career objective

results-focused human resources executive eager to contribute expertise toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line business performance through strategic development, coordination and management of optimal benefit plans as well as effective leadership

profile

ø  offer numerous years of progressive experience in all facets of human resource operations including compensation/benefits package design and administration, recruitment and hiring, staff development, succession planning, m&a integration, and safety and regulatory compliance

ø  depth of knowledge regarding complex employment laws and regulations, including those under ada, cobra, eeo, erisa, flsa, and fmla; ensure compliance with sox, irs, and dol guidelines

ø  effectively lead strategic change initiatives; author corporate policies and implement new procedures that optimize staff / management interaction, increase employee motivation, retain top-performing staff, reduce potential for legal actions, and achieve corporate objectives

ø  create training programs to educate managers and employees on a diverse range of topics, including sexual harassment, ethics, employee complaint resolution, and performance management

ø  facilitate internal communications regarding career opportunities, benefits, and employee relations issues

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of functions; ability to perform multiple responsibilities simultaneously and under heavy pressure

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; maintain highest ethical standards and confidentiality

professional experience

chroma hr consulting, cherry hill, nj                                                                                         2007 c present

lead hr consultant / owner

• apply depth of knowledge towards providing client-specific human resources consultation for small- to mid-size companies in diverse arenas
• work closely with clients to identify individual needs and develop customized solutions; select projects have included formulating hr policies and practices, creating performance review processes, conducting benefits enrollments, and auditing of compliance practices

 

title resource group, mt. laurel, nj                                                                                                 2006 c 2007

director, compensation and benefits

• served as senior hr lead entrusted with developing total compensation / incentive program for all levels of staff and executive management for the country s largest real estate title and settlement services company with 3,000 employees

• conducted extensive market research to prepare job descriptions and highly competitive compensation structure; managed performance review process, benefits administration, annual merit compensation cycle, and annual variable incentive compensation plans

 

medquist inc., mt. laurel, nj                                                                                                           2000 c 2005

vice president, human resources

• established hr infrastructure, strategies, policies, and practices for the largest medical transcription technology service company in the world with 11,000 employees
• played an integral role in hr due diligence and staff integration efforts as medquist acquired 40 companies within four-year period; substantially increased organizational effectiveness, enabling company growth and 66% increase in annual revenues to $500m

 

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• managed enterprise-wide recruiting, training, and employee relations issues; maintained 100% record of favorable eeoc determinations for the company
• expertly analyzed job functions of 3,000 employees to standardize job titles, job grades, and pay practices; introduced new pay-for-performance model for exempt and non-exempt employees
• successfully developed and implemented new healthcare strategy resulting in improved benefit design while reducing costs to employees and company; generated $3m in annual savings
• pioneered leadership review process to facilitate succession planning and provided executive coaching through a 360-degree review process for the executive team

 

the mcgraw-hill companies, hightstown, nj                                                                                    1993 c 1999

director, hr design (1996 c 1999)        

director, benefits (1993 c 1996)

• strategically structured hr strategies, plan designs, and policies for the largest international higher education publishing company with 16,000 employees
• achieved annual savings of $2.5m by redefining healthcare strategy as premiums increased by double-digit percentages
• reviewed, updated, and created online version of the employee handbook and spds to improve employee knowledge, understanding, and communications regarding hr policies
• led the data conversion and implementation of the benefit module of the lawson hrms application; introduced personalized benefit enrollment materials and employee self-service

           

henkel corporation, gulph mills. pa                                                                                                 1989 c 1993

manager, benefits

• managed us benefits program for this international specialty chemical company with 40,000 employees worldwide; identified, developed, and implemented all union and non-union pension and health and welfare benefit plan designs and policies
• granted accountability for compliance and administration of health and welfare plans premiums in excess of $18m, defined contribution plans valued in excess of $55m, and defined benefit plans in excess of $10m
• attained significant savings for the company by introducing managed care concepts as an alternative to the indemnity-only option; additionally improved benefit expense controls

 

~ community activity ~

scoutmaster / troop leader / merit badge counselor / eagle scout, boy scouts of america

education

lasalle university, philadelphia, pa

bachelor of science in finance

peirce college, philadelphia, pa

associate of applied science in accounting

 

~ professional development & affiliation ~

certified employee benefit specialist program, wharton school, university of pennsylvania, philadelphia, pa

hay certification in human resources

dale carnegie motivational training

member, society for human resources management (shrm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience in human resources and benefits management.  i excel at analyzing existing structures and developing highly effective solutions to optimize organizational design, boost bottom-line profitability, increase operational efficiency, and promote a company culture in line with business objectives.  i have successfully applied my skills and knowledge toward containing company costs while increasing employee satisfaction, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations.    to complement this background, i hold a bachelor s degree in finance, have completed cebs courses with the wharton school, and am a member of the society for human resources management.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  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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dear__________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting insert specific job title position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic analytical, strategic planning, and program leadership skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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