 Develop, maintain, document and interpret personnel policies and procedures to insure fair and consistent treatment for all employees.  Maintain personnel reporting systems required by NYSDOL and NYSDOH.  Assist in screening, selection and timely placement of new personnel.  Develop and provide general orientation for new employees to the facility to include benefits and facility policies.  Administer and maintain a formal competitive compensation program.  Establish and monitor a formal performance review system for all employees.  Maintain and administer comprehensive benefit programs responsive to the needs of employees and company.  Maintain current job descriptions for all employees.  Coordinate with Management staff regarding resolution of employee disciplines and problems.  Act as a resource to the administrative staff to facilitate effective utilization of personnel capabilities.  Establish and maintain effective interface and communication with employees, administrative staff, insurance company representatives and the community-at-large.  Maintain current knowledge of new concepts and techniques in Human Resource management and development to implement as appropriate.  Insure OSHA required reporting and posting requirements are met.  Serve on various committees at needed.  Oversee timely, accurate processing of weekly payroll.  Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining safety standards.  Review and maintain Employee Accident & Incident reports. Coordinate follow-up education or corrections required following incidents/accidents.  Insure compliance with OSHA posting requirements.  Maintain log of visitor incident reported to liability insurance company.  Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education, workshops, seminars and training programs.

(Benefits Coordinator, Employment Specialist, Scheduler, HR Assistant)  Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and screening qualified applicants to staff all positions, both union and non-union, in a 297 bed nursing care facility.  Coordinated employment process, up to and including orienting new employees to policies and procedures.  Oriented and enrolled employees in all applicable benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, etc.  Maintained state required employment and health records accurately, confidentially and in a timely manner.  Maintained a positive professional relationship with all levels of staff and residents; promoting teamwork and excellent communication.  Key player on Recruitment & Retention Committee. Dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive work environment for all staff members.  Maintained disciplinary records. Tracked all transfers and awarded union bids according to the 1199 SEIU contract guidelines. Verified all licenses and certifications and conducted all background checks.  Scheduled nursing staff (RN, LPN, CNA & Unit Secretaries) to provide adequate coverage for five (5), fifty (50) bed nursing units.  Handled all Worker’s Compensation and Disability Claims.  Monitored attendance records for all staff  Renewed CNA certifications  FMLA administrator  Various reports for OSHA, EEOC, Unemployment, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Service Employees Benefit Fund Insurance, Disability & Worker’s Compensation.