Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Department as the sole HR Representative on-site. Served as the link between management and employees by handling all employee relation issues, and helped resolve worked related problems to foster a positive environment. Responsible for all aspect of payroll processing for approximately 170 hourly and temporary employees.

Oversaw and processed payroll for over 500 hourly employees. Managed FMLA and short and long-term disability programs from beginning to end. Coordinated and processed new hires, terminations and salary changes into the HRIS system. Assisted with facility HR audits.

Conducted and scheduled new employee orientation. Uploaded / maintained HRIS system for new hires, terminations and benefit deductions. Produced / ran reports out of ADP system for various projects. Performed benefit administration for all locations. Managed FMLA process from beginning to end.

Assisted in maintaining all components of benefit program for over 2K associates. Performed all aspects of HR administration for one of Fincantieri's subsidiaries. Performed data uploads and HRIS maintenance tasks. Ate as a resource for management and associates regarding benefit questions and issues.

Managed local benefit operations and programs and assisted corporate in program policies, procedure development and implementation. Served as Plan Administrator for company's Profit Sharing and 401K Plan and Flexible Benefit Plan. Labor Relations Representative in absence of the HR Manager.Recruited and interviewed nonexempt job applicants, arranged interviews with department supervisors and processed applicants hired. Conducted and scheduled new employee orientation. Updated / maintained the HRIS system for new hires, training, terminations and promotions.

Provided superior service to customers which resulted in 96% of invoices paid with a single payment.Audited contracts to ensure accuracy of vendor rates. Processed various reports through software applications to ensure prompt payments and prevent potential payment issues.Worked in conjunction with Customer Service to resolve issues and defects by conducting a root cause analysis.

Maintained and updated the Human Resource data information. Designed/developed and maintained spreadsheets and database information for Human Resource projects and reports for corporate wide application. Coordinated the performance review process for all salary employees. Answered inquiries from employees, managers, and other staff members to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction with regard to payroll, benefit issues, personnel records and performance reviews. New associate orientation program ensured all of the required federal, state and company forms are completed accurately.Updated information on new hires, terminations and promotions. Coordinated advertisement placement with local newspapers and various advertising agencies.