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About Me

Experienced in Human Resource Management

As a Human Resource Generalist, I am experienced in directing all functional areas of human resources, including recruitment and retention, staff development, conflict resolution, performance management, employee relations, compensation administration/benefits administration, management coaching, counselling and termination. Worked in partnership with management to establish human resources strategies in support of corporate goals. Developed and/or launched proactive HR initiatives in organizations varying in size from 40 to more than 1200 in staff. Knowledgeable in employment law and related complaint investigations. Have successfully represented my company in EEOC and state discrimination complaints.

• Extensive background in managing all aspects of human resource departments with up to 13 associates, for companies with a single location, or multiple locations in multiple states.
• Demonstrated skills in interpreting/administering policies, practices, programs and processes; or working with management in developing new ones when needed.
• Skilled in program design, implementation and administration – recruitment, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits.
• Experienced as the principle, internal, human resource coach/adviser for management on compliance systems, company programs, and disciplinary/termination processes. Remain current on related trends, practices and regulatory issues in completion of this activity.
• Experienced in providing strong employer - employee relations.
• Proven ability communicating with all levels of a workforce – executive to front line - providing general human resource insight, policy interpretation, conflict resolution and guidance.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Budgets - Payroll administration (ADP) -Team Building - Strategist
Strong Interpersonal Skills - Recruiting/Placement/Retention (Management and Hourly) – Organizational Development - Performance Program Devlopment/Management– Confidential Record Maintenance Benefit/Compensation Programs Development/Administration – Handbook Development and Maintenance - Management/Employee Training & Development Federal/State Law Regulatory Compliance /Training (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, FLSA, etc.) - Employee Relations & Labor Relations – Union Avoidance - Workers Compensation – Safety Leadership - Counselling/Termination/Exit Interviews - Project Orientation - Training/Presentation skills –Decision maker - Loyal - Multi-Tasking Skills - Change Agent - Internal Investigator - Strong Business Communication Skills (Oral & Written) Conflict Resolution - HRIS Installations and Use (Ceridian, Lawson, etc) Computer Literate with Various Software’s