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Providing scalable, reliable People Strategy, Human Resources advisory and consulting services to clients in various industries and company size. Provide these HR services to clients in multiple states in all areas of Human Resources: employee relations; performance management; HR state and federal compliance; job description development; FLSA, ADA, FMLA and state leave policies; handbook policy development; succession planning; benefits administration and competitiveness, compensation strategies; onboarding and terminations and recruiting.

-Managed recruiting efforts for specific client groups and actively participated in new hire process, including working with hiring managers to establish consistent and effective recruiting methods, interview processes, and salary negotiations. - Completed onboarding paperwork and orientation as well as conducted Exit Interviews and applicable termination paperwork.- Entered Data in HRIS system and ran reports as needed. Completed the EEO1 report for Organization. -Managed performance review process including manager training and feedback, documentation assistance and role playing. -Handled immigration paperwork to obtain US Work Visa's ( H1B and L1) and processed Permanent Resident applications. - Worked closely with Management to promote employee morale through effective communication.- Managed annual benefits renewal process working with broker for 3 separate states and office locations. -Competitive salary benchmarking- - Entered Data in HRIS system for client groups and ran reports as needed. - EEO1 reporting-

-Sole HR representative responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and procedures reflecting relevant legislation an best practices, maintaining compliance with federal and state laws for COBRA, HIPAA, AA, FLSA, FMLA, ERISA.- Managed recruiting, onboarding and termination processes and documentation. -Worked with Executive Team on developing and implementing all HR related programs, including performance management, cash and equity compensation structures, recruitment, retention, and training. - Managed benefits administration and performed competitive analysis of all medical, dental, 401K and ancillary coverages and policies. - Managed facility operations, furnishings, office re-locations and build-outs, telephone services and equipment, office equipment contracts and acted as liaison to landlord. - Supervised Receptionist and other administrative staff.

- Managed benefits administration and maintained legal compliance with state and federal laws.- Job description development and documentation.- Processed semi-monthly payroll and time and attendance record keeping. - Managed recruiting efforts and established effective recruiting policies, candidate evaluation template and overall strategies. - Developed college recruiting strategy including on campus presentations.- Worked with Senior Management on establishing and implementing HR policies and procedures consistent with corporate culture and best practices.- Managed facilities operations, furnishings, office re-locations and build-outs, telephone services and equipment, and office equipment contracts. - Organized company social functions.- Supervised Receptionist.

Processed Data entry of hourly student payroll and answered student payroll questions.