Partner with the Chief People Officer to ensure the efficiency of the systems and resources deployed through the human resource team. Provide a broad range of human resource services and/or leadership in a variety of core areas of human resources including benefits administration, payroll processing, human resource compliance, policy and procedures, compensation, job descriptions, leave management, and performance.

Effective HR professional with a demonstrated understanding and proven track record of supporting businesses with their HR needs providing a consultative approach to merge human resources with business continuity and culture. Dedicated to partnering with organizations to identify needs and provide customized solutions.Areas of expertise include:Employee Handbook Review and DevelopmentJob Description Review and DevelopmentEmployee Relations and Performance ManagementLeave ManagementRegulatory Compliance and HR Best PracticesRecruiting, Onboarding and OffboardingDatabase Administration - HRIS, ADP, KRONOS. Paychex, PaylocityBenefits Review, Implementation and AdministrationProject ManagementDevelop and analyze individual and organizational needs using Culture Talk

Human Resource Advisor at GTM Payroll Services Inc.▶️ Primary point of contact to facilitate resolution of clients human resources needs▶️ Informs and educates clients about human resources policies, procedures throughout the employment relationship▶️ Review and develop employee handbooks, policies and job descriptions▶️ Assist clients with job descriptions, interviewing best practices and onboarding activities▶️ Coordinate client needs with the GTM payroll, tax and insurance teams▶️ Provides guidance to clients on FMLA, COBRA, FLSA regulations▶️ Conducts periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies and procedures.

Provide a broad range of human resource outsourcing and consulting services to clients▶️ FMLA, COBRA, FLSA ▶️ Review, develop, and implement employee handbooks, policies and job descriptions▶️ Design and analyze customized workplace surveys▶️ Assist clients in performance management and compliance audits ▶️ Partner with existing clients to identify needs and provide ongoing consultative support ▶️ Manage outsourced client base with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, policy preparation & review, training, compliance & legal updates, and deployment of best practice methodologies▶️ Serve as primary support to clients that utilize the Human Resources Hotline (telephone and email)

At Hawthorne Ridge - a new start up affiliate of Northeast Health - I implemented the Human Resource department and recruitment program ▶️ Educated and trained newly appointed managers in various aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, employee relations, performance evaluations, corrective actions and terminations▶️ Educated managers and staff on the facility's organizational policies, Federal and State Human Resources Laws and regulations to ensure compliance throughout the affiliate▶️ Established a clinical staff per diem program and wage incentive program to reduce use of outsourced agency personnel for affiliate during infancy stage of organizational development▶️ Developed and maintained annual budget for Human Resources department and align all human resources activities within budgetary guidelines▶️ Conducted all phases of open enrollment and benefit administration throughout the plan year▶️ Managed affiliate leave programs including COBRA, FMLA and non FMLA leaves, Workers Compensation, short term and voluntary disability ▶️ Supported employee relations, counseling, policies and procedures, benefits and personal and professional concerns ▶️ Conducted exit interviews and process termination paperwork on all voluntary and involuntary termination's including unemployment claims

Provided human resources support to Northeast Health's corporate employees ▶️ Coordination of employment activity, data entry and maintenance of information in HRIS system and Meditech Payroll system, benefits administration, employee and management support, compensation program support, annual events and programs▶️ Completed annual Form 5500, Summary Annual Reports ,EEO reporting, administered Health Care and Child Care reimbursement accounts for Northeast Health and Eddy affiliates▶️ Developed manager self service and employee self service online programs in conjunction with Corporate MIS staff. Created and maintained user manuals for online manager self service, employee self service and HRIS programs and conducted all training of newly hired human resources personnel throughout the organization▶️ Served as Northeast Health system-wide HRIS resource and trainer for all human resources staff, monitored daily log for erroneous entries, conducted investigation and followed up with Human Resources and MIS staff▶️ Communicated the Northeast Health Partnership pension benefit process and educated newly retired employees and served as a resources for active retirees. Conducted all aspects of 401(a) payments for all Northeast Health retirees and terminated vested employees. Actively participated in 401(a) annual pension audit and census

Provided human resources support to Eddy Cohoes Cohoes campus employees ▶️ Coordination of orientation activity, data entry and maintenance of information in HRIS and Meditech payroll, assisted with benefits administration, employee support and projects as necessary

At the Eddy Cohoes Rehabilitation Center I performed various human resource functions ▶️ Recruitment▶️ New employee orientation ▶️ Audits ▶️ Maintained HRIS database