team to oversee the recruitment and onboarding for a newly opened elder care community while assisting in the closure of an existing facility • Scheduled promotion to HR generalist position within 3 months of employment• Extensive experience working in union environment represented by SEIU 1199• Aided in the training & development of newly hired human resource colleagues

Syracuse, Ny

Established manager and employee self-service access to ADP Human Resource and Benefits module, advanced Form I-9 employment verification processes through leading the implementation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system, created a user-friendly electronic employment application, and aided in the creation of company-wide standard compensation process and salary structure• Worked directly with the Human Resources Director to improve human resource processes• Consistently exposed to recruiting, performance management, and employee benefits functions• Collaborated regularly with HR team for increased process efficiency and effectiveness • Autonomy to work independently on specific projects with input from diverse business units

Cortland, New York

Received and recorded rental payments, managed unit move-ins and move-outs, prepared monthly invoices, prepared financial deposits, and addressed customer concerns• Second generation of family-owned business• Exposure to accounting and financial reporting of business• Praised by customers for excellence in customer service• Assisted in administrative training of new employees

Syracuse, New York Area

Specific project to build and develop company use of ADP human resource reporting software through attending specific ADP software training to input employee data, create company-specific employee reports, and establish software access for department managers and team leaders for more efficient flow of employee records• Praised for ability to work independently with software consultants• Developed company-wide software training manuals• Conducted individual and group software training sessions• Worked one-on-one with top management for an in-depth look at human resource functions

Cortland, New York

Coordinated New York State Summer Feeding Program for underprivileged children at select parks, filling out and filing state mandated paperwork, managed employees and monitored their compliance with New York State health codes• Praised for ability to attract and retain seasonal workers• Directed seasonal orientation meetings and training sessions• Served program-high 11,000 meals between June-August 2012• Oversaw completion of New York State audit of program books and records.

Syracuse, New York Area

.Checked references for pre-verification of employment, created material for job fairs, update social media, filed HR documents, scanned and sorted resumes, verified Department of Labor standards, and posted job openings.• Worked as a direct-report to senior HR staffing manager• Conducted pre-internal assessments of mandatory employee records prior to New York State audits• First-hand involvement in staffing selections• Significant role in planning employee appreciation week and recognition luncheon