Dedicated Human Resources Manager eager to contribute comprehensive background and experience toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Solid experience in driving HR functional areas such as recruiting, hiring, orientation, training and development, workplace safety and diversity, benefits administration, compensation, regulatory and corporate compliance, and budgeting.   

         Well-developed expertise in performance management, organizational management, payroll, HR strategy development, and multi-million dollar budget administration.

         Proactively create, implement and facilitate employee development initiatives, practical retention strategies, and employee recognition and award programs to bolster productivity, reduce costs, and increase employee engagement.

         Multilingual (English, Portuguese, Spanish) with impressive interpersonal and prioritization skills.

         Proven success in interpreting, explaining and enforcing employment laws and achieving a cooperative and cohesive workplace climate vital to maximizing retention and productivity.

         Well-versed in EEO and OSHA regulations, substance abuse investigations, union contract negotiations,  and HR program development and implementation.

         Ethical and discreet with an unwavering commitment to ensuring confidentiality of personnel files and documents.   

 

 

Taproot Foundations, New York, NY, 2010 to Present 

HR Consultant 

• Analyze and provide consultative guidance regarding client s talent management challenges, human resources needs, and organizational strategy development.

 

TCC Group, New York, NY, 2008 to 2009

Manager,  Human Resources

         Spearheaded complete spectrum of human resources operations including comprehensive transition and implementation of firm s internal HR infrastructure.

         Authored company employment manual to standardize policies and procedures, and collaborated with senior leadership to deliver management coaching and direction in employee development.

         Created, designed and administered compensation, benefits and rewards/recognition programs.

         Oversaw complete staffing and HR support for four locations nationwide.

         Orchestrated all strategic HR initiatives spanning talent and performance management, training and coaching, workplace diversity, succession planning, and retention efforts.

         Leveraged sharp attention to detail and accuracy in proficiently managing department s $4.7M annual budget, processing payroll, and coordinating salary review process for practice groups.

         Contributed advanced knowledge of employment law to provide crucial leadership with visa applications, employment classifications, and disciplinary procedures such as probationary and warning documents, performance improvement plans, and termination documentation.

         Championed design and deployment of firm s staff development program involving skill-based training, as well as internal and external training programs.

 

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Verified Identity Pass, New York, NY, 2007 to 2008

Manager, Human Resources

         Exhibited outstanding talents in staff program administration, determining salary structure by conducting market salary surveys, navigating performance management efforts, and migrating recruiting and hiring functions from third-party vendor to in-house.

         Participated in defining requirements for national personnel policies/programs including benefits and healthcare management, recruiting, advancement, and employee relations.

         Teamed with third-party staffing agency on employee relations and staffing for airport operations.

         Critically and frequently assessed HR programs and processes through defined metrics, feedback, and benchmarking against best-in-class service organizations.

 

Target Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, 2005 to 2007

Area Executive Team Leader C Human Resources

• Guided and facilitated district-wide Leadership Academy training for up to 80 executive-level personnel, with an emphasis in assessing and identifying training needs and devising most effective training plans and programs.
• Demonstrated significant leadership talents toward supervising six non-exempt associates and supporting 1,900 team members district-wide spanning approximately nine store locations.
• Proficiently oversaw talent and succession planning for all stores and diligently monitored and optimized employee relations throughout stores.

 

Lowe s Companies, Inc., Jersey City, NJ, 2001 to 2005

District Human Resources Manager

         Efficiently and adeptly drove all HR activities: recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, employee relations and performance appraisals for all levels of staff and involving 10 store locations.

         Exercised keen decision-making skills and sound judgment when advising management in disciplinary actions and termination procedures and enforcing employment laws related to diversity and inclusion, discrimination, and harassment.

 

Kearny Steel Container Corp., Newark, NJ, 1996 to 2001

Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Administrator

• Displayed exceptional versatility in contributing to new hire orientation, payroll, records management, benefits administration, and labor relations including union contract negotiations.

 

 

Almeda University:   MBA, Human Resources Management

                               Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

 

 

SPHR Certification (in progress - exam December, 2010)

 

 

Member, The Society of Human Resource Management, 2002 to Present

 

 

ADP Payroll, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), PeopleSoft HRIS, type 60 wpm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an HR Management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In addition to outstanding academic credentials, I offer excellent experience in full-scope human resources administration, proficiency in orchestrating cost-effective recruitment campaigns, and considerable expertise in organizational management, steering compliance, employee relations and retention, and talent management. To complement these qualifications, I offer proven capabilities in labor relations, succession planning, compensation/benefits administration, and training and development program development and delivery.  

  

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and dedication.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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