Handled benefits administration, recruiting, employee relations, and human resources policy/procedure development for start-up telecommunications company. Responsible for entire recruitment cycle to include interviewing, negotiating job offers, relocations, and new employee orientation. Processed unemployment, worker's compensation claims and performance reviews. Provide guidance on benefits, payroll, compensation issues, and termination/resignation process. Developed reports and spreadsheets for various reporting needs including year-end discrimination and census information for 401(k) and Flex Plan testing. Worked closely with high levels of management and maintained highest confidentiality. Filled in for HR Director when necessary. Accomplishments include:-Increased employee base 75% in first year and exceeded all anticipated needs for year 2000.-Successfully developed and implemented policies and procedures for interviewing, recruitment, new employee orientation and assisted with AAP, EEOC, FMLA and time off policies-Played significant part in the successful implementation of ADP system including HR Profile and Reportsmith Reportwriting systems.