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Dayville, Connecticut, United States

Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business.
• Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
• Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
• Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.
• Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement successful human resources systems and processes.

United States

• Provide Ethical, Organizational Guidance and Build Strong Relationships to Curate Organizational Culture
• Provide Innovative Solutions to Recruiting and Retention Challenges and Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Develop Policies, Procedures, and Programs to Support Organizational Structure and Growth.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.

Plainfield, CT

• Created end-to-end onboarding process for newly hired employees, which included new hire orientations, ATS to HRIS configuration, and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
• Administered performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback and identify ideal candidates for promotion and supports, and provided feedback to managers on employee performance..
• Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
• Streamlined HR efficiencies, and developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote clear and consistent approach to managing employees.
• Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
• Negotiated HR-related vendor contracts to maintain agreements with necessary vendors to support HR operations.

Thompson, CT

• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Organizational Leadership

Human Resources concentration

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Tau Upsilon Alpha, Dean's List

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Leadership And Organizational Studies