Corporate office of regional ICEE franchise, including warehouse and production facilities.; Accountable for executing and delivering HR services and activities. Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, and training and development. Completed new employee handbook for distribution in 4 states. Interview job applicants, review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications. Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources. Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Provide strategic direction and execution for all HR policies. Design and conduct new employee orientations. Evaluate, negotiate and recommend improvements to benefit programs. Administer and explain benefits to employees. Recommend, develop and schedule training and development courses. Recommend and establish company policies and procedures. Responsible for compliance to all state and federal laws. Census management, employment communication.Responsible for all areas of workers compensation and unemployment, including representing the company at appeal hearings. Adept at securing the best prices for benefits.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring management personnel from media and internet sources, as well as blue-collar employees through local job fairs and advertisements. Responsible for strategic training and organizational development of a plan to meet the needs of the company and the employees. Evaluated and recommended improvements to benefit programs.Revamped all job descriptions using competency based descriptions and evaluationsRestructured pay scaleAll federal and state tax reporting for 3 statesAdministrator of 401(K) planAdministrator of all health, dental and life insurance benefits Negotiated with agents for best prices and programsAccountable for unemployment claims throughout 3 statesPlanned and coordinated state grant for incumbent workers programNegotiated contracts on all office equipmentBreathed new life into employee recognition/incentive programsResponsible for all workers compensation insurance issuesNegotiated financing on land and development of new stores and investment propertyResponsible for all general liability insurance and claims for all storesResponsible for strategic planning on all mentoring programs and job sharingDelivered monthly programs for store managers, including labor law topics, unemployment issues and employee incentive programsReviewed and revised company policies and proceduresCoordinate company equal opportunity programs to achieve diversity goalsEvaluate company culture and provide recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectivesHandled all EEOC claims Established and implemented short-and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating proceduresServed on planning and policy-making committeeBILL AND RALPH'S - SpringhillRegional food wholesaler with over 250 employees

Leading manufacturer of pre-fab concrete buildings for use as telecommunication shelters, prisons, and school modules, with over 600 employees.; Market the best health, dental, life benefits and pricing for employees and administer same. Plan administrator for 401(K) plan. Instrumental in changing providers for more efficiency, better stock selections, and educational needs. Implemented quarterly programs for new enrollees, and directly responsible for a 35% increase in participation. Responsible for a $35,000 savings to the company after a thorough auditing of insurance billsResponsible for saving at least $8,000 in a 9 month period by implementing a company doctor in lieu of the emergency room for non-emergency Workers Compensation incidents.Negotiated a flat rate to be charged by workers compensation third party administrator in lieu of a "per case" basisIn charge of processing terminations, including COBRA administration. In charge of all Unemployment claims, including appeals. Composed a safety-incentive plan to help lower the number of work related accidents. Review company policies and handle orientation for new employees. Monitored and ensured proper compliance of Corporate mandated Human Resource policies. Maintained files and records of information. Handled random drug testing programs.

of 18 retail grocery stores and 3 shoe stores, located across 3 states, with over 400 employees.

Responsible for all employee benefitsResponsible for payroll taxes to state and federal entitiesAdministrator of insurance programs, including Workers Compensation and general liability and automobile insuranceCoordinator for company picnic and other employee social functionsReported work related injuries to workers compensation agentPrepare and maintain company salary structureAdminister and explain benefits to employees, served as liaison between employees and insurance carriersProvide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentationCoordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries