Summary of Qualifications

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER with demonstrated success in leading corporate HR programs, managing both generalist and specialist matters, orchestrating organizational development initiatives, spearheading change management and deliverables. Key management team member expert in balancing HR goals with operational and financial demands in union and non-union environments. Expertise in the following:

Labor Relations/Negotiations  Multi-location/Multi-State Management  Technology Advocacy
Arbitration / Grievances  Employee Relations  Consensus Building  Recruiting/Development
Conflict Resolution  Staffing/Recruiting/Training  Retirement & Savings Programs 
Acquisition Integration / Corporate Identity  Payroll Audit & Management  Expatriate/Domestic Relocation

Team player with outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Excellent communicator capable of developing and nurturing professional business relationships and delivering informative persuasive presentations. Creative results-oriented business professional capable of leading groups through change, engaging a positive, passionate and proactive approach. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting inflexible deadlines.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER 2010-present
Confidential- Recruited to develop as a Strategic Partner a program in conjunction with small businesses initiatives partnering and placement within a multi-dimensional, diverse and cultural workforce. Responsible for onboarding, recruiting, training, development, conflict resolution, payroll, benefits, scheduling, planning, logistics and technology advocacy.

Confidential., South Hackensack, NJ 1998 – 2010
Manufacturer / distributor of plastic packaging films serving North America and western Europe transportation, beverage, food, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, electronics, construction, agricultural, and textile industries.

Human Resources Generalist (1998 – 1999)
Corporate Human Resources Manager/Director (1999 – 2010)

• Managed HR staff at multiple locations
• Partnered with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws providing necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, handbooks and standardized reports
• Assisted with the development and management of $6.5M departmental budget; set goals, budgets and plans relating to compensation; conducted cost benefits analysis and proposal evaluation
• Restructured employee competency based appraisal system, instituted service award performance incentives, and expanded existing handbook into 80-page resource and training tool
• Designed and implemented employee incentive programs recognizing service and goal management
• Responsible for the recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt employees and management trainees using standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and maintain a superior workforce; conducted recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified
• Assisted with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addressed company training needs for management development; measured training impact
• Designed and delivered HR related training programs e.g. appraisal/appraise/recruitment and selection, managing poor performance, customer care
• Investigated and prepared recommendations regarding confidential and complex employee relations issues; advised and assisted managers and supervisors with policy interpretation, progressive discipline methods and procedures, and other sensitive employee issues
• Prepared employee relations resolutions, memoranda of understanding and processing of side letters
• Analyzed situations when local agreements did not exist, researched and prepared recommendations
• Acted as point person throughout company for enhancements to their own departmental operating procedures
• Administered regulatory affairs, compliance and reporting with state and federal agencies governing HR operations

Selected Accomplishments:

• Participated in several successful union avoidance campaigns at Company’s southern location averting unionization of that facility
• Board appointed member of the Pension Committee with specific Fiduciary responsibility for oversight of the Money Management, Investment, Trustee and Record keeper of the single Company Retirement Vehicle for a 2,000+ population experiencing steady participatory growth
• Delivered $2M+ in annual corporate profit revenues instituting Full Replacement Consumer-Driven Health Care reimbursement program, systemizing travel reimbursement program, and reducing manpower levels through streamlining
• Replaced Defined Benefit Plan with Deferred Profit Sharing Plan to optimally serve Canadian-based staff.
• Orchestrated payment plans for severance, short and long term disability, and optional and dependent life insurance.
• Migrated 600 employees with acquisition of 2 companies during period of accelerated company growth. Directed closing of 4 U.S. facilities to offset economic volatility.
• Administered regulatory affairs, compliance, and reporting with state and federal agencies governing HR operations. Updated sexual harassment policies; revised Codes of Conduct for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Executed feasibility study advocating technology advances.
• Identified $2M+ 401(k) forfeiture revenues within weeks of being recruited culminating in fast track promotion to leader of Corporate HR program,
• Expanded scope and caliber of Substance Abuse Assistance Program

Confidential., Paramus, NJ 
HR Generalist

Education & Professional Affiliations

BA Candidate, Communications

HR Training: HR and the Law, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Advanced Benefits, Finance, Accounting

HR & the Law, Labor Relations, Performance Management and Employee Development

Society of Human Resources Management