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Manage all Human Resource functions; Supervise staff of five; Develop and administer Human Resources policies and procedures; Direct recruitment activity; Routinely prepare proposals, correspondence, minutes, evaluations, etc.; Direct wage and salary administration; Ensure legal compliance with employment related laws; Counsel employees and supervisors on Human Resources/Employee Relations matters and oversee progressive discipline; Represent Groden Center, Inc. at state unemployment hearings; Administer Equal Opportunity Plan and diversity council; Conduct monthly New Hire Orientation in Workplace Diversity, Professional Ethics/Confidentiality and Harassment; Administer Educational Tuition Assistance Program; Direct and train management on employee appraisals and performance development plans.

Directed and implemented hospital-wide employee benefit programs, i.e., medical, dental, 403(b); Managed the Workers Compensation process/OSHA compliance; Administered educational assistance program; Advised and trained managers on how to effectively conduct employee appraisals, performance development plans and appropriate handling of employee relations issues; Prepared and presented annual 5500 documentation; Oversaw the pension program; Ensured COBRA compliance; Organized annual benefits Open Enrollment; Conducted New Employee Orientation.

Directed recruitment initiatives via inter/intranet and media print; Administered the interview, selection and employment process; Conducted felony records/background checks; Directed benefits administration, i.e., FMLA, annual benefits enrollment, Worker's Compensation; Attended and represented Hypertronics at state unemployment and MCAD (Mass Commission Against Discrimination) hearings; Conducted associate training in Orientation; Promoted cross-training and mentoring program; Maintained all associate training (internal and external) data: Administered annual Team Member Survey (measures employee satisfaction) and developed action plan for opportunity areas; Developed, implemented, and managed a safety program that reduced the number of injuries reported, ensuring OSHA and ISO 9001 compliance; Created and implemented the "Team Member Handbook"; Designed and executed the Intranet; Conducted annual wage and salary surveys and made recommendations for enhancements to compensation structure; Prepared annual EEO/AA reports; Assisted Director with associate recognition award ceremonies and conducted site meetings to roll-out new business initiatives and strategies; Administered and managed payroll thru ADP.

Administered all Human Resource programs, including benefits and payroll. Created and managed compensation packages, including annual bonus plan initiatives and stock purchase plan. Acted as key contact for employee concerns; i.e. harassment, equity, employee relations. Directed and revised overall policies and procedures. Developed, implemented and managed a variety of employee programs; i.e. training, education assistance, EAP. Managed all recruiting activity.

Maintained monthly reporting, in conjunction with quarterly/annual reporting. Directed all recruiting activity for the ISD department. Managed the "Recommend-A-Friend" Program. Maintained/updated HR position description templates.

Executed exempt/non-exempt annual review program for Home Office, Field Office, and over 200 store locations. Maintained the employee Separation Program. Managed all associate personnel files.