Meredith Mccann, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Oversee all HR functions for JPL and its subsidiary companies (d’Vinci Interactive and PS&L), supporting 150 employees over 6 states.• Lead efforts to attract, develop and retain creative, technical and professional level employees.• Identify key hard to fill positions and or candidates and develop strategy for staffing solutions.• Manage and oversee all benefit contracts, compliance and administration of benefit programs.• Provide guidance, HR expertise and risk assessment to… Show more • Oversee all HR functions for JPL and its subsidiary companies (d’Vinci Interactive and PS&L), supporting 150 employees over 6 states.• Lead efforts to attract, develop and retain creative, technical and professional level employees.• Identify key hard to fill positions and or candidates and develop strategy for staffing solutions.• Manage and oversee all benefit contracts, compliance and administration of benefit programs.• Provide guidance, HR expertise and risk assessment to executive and management teams across all companies.• Develop HR strategies and initiatives and lead project teams for successful implementation. • Champion diversity and inclusion efforts and continually drive to ensure workforce is representative of our organizational need for diversity. Show less

* Serves as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers by gaining an understanding of the business unit and hiring needs.* Develop recruiting strategies to source talented creative professionals.* Provide recommendations to the hiring manager.* Identify and foster relationships with candidate leads, conducts exploratory interviews.* Utilizes talent acquisition technology to build a pipeline of candidates based on the future needs of the organization. *… Show more * Serves as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers by gaining an understanding of the business unit and hiring needs.* Develop recruiting strategies to source talented creative professionals.* Provide recommendations to the hiring manager.* Identify and foster relationships with candidate leads, conducts exploratory interviews.* Utilizes talent acquisition technology to build a pipeline of candidates based on the future needs of the organization. * Assist with HR related Projects.* Create and maintain Affirmative Action Plans. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

• Support client needs in a proactive and action oriented manner providing expertise in issue resolution including, but not limited to, policy review and development.• Conduct HR Compliance audits to develop action plans utilizing current practices, handbooks and personnel files and develop action plans for implementation. • Manage clients benefit package and ensure all eligible employees are enrolled per federal guidelines and report based on ACA regulations. • Draft, assemble and… Show more • Support client needs in a proactive and action oriented manner providing expertise in issue resolution including, but not limited to, policy review and development.• Conduct HR Compliance audits to develop action plans utilizing current practices, handbooks and personnel files and develop action plans for implementation. • Manage clients benefit package and ensure all eligible employees are enrolled per federal guidelines and report based on ACA regulations. • Draft, assemble and develop job descriptions for clients following established best practices and protocol; complete simple salary reviews and research; make recommendations for salary structures. • Manage client workers compensation systems in conjunction with client, client employee and insurance carrier as needed. • Manage client projects ensuring they are meeting budgetary and deadline requirements.• Execute work plans for multiple projects during any phase of the project life cycle, from kick-off through implementation and retrospective evaluation.• Coordinate in development and implementation of client programs including performance evaluations and employee recognition programs. • Compose employee communication and recruitment ads.• Recruit qualified candidates for all level positions in various industries.• Perform administrative oversight for clients to include FMLA, COBRA, Benefit Administration, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

* Implement Human Resources strategies that contribute to organizational success in selecting, engaging and developing employees, reducing costs, improving performance, and ultimately enhancing the experiences of the people we serve.* Identify HR Needs in the assigned region. Ensures excellence and consistency in human resource practices across the organization. * Acted as a trusted confidant to business leaders on such thichs as organizational structure, roles and… Show more * Implement Human Resources strategies that contribute to organizational success in selecting, engaging and developing employees, reducing costs, improving performance, and ultimately enhancing the experiences of the people we serve.* Identify HR Needs in the assigned region. Ensures excellence and consistency in human resource practices across the organization. * Acted as a trusted confidant to business leaders on such thichs as organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, staffing levels, recruiting, employee morale / engagement, communication, and compensation. * Complete and maintain unemployment claims and attend unemployment hearings.* Review and approve all disciplinary actions. * Coach department managers in employee relations matters and recommended course of action.* Conduct routine and complex investigations involving employees, supervisors and other management relating to harassment, discrimination and other employee relations mattes.* Manage company leave policies and practices for region. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

• Investigate claims of harassment, employment, housing or education discrimination and retaliation based on protected classes, using a high-level knowledge base of Equal Employment and Civil Rights laws, statutes and other policies. • Lead meetings to include mediation, fact findings and settlement negotiations.• Develops all necessary data and conducts interviews relevant for deciding the facts of the case.• Prepares a formal written finding for attorney review and executive… Show more • Investigate claims of harassment, employment, housing or education discrimination and retaliation based on protected classes, using a high-level knowledge base of Equal Employment and Civil Rights laws, statutes and other policies. • Lead meetings to include mediation, fact findings and settlement negotiations.• Develops all necessary data and conducts interviews relevant for deciding the facts of the case.• Prepares a formal written finding for attorney review and executive approval. Show less

Harrisburg, Pa

• Support client needs in a proactive and action oriented manner providing expertise in issue resolution including, but not limited to, policy review and development.• Conduct HR Compliance audits to develop action plans utilizing current practices, handbooks and personnel files and develop action plans for implementation. • Manage clients benefit package and ensure all eligible employees are enrolled per federal guidelines and report based on ACA regulations. • Draft, assemble and… Show more • Support client needs in a proactive and action oriented manner providing expertise in issue resolution including, but not limited to, policy review and development.• Conduct HR Compliance audits to develop action plans utilizing current practices, handbooks and personnel files and develop action plans for implementation. • Manage clients benefit package and ensure all eligible employees are enrolled per federal guidelines and report based on ACA regulations. • Draft, assemble and develop job descriptions for clients following established best practices and protocol; complete simple salary reviews and research; make recommendations for salary structures. • Manage client workers compensation systems in conjunction with client, client employee and insurance carrier as needed. • Manage client projects ensuring they are meeting budgetary and deadline requirements.• Execute work plans for multiple projects during any phase of the project life cycle, from kick-off through implementation and retrospective evaluation.• Coordinate in development and implementation of client programs including performance evaluations and employee recognition programs. • Compose employee communication and recruitment ads.• Recruit qualified candidates for all level positions in various industries.• Perform administrative oversight for clients to include FMLA, COBRA, Benefit Administration, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment. Show less

Lemoyne, Pa

• Managed all Human Resources functions to include employee relations, benefit administration, annual training, and all employee leaves.• Created and implemented employee programs to include: Wellness Programs, Employee Social Events, Picnics, Team Boosting activities, etc. • Sourced and recruited all hourly medical professionals (Medical Assistants, Surgery Coordinator, Billing Specialists, Nurses) and office staff.• Actively participated in the recruitment of Urologist… Show more • Managed all Human Resources functions to include employee relations, benefit administration, annual training, and all employee leaves.• Created and implemented employee programs to include: Wellness Programs, Employee Social Events, Picnics, Team Boosting activities, etc. • Sourced and recruited all hourly medical professionals (Medical Assistants, Surgery Coordinator, Billing Specialists, Nurses) and office staff.• Actively participated in the recruitment of Urologist, Physicians, Oncologists and Physician Assistants.• Managed employee relations matters and responded to inquiries related to policies, procedures and other company programs.• Oversaw the FMLA, STD and LTD leaves and Workers’ Compensation • Researched and defended unemployment claims, PHRC and EEOC claims.• Managed employee benefits processes.• Researched and recommended benefit programs to enhance total compensation and benefit plans. Show less

Newville, Pa

• Managed HR systems (PeopleFluent, LRM) and files on a professional and organized level. • Managed full life cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and on boarding process for Office Depot staff.• Processed payroll for all hourly employees while acting as a liaison between the payroll department, managers and employees to resolve discrepancies.• Advised managers on company policies in regards to routine disciplinary infractions. • Responded to… Show more • Managed HR systems (PeopleFluent, LRM) and files on a professional and organized level. • Managed full life cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and on boarding process for Office Depot staff.• Processed payroll for all hourly employees while acting as a liaison between the payroll department, managers and employees to resolve discrepancies.• Advised managers on company policies in regards to routine disciplinary infractions. • Responded to all levels of employee grievances; provided potential resolutions.• Coordinated the use of 3rd party labor during peak times.• Chair of the Employee Motivational Program Committee.• Planned events and activities to foster a Team atmosphere within the workplace.• Developed and maintained working relationships with members of the leadership team, managers, employees, and 3rd party vendors.• Assisted in facilitating company training programs to all employees.• Facilitated employee events to include, Blood Drives, Health Fairs, and other associate events that cultivate a positive working environment. Show less

• Supervise and motivate all cashiers while ensuring store procedures are followed.• Manage and resolve customer related issues.• Process specialty transactions to include: large returns, trade-ins, tax exempt, firearm sales and web-special orders.• Act as a line of defense in regards to retail theft.

• Managed associate hotline / Global Compliance cases and facilitated the appropriate resolution or investigation with HR Managers while assessing the potential legal risk.• Worked with HR Managers to close Global Compliance cases while ensuring all allegations have been addressed and case has met the audit requirements.• Managed audit process for the Human Resource department and ensured the department is meeting the guidelines while maintaining full compliance in all audited… Show more • Managed associate hotline / Global Compliance cases and facilitated the appropriate resolution or investigation with HR Managers while assessing the potential legal risk.• Worked with HR Managers to close Global Compliance cases while ensuring all allegations have been addressed and case has met the audit requirements.• Managed audit process for the Human Resource department and ensured the department is meeting the guidelines while maintaining full compliance in all audited processes.• Managed the exit interview database and analyzed turnover trends for executive summaries.• Recruited and interviewed new store, office and distribution center associates. • Performed various pre-employment functions, to include interview and selection, reference and background clearances. • Worked with outside legal counsel to prepare and respond to EEOC or PHRC cases. • Revised and communicated new policy changes to the employee handbook that included corporate and HR policies. Show less

• Recruited contracted service technicians to fulfill off-site service contracts with various retail and bank clients.• Worked directly with management staff to follow contract agreements and confirm projects were closed out properly.• Managed IBM and contracted technicians on off-site job locations to ensure they were meeting customer needs and following contract guidelines for the project.• Responded to computer related questions, both software and hardware issues, on the… Show more • Recruited contracted service technicians to fulfill off-site service contracts with various retail and bank clients.• Worked directly with management staff to follow contract agreements and confirm projects were closed out properly.• Managed IBM and contracted technicians on off-site job locations to ensure they were meeting customer needs and following contract guidelines for the project.• Responded to computer related questions, both software and hardware issues, on the help-desk hotline for several user accounts. Show less

Mba, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Graduated in an Accelerated MBA Program GPA 3.97 Was a member of the Honors Society Delta Mu Delta and served.

Ba, Organizational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Accelerated Adult Learning Program. Final GPA 3.96

Business Management