Antoinette "Toni" Preston Email & Phone Number

Boston Massachusetts

I have retired from Human Resources effective May 11, 2018.

Boston, Ma

RESPONSIBILITIES:Administered, processed, maintained benefit programs including health and welfare plans, short and long-term disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, COBRA, leaves of absence (FMLA);Conducted new hire benefit orientation;Managed vendor relationships;Reconciled and processed vendor invoices;Managed and coordinated annual open enrollment processes and employee benefit meetings;Managed Workers Compensation Program;Processed benefit enrollments and terminations in HRIS systems; Worked closely with Benefit Broker to insure practicality of employee benefit programs.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Spearheaded and implemented the Employer Mandate Provisions resulting in compliance with the Affordable Care Act and IRS Section 6056, specifically: -Established a three-month "look back" period calculating employee full-time hours; -Produced 1094-C for IRS transmittal and furnished 1095-C to all employees offered health insurance. Established Employee Wellness Program which included incentives, health assessments, health education, health coaching, and wellness tools.Drafted and implemented policies for the Massachusetts Sick Leave Act, the Domestic Violence Leave Act, and the Parental Leave Act.

Boston, Ma

Performed contracted services for Benefits Administration, HR Partnerships, and Talent Acquisition.

Boston, Ma

Spearheaded strategic direction of HR organization - created a detailed 5-year plan for Workforce Investment and Development: recruitment, staff retention and succession planning; organizational development and diversity; essential operations policies and procedures. Optimized staff knowledge and capabilities through design/implementation of training programs for both staff and management - developed performance assessment and compensation systems to drive efforts and retain top employees. Selected AccomplishmentsSignificantly enhanced HR's reputation and involvement in achieving organizational mission by establishing the department as a strategic partner to the senior management team.Radically improved department operations - increased HR efficiency by 95% - through lead role as Project Manager for acquisition and deployment of new ADP Human Resources and Payroll systems. Lowered spending for both Whittier and for employees by $50K annually through development of a more cost-effective benefits program.Boosted employee awareness of cultural competency within a healthcare setting by chairing a Diversity Council that incorporated training programs and employee events. Additionally, chaired Joint Commission Accreditation Council.

Waltham, Ma

Directed key recruiting efforts and delivered training that covered critical areas across the HR spectrum. Achievements included expanding the clinical applicant pool and increasing candidate diversity by 25% through initiation of a new recruitment strategy that included targeted outreach efforts. .

Cambridge, Ma

Delivered a range of HR services and support to several clients: Elizabeth Peabody House (Somerville), Curis Pharmaceutical Development (Cambridge), Saint Jude Children’s Hospital (Newton), and SHARE Group (Somerville). Improved HR systems and organizational consistency through creation of handbooks, policies and procedures. Selected Accomplishments Brought-in as an expert by the Elizabeth Peabody House to rewrite employee handbook, in which policies and procedures were not in compliance with current employment laws and regulation, and to conduct governance board training utilizing the new handbook. Brought in as an expert by Curis Pharmaceuticals to develop/establish strong HR Administrative Systems, which resulted in increased efficiency in the H1B Visa process for newly hired scientists.

Boston, Ma

Piloted Human Resources operations across 10 distinct work sites with 350 employees; held control of a $300K budget. Standardized the recruitment function through creation of metrics reports that tracked and evaluated the employment process, while providing management with tools for workforce planning. Selected AccomplishmentsBrought agency into compliance with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) by making critical updates to company's Affirmative Action plan.Enhanced employee benefit package (and satisfaction) through upgrades to retirement programs and establishment of FLEX, STD, LTD, and pre-taxed MBTA Pass programs.Measurably improved documentation practices and reduced number of discrimination cases filed through delivery of training and individual coaching to managers and

Certificate, Shrm, Sphr/Phr Certification Program

Master Of Education, Management

Bachelor Of Science, Developmental Psychology