Human Resources Generalist Resume Elizabeth, NJ - Hire IT People

Skills: Multi-tasking, Negotiation/Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Organizational Development, Analytical Skills, Mentoring Skills.

SOFTS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AS400, Internet, CEDITS, ADP, Oracle

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Employee Relations/Human Resources Generalist 2008 to 10/2009
Confidential, Holmdel, NJ

Responsible for employee relations activities and documentation including counseling, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.
Act as liaison within the HR department as it relates to employee relations and legal matters.
Provide support/facilitation to managers for termination process
Coach employees on subjects such as career, leadership and performance development plans; assist employees during implementation of change management initiatives.
Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains Customer Care departmental policies and procedures manual.
Participates in setting vision/strategy for the function/organization.
Deliver executive level presentations
Assisting with implementing training programs, and facilitate focus groups to obtain feedback on the training.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Tracks paid time off, FMLA, STD, unemployment claims.
Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
Assists Benefits department in open enrollment
Conduct new employee orientation
Oversee employee application processes
Assists with Recruiting/Staffing

Human Resources Generalist 2000 to 2008
Confidential, Livingston, NJ

Recruit, evaluate, interview and hire candidates
Counsel managers on candidate selection; conduct and analyze exit interviews; review processes and recommend changes
Responsible for the compliance of federal, state and other regulated agency laws
Recommend and maintain records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Finalize personnel documents and approve as necessary
Develop initiatives and solutions that proactively address client/ employee needs
Evaluate strength and weakness of the performance management process
Provide support/facilitation to managers for termination process
Coordinate activities of various programs (salary payments, benefits and immigration processes)
Administer benefit plans
Expert on STD, FMLA, COBRA, Workers Compensation, etc.
Responsible for employee relations activities and documentation including counseling, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution and terminations. Liaise with outside counsel as necessary
Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs
Conduct and interpret salary survey data, initiates job evaluations and recommend compensation levels

Executive/Human Resource Assistant 1998 to 2000
Confidential, Bayonne, NJ

Extensive experience creating and maintaining PowerPoint slideshows and Excel spreadsheets
Assist President on various administrative projects
Handle travel arrangements and monthly calendars
Screen resumes and refer candidates to hiring manager
Assist managers in the documentation of verbal and written warnings
Maintained all company data in PC based applications. Extensive use of Microsoft Word & Excel, as well as, the Internet for data retrieval.
Responsible for managing all corporate email requests while interacting with clients on a daily basis.
Scheduled meetings and organized all travel itineraries.
Supervise security clearance for all new hires.
Responsible for new hire orientation, employee reviews, exit interviews, etc.

Owner/ Manager 1973 to 1998
Confidential, Staten Island, NY

Managed customer relations.
Opened satellite locations.
Hired, trained and supervised all employees in every location.
In charge of Accounts Payable & receivable and financial planning.
Supervise security clearance for all new hires.
Responsible for new hire orientation, employee reviews, exit interviews, etc.
Responsible for all aspects of controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data, and maintained all personnel forms and records.
Train Associates on Sexual Harassment, Safety Issues and presented Benefit Orientations.
Performed routine maintenance on all equipment.
Primary interface with OSHA

EDUCATION

PHR Certified
Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
Bachelor in Business Administration/Human Resource Management
PHR Certificate from Villanova University
SHRM E-Learning Certificate in Human Resource / SHRM Certificate The Essentials of Human Resource Management
Certificate in Human Resource Employment Law from the Employment Association of New Jersey