Recruited to provide HR leadership during a period of rapid growth focused on innovative HR policies/procedures, HRIS technology, employee relations, wage/salary and benefit administration, recruitment, and support of strategic business goals.* Drove transition from outdated HR systems into a fully integrated HRIS platform from AmCheck.* Successfully negotiated benefit renewal options to add value and keep increase to a minimum.* Provided leadership and management to employees to ensure satisfactory performance, adequate training and promotional development. * Implemented an Affirmative Action Plan as required by the Department of Labor – OFCCP.

Guided and managed the overall provision of human resources services, policies, and programs including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, training and development, performance planning management, employment law and compliance(401(k) Plan, EEO-1, FMLA, Affirmative Action), termination and exit interviewing, benefit administration, payroll administration, talent assessment, compensation administration, and succession planning.In conjunction with the Executive Management Team, fosters an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement and high performance. Provides consultation on strategic planning, budget forecasting, training and development. Effectively plans, designs and evaluates human resources related initiatives that supports the Company's strategic goals

Strategic Planning - In conjunction with the Executive Management Team, developed an employee-oriented culture that emphasized teamwork, continuous improvement and high performance. Provided consultation on strategic planning, budget forecasting, training and development. Effectively planned, designed and evaluated human resources related initiatives that supported the Bank’s strategic goals.Compliance - Ensured policies, procedures and governmental laws and regulations (EEO-1, FMLA, ADA, Affirmative Action) affecting hiring and employment relationships were followed. Maintained proper practices that avoided unnecessary risks and undue exposure to litigation.Recruitment - Utilized the internet for recruitment. Posted positions to appropriate internet sources. Worked with the Marketing Director on improving the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting. Researched new ways of using the Internet for recruitment. Used social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.• Implemented “Predictive Index” personality survey and became a PI Analyst. • Served as Co-Chair of the Bank’s Recruiting Committee.Benefits Administration - Primary contact with brokers on renewal of insurance plans, recommended and administered employee benefits and HRIS systems which produced a good return on the Bank’s investment in human resources. Implemented the Bank’s Wellness Program.Salary Administration - Developed salary grades and ranges based on pertinent salary survey trends and developments along with participating in relevant compensation surveys. Reviewed and approved salary adjustments in compliance with bank policy.Syringa Bank - Senior Vice President - Human Resources DirectorCorporate Secretary - Investor Relations Manager