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Wareham, Ma, Us

Wareham, Ma, Us

Sunrise, Fl, Us

•Act as a true business partner with clients assisting in the day-to-day of their account from both an operation and HR perspective•Coach and counsel client company managers by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions and implementing selected solution•Provide guidance regarding the compliance of clients’ HR strategies with state and federal regulations and standard HR policies and procedures•Act as an HR consultant to client companies by providing guidance and support on employeerelations issues, including but not limited to, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, terminations, etc. to ensure client is using HR best practices and reducing risk to the client company•Create client service plans for different HR issues as needed, including employee retention, employee relations, benefits programs, compensation, policy development, termination procedures, etc.•Build strong relationships with new and existing clients and identify opportunities for upselling or increasing client retention•Serve as the main point of contact for all client inquiries regarding our portfolio of services

Sparks, Maryland, Us

• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.• Develops letters for new hires, promotions and transfers.• Manages the employee off-boarding process.• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.• Drive other special projects where needed.

Woods Hole, Ma, Us

Foreign National Coordinating/Visa Sponsorship:● Led and coordinated the sponsorship process for all Foreign National employees, interns and visitors ● Served as the Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J1 Program.● Maintained SEVIS system● Ensured Federal Government compliance and quality record keeping relating to all foreign nationals● Supported all existing FNs in tracking and monitoring international travel● Worked closely with legal team● Responded to Visa issues ● Coordinated Visa extensionsCompensation:● Partnered with Senior staff in review of department compensation band, pricing out new positions, and suggesting salary modifications● Prepared Salary Bands and Compensation Analysis Reports● Reviewed and made recommendations for ongoing industry and geographic compensation competitiveness● Partnered with the Director of HR in managing the performance and annual compensation review process for employees● Worked with HR in the management of all requests for payroll issues and coordinated with Finance for: new hires, terminations, W-2 changes, promotions, increases, direct deposit, etc. HRIS Analyst:● Trained staff on all facets of HRMS system (Ultimate Software)● Led the implementation of all major UltiPro modules (Initial HR Implementation, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management)● Point of contact for any HRMS issues● Maintained the HRMS System● Ran & administered reports through Business Intelligence● Monitored back end processes within HRMS● Assisted with issues with employee time cards● Created and monitored holidays within employee time sheets● Created/monitored employee paid time off accruals and ensured accruals/calculations were correct● Assisted with employee related PTO issues● Monitored/updated employee Earnings Codes/Accrual Codes ● Worked with managers to receive/enter profile change forms ● Worked with employees to ensure that employee accruals are accurate and accruing appropriately

•Collected data to determine turnover/retention rates•Handled various HR facets such as workers compensation, CORI process, etc.•Conducted reports to review and determine areas of need within the HR sector•Audited various personnel files to maintain up to date information•Screened candidates resumes and job applications•Conducted day long new hire orientations•Attended job fairs/school forums to attract the most qualified candidates•Entered new hires, status changes, and performance evaluations into KRONOS•Served as a point of contact for potential applicants and managers

•Maintained and educated a classroom of students with various cognitive and behavioral disabilities•Helped students shape their future by assisting and supporting their impending goals

• Developed relationships and communicated with employees who were missing critical human resource requirements.• Discussed policies and procedures with employees and clients.• Assisted with recruiting and hiring applicants.• Posted job vacancies to TALEO & Craigslist to advertise opportunities.• Interviewed applicants through three-step hiring process.• Contacted candidates with job offers, discussed benefits and scheduled orientations

Master’S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology