Justine Caron Email & Phone Number

Salem, New Hampshire, United States

As the Human Resources Director for Town of Salem, I lead HR and provide operational support to the town's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. I oversee all aspects of HR, such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, professional development, employee/labor relations, retention, succession planning, and compliance. I also champion initiatives that foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, mentoring and coaching, and employee engagement and recognition. I partner and collaborate with senior leaders, staff from across all departments, as well as other stakeholders to assist the Town in becoming an employer of choice.

United States

United States

Nashua, New Hampshire

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of subordinates related to recruitment, employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Analyzed statistical data to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement. Performed sensitive staffing duties, including under staffing, dispute resolution, and administered disciplinary procedures. Advised managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommended needed changes. Planned, organized, directed, and coordinated personnel, training, employee and labor relations activities. As Title IX Coordinator, oversaw Title IX, and recruitment initiatives, investigations, offered resources and support to victims and survivors, served as consultant to management team on employee/labor relations and compliance matters, consulted and guided supervisors and employees on various human resources matters; provided leadership and guidance for college Affirmative Action, ADA, and Title IX compliance; oversight of recruitment initiatives, talent and cost analytics in support of hiring and retaining qualified, diverse faculty and staff; fostered collaborative work relations with collective bargaining union agreements and non-unionized staff; administered collective bargaining agreements and implemented personnel policies; served as Hearing Officer for grievances; developed and managed department’s budget, HRIS, and served on various committees. Provided ad-hoc advice to senior leaders and other managers regarding the administration of collective bargaining agreements and related personnel matters. Served as the Affirmative Action Officer, coordinated and facilitated awareness of respectful behaviors through promoting diversity, inclusion and equity.

Seabrook, New Hampshire

Key responsibility for fostering a positive labor-management climate by promoting positive and forward-looking labor-management relations with local 555 bargaining unit. Responsible for all HR related activities for Engineering client group to include hiring, new employee on-line on-boarding process and exit interviews. Advised Engineering Managers/Supervisors about HR policies to include: disability management, guidance on FMLA claims, and performance/merit processes. As Labor Relations Specialist, responsible for all aspects of labor relations for the Local 555 bargaining unit to include: contract negotiations, conflict resolution, mediation, compliance with collective bargaining agreement, Step 2 grievance, arbitration preparation, monthly grievance summary reports, and participated in fact findings, as necessary. Responsible for monitoring labor relations and advised management regarding labor relations issues and/or concerns. Worked in consultation with senior leadership to develop the administration’s position and proposals; designed bargaining strategy; managed public relations related to bargaining; kept administrators informed about collective bargaining developments; and provided training for other representatives involved in negotiations. Administer collective bargaining agreement and other related personnel policies, including meeting regularly with union representatives, informally resolving personnel disputes, and represented the company in grievance proceedings and in arbitration. including providing informational sessions on labor and employment laws, contracts and policies; contributed to the development and implementation of personnel policies; advised senior leadership and staff on matters related to collective bargaining agreement and related policies; offered regulars workshops on such issues; interpret union contracts and related personnel policies.

444 Green Street, Gardner, Ma

Responsible for recruitment, professional development, talent and cost analytics. Developed and administered special projects in areas such as pay equity and employee awards. Assisted with employee and labor relations matters. Responsible for talent acquisition and search processes management; administered three collective bargaining agreements and non-unit professionals handbook, maintenance of personnel records, HRIS; maintained Diversity Committee budget; oversaw performance evaluation processes. Monitored compliance with system-wide affirmative action plan and policy. Served as resource person for implementing the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement, Management Package, Non-Unit Classified Handbook, and personnel policies related to all employees; Managed AFSCME and MCCC/MTA grievance databases, scheduling and files; responsible for recruitment and selection and personnel action processes. Advised on labor management relations matters. including meeting regularly with union representatives, informally resolving personnel disputes, and representing the campus in grievance proceedings and arbitration; worked closely with General Counsel’s Office to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Acts as a key adviser to senior campus executives on all labor management and employee relations matters, including providing informational sessions on labor and employment laws, contracts and policies; contributed to the development and implementation of campus personnel policies; advised senior leadership and other faculty and staff on matters related to campus collective bargaining agreements and related policies; offered regulars workshops on such issues; interpreting union contracts and related personnel policies. Served as Affirmative Action Officer designee, coordinated, facilitated, and promoted diversity, inclusion and equity.

United States

Assisted the HR Training Manager with informing employees about available training opportunities and provide necessary information. Assisted with needs assessment on an entire organization level and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. Assisted with creating training programs and learning materials. Conducted surveys to judge how programs are received and if changes are needed. Prepared and coordinated onboarding training for new employees.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Volleyball 1995-1998; Softball 1994-1995