Summary

Proactive and results-driven professional commanding more than 15 years of progressive leadership success in human resources and benefits administration. Forward thinking change agent providing track record of developing and implementing new policies, improving processed, maximizing efficiency, strengthening corporate cultures, recruiting top talent, and actively contributing to large-scale corporate HRIS initiatives. Detail-orientated technologist and team layer recognized as Subject Matter Expert on several HR-related processes. Trusted and discrete HR professional who maintains awareness of emerging issues and industry trends. Adaptable manager demonstrating strong management, problem-solving, communication, analytical, and presentation abilities.

Career Experience

LifeStream Complete Senior

Confidential

• Managed and oversaw the personnel department within the Company. Advised management and employees on Human Resources issues. Participated in all facets of HR including employee relations, employee benefits, employee performance evaluations, staffing and recruitment, orientation and employee development. Developed, recommended, interpreted and managed personnel policies and procedures prepare and maintain employee handbook on policies and procedures. Monitors the organizations benefit programs for compliance with contracts, plan document provisions and federally mandated requirements. Coordinate the open enrollment process for employee benefits. Coordinate and manage compliance with the Affordable Care Act ACA . Research new programs, practices, techniques and trends in the field of human resources management develop programs, policies and practices related to benefits prepare monthly reports and make recommendations to initiate new programs or improve existing programs implement changes as directed. Provided guidance on wage and hour questions, FMLA, and other applicable employment laws. Partnered with the management team in aligning staff, policy and procedures to help meet the business objectives. Advised management on employee relation issues such as coaching and counseling, discipline and separations. Made recommendations and decisions about hiring, discipline and termination of employees ensuring fairness and consistency. Conducted employee relations counseling, perform all investigations for employment related issues Sexual harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, etc Investigated, negotiated, and communicated a resolution to charges filed with the Department of Labor and/or EEOC or other agencies. Ensured company compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying current on existing and new legislation anticipating legislation enforcing adherence to requirements advising management on needed actions.

Confidential

Contract Recruiter

• Recruited sourced and hired for heavy volume financial call center. Work directly with department managers to determine appropriate operational recruiting strategies and priorities. Work in partnership with management in identifying risks associated with current business practices. Provided my expertise as a subject matter expert by making appropriate recommendations and improvements to management in local, state and federal employment laws. Maintained communication with departments on all human resources related issues. Worked swiftly and independently on company objectives according to the business needs. Maintained flow of 300 applicants

Confidential

Sr. Human Resource Generalist/Recruiter

• Responsible for the recruitment and hiring for 8 facilities in 4 states which included all corporate staff, executive and senior management as well as aircraft mechanics, exempt and non-exempt positions. Applied effective professional HR practices, ensuring consistency compliance with employment laws regulations, affirmative action, and FLSA. Delivered a wide range of Human
• Resources consulting services to include policy/procedure interpretation regarding staffing and recruitment. Developed and managed college recruitment, responsible for attracting and recruiting top college graduates to Cutter Aviation. Developed relationships with campus leaders, faculty, and administrators. Grew Cutter's brand awareness on campus by coordinating all recruiting events, such as career fairs, receptions, presentations, and additional networking activities. Developed staffing and recruiting plans for critical positions. Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills while consulting with clients to determine their needs and priorities. Provided innovative and progressive consultative services on staffing alternatives. Sourced and recruited qualified diverse talent utilizing community agencies and resources. Assisted employees with benefits, 401K benefits and workers compensation on an as needed basis. Administered drug and alcohol testing. Maintained flow of over 700 applicants per year.

Confidential

Manager of Recruitment, Selection and Staffing

• Hired, trained, managed and retained a high caliber Human Resources recruiting team of 11. Coached all staff members to deliver outstanding recruiting and staffing services for Mesa Airlines. Administered recruitment strategies for Mesa Airlines. Developed and implement recruitment plans and procedures for staffing as assigned by the VP of Human Resources and management assisted in the development and implementation of new strategies and procedures to support the current and future hiring needs. Led all recruitment
• efforts for exempt, non-exempt, and temporary personnel for the entire corporation. Partnered with business unit managers to manage recruiting and staffing needs. Championed a Diversity program for Mesa Airlines liaison with the corporate Diversity unit. Worked in
• partnership with executive management to analyze needs, researched and suggested solutions to reduce turnover. Developed, led and managed the College Recruiting process. Developed and controlled employment/recruiting expenditures budget. Ensured adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing the employment process. Implemented companies first Recruiting Management System Airline Apps in collaboration with other HR functions.

Computer Experience:

• ADP
• PowerSource
• HR ProBusiness
• Crystal Reports
• Peoplesoft
• Proprietary Applicant Tracking Systems
• Lotus Notes
• Oracle
• MS Office Products, specifically-Word, Excel, Power point, Access and Outlook.
• Recruitmax