Director Of Human Resources Resume
Middlesex, NJ
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A seasoned human resources/safety professional with extensive human resources, recruiting, employee relations, HR policies and procedures, safety, union avoidance, training, payroll, loss prevention, strategic planning, operations and program management experience within diversified industries in the United States and the Bahamas.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Designed, developed and implemented “Best Practices” for human resources, payroll, safety, operations and transportation.
- Designed, developed and implemented New Hire Orientation program.
- Delivered communication to employees and management to promote company’s culture.
- Provided coaching and counseling on employee relations and discipline issues.
- Provided leadership and support in successfully winning four union avoidance drives.
- Designed, developed and implemented Risk Management/Safety program.
- Directed Operations for commercial cleaning company.
- Participated in acquisition of two companies.
- Designed, developed, and conducted ongoing HR Best Practices supervisor trainings for all management staff.
- Participated in bi-annual mandatory employee trainings, achieving 100% satisfaction ratings.
- Designed and implemented monthly HR reporting system.
- As a member of Executive Staff, participated in and presented to Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Collaborated in successfully planning, designing, and executing reduction in force.
- Delivered services and implemented human resource plans including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, safety, and training and development.
- Assisted with staffing need assessment, leadership development, strategic planning and succession planning.
- Provided leadership in all aspects of staff performance, including evaluations, discipline, and disputes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, 2010 - 2011
Piscataway, New Jersey
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Directed and coordinated all Human Resources services to Ferraro Foods, Inc. staff and employees in New Jersey and North Carolina. Responsible for impacting cultural change to a world class organization.
Confidential, 2009 – 2010
Troy, Michigan
VP of HR and Operations
Directed and coordinated all human resources and operations services. Responsible for strategic planning, implementation of organization’s cultural change to a world class company and acquisition of two companies. Analyzed HR services, redesigned, and updated policies, procedures, and operations. Hegira
Confidential, 2007- 2009
Westland, Michigan
Director of Human Resources
Transformed Human Resources function from administrative role to business partner. Analyzed HR services, redesigned, and updated policies, procedures, and operations. Directed and coordinated all Human Resources services to Hegira Programs, Inc. field staff, employees and contractors for 15 inpatient and outpatient facilities in southeast Michigan.
Confidential, 2005 - 2007
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Director of Human Resources
Directed and coordinated all Human Resources services to Blue Line Foodservice Distribution field staff and employees in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Washington, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey and Canada. Corporate Internal Auditor - Designed, developed and implemented “Best Practices” for human resources, payroll, safety, operations and transportation.
Confidential, 2001 - 2005
Brighton, Michigan
Director of Human Resources
Directed and coordinated all Human Resources services to Gordon Food Service (GFS) division staff and employees in East Michigan, Toledo, Ohio and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
GFS Henry LeeMiami, Florida
Risk Manager/Safety Manager/HR Specialist/LP
Directed safety program for seven distribution centers and two warehouse facilities.
Confidential, 1987 - 2001
Miami, Florida
Human Resources
Managed Human Resources department for three distribution centers in Miami, Riviera and Vero Beach; and the manufacturing plant in Miami.
Safety/Loss Prevention and Control Manager
Directed safety program for eleven distribution centers and two manufacturing plants.
Confidential, 1984 - 1987
Miami, Florida
Accounts Payable/Payroll
Facilitated accounts payable and payroll departments for the Sheraton Royal Biscayne Hotel and the Grand Bay Hotel.
Confidential, 1982 - 1984
Nassau, Bahamas
Assistant Training Manager
Consulted and collaborated with management in the assessment of training needs. Designed, developed and implemented training programs.
AREAS OF STRENGTHProject Management - Program Development - Seminar Presentation – Motivation – Employee Relations
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Office - HRIS