• Strengthen the Department in a company under a consent order by managing, implementing and changing current policies and procedures, revisiting benefit plans, recruiting talented staff, on-boarding new hires, partner with Management to improve organizational structure, automate payroll, and introduce new benefit plans. • Recovered over $120k in overpayments due to incorrect payments of monthly medical billing statements and overtime.• Work closely with the President and the Senior Management Team on strategic management planning and executive compensation plans.• Act as a senior level advisor on human resource issues to Executives and all levels of employees throughout the Bank.• Maintain compliance with laws and regulations relating to personnel utilization, compensation pay, benefits and other conditions of employment.• Restructured and implemented in July 2016 an enhanced benefit package which provided employees better coverage and saved the Bank $90k in premium cost.

• Built a start-up operation in a company undergoing rapid expansion as the first Human Resources Director.• Structured the Human Resource Department from the ground up to implement HR standards and compliance, revamped employee handbook and policies and procedures, implemented job descriptions, enhanced training and development and initiated changes to strategically improve organizational structure.• Managed the Human Resources operations by recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, counseling and disciplining staff, planning and reviewing staff job contributions.• Reduced overall company benefit costs by 20% after implementing plan changes.• Implemented an Employee Handbook which brought company policies and procedures up to HR standards resulting in receiving an A+ from outside examiners.• Recruited for Retail Administration’s eleven Branches, Retail Operations and Commercial Lending. Headcount increased by 35% over a nine month period.• Supported Management by providing Human Resources advice and counsel when action was required.

• Responsible for the day-to-day Human Resource functions

• Responsible for the day-to-day Human Resource functions.

• Launched a start-up operation in Human Resources and Facilities Management for a staff of 23 employees which grew to 70 in eight months. The head count increased in 2007 to 140 employees due to the purchase of a Broker/Dealer.• Built strong relationships with line managers that resulted in strengthening the image of HR across the firm.• Reduced benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating prices and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.• Developed and conducted training programs on HR related subjects, i.e., Interviewing Skills, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Abuse in the Workplace and Company Practices.• Converted a SEP/IRA Plan and implemented a 401K Plan through Fidelity Investments which enhanced and added to the overall benefit package. • Implemented a Policy and Procedure Employee Handbook which was compliant with federal, state and banking regulations and received an A+ rating when reviewed by the state regulators.• Reduced payroll costs 25% by converting Paychex’s manual system to ADP’s Pay Expert automated system which included E-Time attendance.• Eliminated outsourcing consulting fees by consulting and coaching line personnel in the areas of conflict resolution, cross cultural management, team building and communication. • Negotiated recruitment agency contracts and reduced fee schedules by 10%. Recruited all support and senior level management positions. • Managed expatriate assignments which included processing Visa’s, compensation, relocation, benefits and taxes.• Monitored the performance evaluation program and goal setting ensuring the alignment between reward and recognition were measured with the company’s competitive strategy and operational goals.• Handled immigration issues for new hires and staff and worked closely with Immigration to obtain Visa’s and permanent resident status.