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Scranton, Pa, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Strategic HR professional responsible for a wide scope of areas HR Operations, Compensation (firm-wide), Merger and Acquisition HR Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Immigration coordination, Talent Management, HR Compliance etc.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Strategic business partner supporting a pre-clinical immunotherapy R&D focused biotech startup with overall responsibility for full employee lifecycle - encompassing recruitment, process and policy development, talent management, organizational design and development, performance management, HR operations and compensation.Developed and implemented employee life cycle process and policies (i.e. onboarding/offboarding, exit interviews, and new hire check-ins)Designed Vaxxinity's first internship program, recruited and selected first cohort of five internsConducted organizational assessments and translated recruitment needs into recruitment plans for 2021/2022. Increased staff from 40 to 92 within budget and on-time. Established college recruitment relationship at two Florida Universities to increase talent poolDesigned, developed and led talent management processes (i.e. performance management, goal setting, talent reviews, succession planning and workforce planning)Established month-end and ad-hoc reports based on needs assessments from leadership regarding HR and employee data (i.e. turnover, census reporting, time to fill, etc.)Developed, revised, and established yearly review process for all job descriptions for the organizationCompleted in conjunction with Compensation levels and compensation ranges

Binghamton, Ny, Us

Strategic business partner supporting Supply Chain, Community Relations, Clinical Support Services and Support Services (1600 employees) for large health care system.Partnered with all of HR to implement the Human Resources Business Partner model across health care systemImplemented first ever Talent review sessions within client groups, establishing succession plans and formal development plans for successors

Paris, France, Fr

Strategic business partner driving talent management, organizational design and development, performance management, and providing support for employee relations, and compensation for assigned client groups within Vaccines Industrial Affairs. Provided input on organizational design/development and strategic workforce planning for assigned groups in creation of action plans identifiying competency and skills gaps

Paris, France, Fr

Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Us

Primary point of contact for all HR-related needs for a physician-owned specialty medical practice. Worked with site management to conduct employee relations investigations, compensation, benefits, training, recruitment/onboarding, talent development and management, HR compliance and employee engagement. Streamlined HR processes and procedures. Developed HR strategy surrounding performance management and managed execution of plan; researched and implemented new web-based performance management system (Reviewsnap) within budget and by deadline.

Chicago, Il, Us

Functioned in a dual capacity as site Human Resources lead with oversight and responsibility for complete human resources function of a five-location business unit and firm wide human resources operations for employee population of 3,000. Managed the administration of direct compensation (executive, exempt and nonexempt\compensation programs), HR Helpdesk, 401(k) administration and HR metrics and analytics.

Chicago, Il, Us

Regional Human Resources Manager at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (formerly ParenteBeard LLC) supporting the Northern Region.About Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (www.bakertilly.com)Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,500 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 12 largest professional services firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 137 countries, with 27,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.4 billion.

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

Managed workforce planning for facility of 500+ employee population by partnering with internal and external talent acquisition/recruitment teams. Monitor workforce planning levels in conjunction with team leaders to determine staffing ratios for distribution facility. Handled employee relations and workers compensation programs for the assigned site (conducted investigations including harassment, discrimination and policy violation). Reviewed complex ER issues and advised management on next steps.

London, Gb

Human Resources lead for 450+ employee global defense manufacturing facility. Selected for a one-year high-potential assignment at corporate office supporting HR initiatives within division spanning the US, UK, South Africa and Sweden. Projects while at BAE Systems: Co-project leader for company wide annual HR Conference, Job Description Rewrite, Performance Management, Global Grading, Client Acceptance Testing for new Shared Service Resource Portal.Past Projects: 2010 Company wide annual HR Conference (Project Team Member), Client Acceptance Testing / Validation for transition from ADP to PeopleSoft (HRIS/Payroll systems) 2008Completed assignment at Corporate HQ working with Corporate VP of HR for L&A Sector in Arlington, VA, March 2010 to March 2011. Responsible for IBP reporting, QBR reporting, Global Working Groups, 2010 HR Conference Planning Team, and other HR initatives.

La Plume, Pa, Us

Worked as an Adjunct Instructor on the Weekender Program teaching within the Business Program.Courses taught:Introduction to LeadershipIntroduction to Human Resources Management

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Responsible for recruitment and staffing, employee benefits administration, HR policy administration, finanical analysis (HR related), HR Metrics, Employee relations

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All functions related to employee benefits administration

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelors, Human Resource Management