Michael Van Riper Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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

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).

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

• 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

• 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