Thomas E. Medurga Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Assisted with benefits orientation for staff; tracked and followed-up with benefits enrollments.Processed insurance enrollments.Provided information relating to employment and benefits to the health carriers, welfare funds and pension systems.Entered benefit related payroll deduction. Provided information related to unemployment and workers’ comp claims.Prepared COBRA notices.Responded to employee inquiries regarding various benefits plans.Responsible for PSC-CUNY monthly reports and DC37 reports.Assisted with the adjunct re-certification, pension service request and tuition waivers.Performed related duties as assigned.

Coordinates and supports the recruitment and employment activities of Lifespire. Provides recruitment assistance and administrative support to the Human Resources Department. Assist with developing a comprehensive recruitment program to promote career opportunities with Lifespire.Explores recruitment resources (i.e., internet recruiting) and job fairs, on-campus recruiting. Maintain the recruitment outreach list. Assist with targeting appropriate communities and networking with recruitment staff to expand contacts. Determines needs of hiring managers. Assist supervisors throughout the interviewing process, conduct interviews and reference checks; and extends offers. Provides information on the Agency facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants. Interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements. Maintain recruitment files and ensures that all files are accurate and up-to-date.Conducts new hire (SEL) Staff Exclusion List pre-employment background check mandated by OPWDD.Inputs new hire employment history for (MHLS) Mental Hygiene Law Services background check.Schedules fingerprint appointments for all prospective employees, when required.Supports the Recruitment Manager in recapping trend analysis, generates weekly vacancy list and other projects assigned.Partners with diverse outreach organizations to build a strong pipeline of a candidates. Provides back up to the HR Coordinator, when necessary.

Solicit real estate brokers and identify sites suitable for residential program development.Assist in coordinating necessary paperwork for development, between state agencies, realtor, architects and community organizations.Work with administrative and support staff in preparing new homes for occupancy.Respond to request for service proposals/grants in a timely manner.Responsible for the administrative functions of the HUD program.Supervise the intake specialist and provide guidance with any issues that may develop.As directed by their supervisor, represent, attend meetings and report on his behalf.

Conduct Orientation for new employees and train employees on various topics as per the need of the agency.Ensure the provision of all mandated/regulatory trainings for all Lifespire employees; ensure annualrecertification.Coordinate and maintain the schedule of all instructors for all agency courses.Post descriptions of agency courses on the agency website making it available to all Lifespire employees and the general public.Maintain and update centralized records for all staff trained at Lifespire.Ensure the preparation of materials to be used during trainings, meetings, webinars and distribution materials.

Initiated the recruitment of Residential Habilitation Specialists by selecting resumes satisfying borough needs of the Individualized Services Unit Department.Contacted candidates, scheduled interviews, verified professional references, scheduled newly hired Residential Habilitation Specialist for orientation and Briefing, and coordinated with the Education and Training, and Human Resources Departments.Maintained a recruiting flow of the Residential Habilitation Specialist that fulfills the needs of the Individualized Services Unit Department.Created files of newly hired Residential Habilitation Specialist.Maintained staff folders as well as to updates in HC Plus files.Created On-Line Personnel Actions to inform Human Resources and Accounting Departments of the Residential Habilitation Specialist address and telephone number updates in a timely manner.

Supervised a caseload of approximately 50 individuals.Placed and replaced Residential Habilitation Specialist to provide continuous services to their individuals.Monitored the Residential Habilitation Specialist's schedule of hours and visits via the Santrax system.Acted as a liaison between the individual/advocate, Residential Habilitation Specialist and agency.Updated the individual's profile information.Implemented Residential Habilitation Services to the individual/family.

B.S., Business Management

Certificate, Human Resource Management