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•Oversee HR operations for a major $350m wholesaler, retailer and distributor of thousands of produce products in multiple companies throughout the Northeast US.•Responsible for all HR department day to day activities supporting a workforce of over 400 employees in union and non-union environments.•Directing, planning, organizing and coordinating HR related activities and projects in support of the company’s strategic goals.• Oversight of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, selection, onboarding, training and development, employee services and performance management.• Provide consultation to management and key leaders on compensation, benefits, labor relations, policy implementation and Federal and State compliance and legal issues.

•Oversaw HR department servicing over 4,000 building services employees in multiple companies and lines of business throughout NY, NJ and CT. Provided comprehensive HR department services to a diverse set of clients in union and non-union environments.•Directed and coordinated the Company’s HR related activities and projects including oversight of functional areas of employment, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training & development, safety and employee relations.•Developed HR strategy, prioritized and executed multiple HR and line initiatives aimed at supporting the performance, development, reward, recognition and retention of the company’s employees. •Developed and coordinated comprehensive employee benefit programs. Analyzed, evaluated and negotiated services. •Provided effective HR communications keeping staff informed of important HR related matters. Key communicator between the HR department and other business units.•Coached and counseled management and staff throughout the organization to resolve business related issues. Provided expertise, direction, guidance and training to HR staff. •Oversaw high volume recruitment and hiring. Implemented new applicant tracking system to facilitate an efficient and high yielding recruitment process. Responsible for forecasting and fulfilling workforce needs at all levels throughout the organization, hiring over 1,300+ employees annually. •Oversaw extensive employee relations operation, including an employee service center. Implemented new performance management program. Counseled managers and employees on performance management issues, conflict resolution and disciplinary actions. Successful resolution of EEOC, NYSDHR, DOL and NLRB cases.•Assessed impact and provided solutions to optimally address government regulations and legal requirements affecting HR functions including ACA, W/C, OSHA, EEO, ERISA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA. Designed and implemented multiple Affordable Care Act benefit plans.

•Oversaw HR operations, including recruitment/hiring, benefits administration, compensation and HRIS functions for three benefit funds with 1,800+ employees serving one of the nation’s largest unions, with over a half a million hospital and health care workers throughout the eastern US.•Managed, mentored and trained a team of 15+ Human Resources professionals, including three sr. human resources managers.•Administered a systematic approach to compensation practices with a fair and competitive pay program. Performed compensation surveys and implemented a compensation and classification system utilizing the Hay methodology.•Managed benefit programs for the organization’s staff. Analyzed and evaluated coverage options and services. Negotiated with vendors/providers to obtain optimal services. •Oversaw the administration of leaves of absence including FMLA, disability, worker’s compensation and various time-off programs.•Responsible for HRIS systems for managing HR information, timekeeping and applicant tracking systems. Preparation and analysis of HR metrics, HR goals/targets and budgets, preparation and oversight of performance reviews and coordination of events.

•Oversaw US HR functions for a growing $700m+ top North American insurance broker with over 4,000 employees in 200+ offices throughout the US and Canada. Handled both corporate and US east regional responsibility. •Served as senior advisor for all HR and operational related issues working with senior management throughout the Company to develop HR strategy and business plans. Acted as a coach and mentor to executives, management and employees. •Developed appropriate policies, procedures and programs for the effective management of the people resources, including programs for employee relations, recruitment and hiring and successful employee assimilation/on-boarding. •Developed company-wide benefits strategy and implemented new competitive benefits programs. This included best practices, managing brokers and vendors and lobbying to get management and employee buy in. This led to $1m+ in cost savings.•Created and championed a new high performance organizational culture based around a “Make it Great” campaign. Created and energized a high performance team environment by breaking down barriers and driving increased sales.•Developed progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs providing motivation, incentives and rewards linked to driving the Company’s profit objectives and pay for performance concept. •Developed and implemented training and development programs that deliver technical skills, management and leadership development, compliance and an industry unique rotational training program that teaches new college graduates the insurance business.•Extensive M&A experience from due diligence to integration.•Oversaw the Company’s payroll and timekeeping operations. Researched and implemented an integrated Company-wide HRIS system solution.

•Oversaw all HR generalist functions for a $500m Dot com/retail hybrid Company with 2,500+ employees in 12 states.•Daily management of the employee relations functions, performance management and recognition programs, compensation and benefits, policy interpretation, full cycle recruitment, seasonal hiring and administration.•Implemented cost saving benefits programs for Medical, STD, LTD, Life, and 401K.•Oversaw an extensive Training & Development department for customer service call centers nationwide.

•Oversaw all HR functions for an $80m+ Service Company with 3,000+ employees in 13 states and two affiliated Companies. Member of Executive Committee.•Management of the employee relations and recruitment functions, performance assessment programs, management development programs, compensation and benefits. •Oversaw the Labor Relations function nationwide with 10+ unions, handled all collective bargaining, negotiation and arbitration. •Directed the Company’s EEO/Sexual Harassment Awareness Prevention Programs. Developed plans implemented strategies, and training programs in different states. •Policy Administrator, wrote and interpreted Company-wide policies and procedures while overseeing compliance with laws and regulations. •Medical Benefits Administrator, designed and administered all benefit plans.

•Supervised a staff of 50+ in a full service HR operation. Designed and implemented HR policy and procedure for an agency with 3,200 employees in six divisions, Real Estate, Procurement, Computer Services, Construction, and Facilities/Building Management. •Provided all HR generalist functions including management of the hiring process from recruitment to new employee orientation. Managed payroll, benefits and time & leave operations. Administration of labor relations and EEO/AA programs.