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Whippany, Nj, Us

HR responsibility for Union and Non Union staff. Counseling, coaching and mentoring managers and employees. Responsible for payroll, and time and attendance administration through ADP. A strategic partner with management and the business units to successfully recruit and maintain the best talent for the company while keeping compliance with Affirmative Action and the OFCCP. Understanding and enforcing all Federal and State laws as it pertains to HR Administration. Works closely with management and union to resolve grievances quickly.Key Results• Successful negotiation of union contracts• COVID-19 Keyperson• Security Administration• New Hire Onboarding • Training Coordinator• Restructured personnel file system• Successfully reported data to OFCCP whereby moving company out of their current Conciliation Agreement with the agency• Implemented and rolled out ADP Employee Portal and Self Service• Coordinated migration of ADP system to newest version• Put into operation ACA Dashboard through ADP• Coordinate wellness initiative• Revised and implemented procedures in HR department to ensure federal and state compliance• Development of revised handbook and policies• Directed and managed the updating of job descriptions both Union and Non Union for OFCCP and ADA compliance • Completed an assessment of I9 procedures and compliance and implemented changes to ensure effective compliance. Currently monitoring I9 policy and procedures keeping the company in compliance. • Manage and coordinate open enrollment period for all insurance policies.

Experienced in Home Staging and Redesign making homes organized, beautiful and comfortable by utilizing what they already have in their homes to transform their living space for themselves or to get the most from resale.

HR responsibility for 160+ staff. Supervises staff of three support personnel. Works as a strategic partner with management and the business units to successfully recruit and maintain the best talent for the company. Develop solutions to human capital. Counseling, coaching and mentoring managers and counseling employees. Responsible for understanding and enforcing all Federal and State laws as it pertains to HR Administration. Responsible for payroll, and time and attendance administration through ADP. Responsible for ongoing review of company policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance with any regulatory or statutory changes. Recommend and implement new company policy and procedures to proactively address pending changes in laws and regulations. Coordinates and handles liability insurance and benefits administration. Maintains a high profile to all staff members and management allowing easy resolution in problem solving. Generates ongoing bottom line savings through the introduction of various innovative cost cutting programs. Researched, developed and implemented new annual review model designed to foster employee engagement through conversation and goal setting. Project Lead in the successful conversion of HR software and update of HR system software.Project Manager in the successful conversion of Payroll System.Project Lead and Manager in the implementation of ADP EZLabor Time Management and Attendance System companywide.Completed an assessment of I9 procedures and compliance. Implemented changes to ensure effective compliance. Currently monitoring I9 policy and procedures keeping the company in compliance. Works with a team in assessing medical benefits and developing strategies to reduce costs to the company while maintaining quality insurance to the employees. Administer and regulate FMLA and New Jersey Leave Insurance for all covered employees.

Wholesale distributor of magazines in the NY Metro area; suppliers to wholesalers and retailers; Maintained full generalist responsibility for organization with 420 employees union and non-union. Supervised and directed up to 7 HR support personnel.Established a self-insured plan for supplemental disability that reduced associated annual costs by $250K.Reduced annual paid workers compensation claims by 45% by developing and implementing more aggressive claims handling procedures.

Managed all office activities - created and administered office procedures. Implemented new accounting software; handled all training.

Thirteen fund investment advisory group.Manager of Special ProjectsTrained and supervised three staff members in various interdepartmental projects, preparation of monthly trade reports and purchasing activities.

Aas, Sign Languange

Education record

A.A.S, Human Services

Associates Degree, Human Services