Nerissa Rivera, Phr Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Direct report to Executive Director & direct daily activities for one HR Generalist/Member of Senior Leadership Team
• Lead & manage talent & acquisition process, performance management, training, employee relations and benefits programs
• Partner with other Directors reporting to lead to coordinate & streamline internal and external program initiatives/goals

• Key Accomplishments include:
• Direct report to VP, responsible for daily HR activities; provide guidance/support to 3 field HR leads and 4 HR support staff.
• Lead company headquarters recruitment and on-boarding efficiency efforts and drive related metrics
• Network contact/administrator for e-learning system designed for new hire training; ensure all new staff are properly oriented
• Maintain all online database systems including HRIS, ATS, vacancy reports, org charts and exit surveys
• Re-built/audited 700+ employee files in preparation for federal audit

Non-profit biotech start-up that promotes innovation & commercialization in nanobiotechnology & med. devices; Direct report to 2 senior level executives in administrative capacity in a fast paced, quality driven start up environment* Coordinated office move that included furniture & equipment acquisition and managed all on-going office operations* Heavy.

Children's Media Entertainment and Licensing subsidiary with $25+ billion in world-wide retail sales; Worked closely with HR Director to achieve department goals and objectives to support overall company initiatives* Administered broad range of HR Generalist functions including personnel, payroll, office and budget management* Identified recruitment needs.

Palm Springs, CA

• Controlled entire hiring process for line employees and assisted Director in management positions
• Screened, interviewed, recommended, and processed all new hires and pre-employment paperwork
• Conducted orientations, provided safety and harassment training, and toured property
• Assisted with special projects, planned all employee events, monthly luncheons, meetings and parties
• Administered insurance benefits, worker’s comp., OSHA compliance, 401k plans, & other employee benefits
• Effectively handled employee issues including listening, understanding and clarifying concerns

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Management

B.B.A, Business Management