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Buffalo, New York, United States

-Act as a strategic HR business partner for authority leadership and staff, driving HR initiatives, including rewards and recognition programs, performance management, organizational development and training, and succession planning. -Liaison to the Director of Labor Relations in reviewing NFTA/Union contract proposals, preparing for negotiations, and providing historical knowledge in executing contracts. -Strategically conduct employee onboarding processes, managing applicant processing, pre-employment screening, and testing to ensure compliance with medical and hiring criteria and labor laws.-Spearheaded numerous HR directives in special projects, including two recent activities: the human capital management project and the Lawson payroll system upgrade to increase proficiencies in critical functions across all business centers. -Technologically savvy, cultivating and implementing multiple technology integrations to increase electronic communications and processes, resulting in significant departmental cost savings and enhanced HR processes and workflow.

Buffalo, New York, United States

-Administered and oversaw FMLA policy compliance and NYS unemployment insurance and assisted in leave notifications to minimize employees' time away from work and support company cost-savings. -Collected and analyzed data to determine the impact of changes to existing HR and labor relations practices and other NFTA programs, ensuring an enhancement to system flow with technology. -Trained employees in various record management activities and functions while interpreting and explaining existing policies to warrant observance of applicable laws. -Identified reportable information and prepared materials for board and committee meetings to present HR data in an easily comprehensible format and within tight deadlines.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

-Produced and facilitated hiring objectives for vacant positions in collaboration with directors and managers spanning all authority business units. Leveraged relationship and time management skills to achieve outstanding results. -Processed pre-employment paperwork, conducted background checks, and administered selection tests to meet hiring requirements in alignment with union contracts considering NYS and Federal Guidelines. -Managed the maintenance and administration of employee payroll and the HR personnel database, validating that the authority's electronic record system was current and secure.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Internally recruited for a part-time Generalist role and promoted to a full-time Coordinator position within one year. Performed highly independent Human Resources administration work that supported departmental focus and activities, including recruitment, onboarding, and departmental operations. Became a knowledgeable, go-to informational resource for leadership and staff across the authority.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Assisted with activities related to marketing campaign development, advertisingtrade proposals, specialevent planning, public relations and customer outreach.Managed creative projects with numerous individuals including the development of collateral and promotional pieces.Conducted transit market research, survey administration and data analysis.

Lancaster, New York

Teach the laws of game and soccer fundamentals to children and handicapped children from ages 4-17 years old