JAMES JOYCE

SPHR, SCP
Albany, NY
518-698-3925 jjoyce9120@gmail.com

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Self-directed Human Resources Executive with over 15 years of diverse human resources, management, and
marketing experience, seeks to bring talent and vision to a respected organization that values hard work,
dedication, and results. Expertise in leading organizational personnel operations, improving employee relations,
and ensuring legal compliance. Demonstrated strategic planning and policy development experience that has
fostered an efficient and positive staff environment.

KEY STRENGTHS
Strategic Planning Policy Development Improving Employee Relations Legal Compliance Staff Recruiting
Performance Management Benefit Administration Staff Training Payroll Processing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M+W GROUP, INC., ALBANY, NY, 2015- 2016
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER (EASTERN TIME ZONE)
Responsible for human resource activities in the eastern time zone for this leading design and construction firm.
Worked on a team to develop and implement the companys human resources policies in alignment with business
goals. Instrumental in the implementation of the companys operational strategies at the companys largest US
site in Malta, NY and at other locations.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Main HR point of contact for over 500 employees at dozens of sites and 4 business units. Successfully and
professionally handled staff inquiries and challenging employee relations issues.
Rolled out a new global performance management system. Trained managers and staff in large group
settings and individually.
Founded and lead social committees at various business units resulting in improved staff morale.
Conducted onboarding sessions with new hires and detailed the organizations key initiatives.
Professionally handled downsizings and terminations for cause.
Leader in improving the companys employee recognition program.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, ALBANY, NY, 2009-2015
Transitioned into a part time consulting role with Vistec Lithography due to a significant reduction in their work
force. Eventually brought on other clients. Developed and implemented company policies that were legally
compliant, ethical, and improved overall organizational operational efficiency.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Guided employees through challenging staff-relational issues.
Recruited and retained technical, sales, and administrative staff.
Drafted company policies and accompanying employee handbooks, etc.
Oversaw staff training and development.
Developed and implemented company downsizing plans.
VISTEC LITHOGRAPHY, INC., ALBANY, NY, 2006-2009
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Reported directly to the US General Manager as the first US employee charged with managing all human resource
activities for this nanotechnology firm which relocated from the United Kingdom. Credited with developing and

implementing the companys human resources policies in alignment with business goals. Instrumental in the
implementation of the companys operational strategies.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Saved the company over $100,000 in recruiting costs by utilizing the resources of the company and hired
over 40 regular employees and a number of temporary employees.
Slashed company costs by over $150,000 in 2009 by negotiating vendor benefits.
Oversaw UK expatriate and immigration issues, managing the permanent residency process for staff
transitioning from an expatriate contract to a US employment agreement.
Formed lasting working relationships with senior management in the US, Germany, and the Netherlands
to improve company communication processes.
Created and led the Fun Team, which entailed organizing company recreational events and improving
staff morale.
Developed and oversaw performance management process by providing performance feedback and
implementing merit-based salary increases. Implemented a US bonus plan that rewarded staff annually
based on overall organizational performance.
Ensured employment law compliance (wage and hour laws, EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA, etc.)
VANDERHEYDEN HALL, WYNANTSKILL, NY, 2002-2006
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Handled all human resources activities for this 170+ year old not for profit childcare facility with approximately
270 employees.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Saved over $200,000 in recruiting costs by utilizing the resources of the Company and hired over 400 full
and part time employees.
Reduced print advertising and utilized more online services. Improved volume and quality of candidates
and reduced overall advertising costs by over $20,000.
Involved with organizational strategic planning and labor relations issues. Developed process
improvement initiatives with the Executive Director/Executive Council and implemented the initiatives.
Insured agency compliance with all employment law issues. Prepared reports for the DOL and EEOC.
Handled all workers compensation and unemployment issues.
RAIZE SOLUTIONS, MENANDS, NY, 2000-2001
STAFFING SUPERVISOR/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Reporting directly to the Vice President, supervised the recruiting and staffing operation for technical staffing
firm, managing the Firms largest account, overseeing all staff concerns including payroll inquiries, compensation
negotiations, benefits/travel policy questions, new hire paperwork, drug testing, reference and background
checks, performance reviews, and terminations.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Developed and implemented the Firms recruiting process.
Mentored recruiters and administrative personnel, and initiated process improvements.
YOH MANAGED STAFFING, ALBANY, NY, 1997-2000
PROJECT MANAGER/TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Spearheaded management of General Electric contract labor accounts, as well as other major US firms. Recruited
contract and permanent personnel for various clients nationwide. Oversaw all hiring and human resource
processes.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Generated record earnings while managing a $4 million project with 45+ Yoh MSS GE Power Systems
contract employees.
Developed and implemented the recruiting process for the firm.
Supervised and mentored junior recruiters

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS,
AFFILIATIONS

Siena College, Loudonville, NY. B.S Marketing/Management

SPHR Certification via HRCI
SCP Certification via SHRM
Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member of the Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA)
Graduate of CRHRAs first HR Leadership Class
Volunteer on CRHRAs website committee
Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course
Employment Law Training
Certified Internal ISO Auditor
Total Quality Management Training
Employment Law Training