Staffing Programs - HR Strategy Development - Organizational Development and Tra
ining - Communication and Recognition Programs - Union Avoidance / Negotiation -
Performance and Succession Planning - Due Diligence / Benefits - Project Manage ment - HR Policies and Procedures - HR Metrics QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Experienced and self-driven human resource specialist with advanced expertise in
various aspects of personnel management and employee relations; compensation an d benefits management; and labor relations within the context of the business ma nagement system; and adept at confirming data, assessing issues, and providing r ecommendations to superiors to strengthen the internal control environment. Resu lts-oriented with focus on delivering vital information and reports within appro ved and preset timeframes. Proven management skills; render customer relationshi p-building skills to constantly deliver dynamic results. Exhibit capacity in com municating clearly and effectively with involved parties, fostering a collaborat ive team environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Automatic Data Processing ~ Queens, NY 2009-Present - Oversee operational activities and ensure timely delivery of service and projects to each client in all functional areas, including payroll, 401k, benef its, employee relations, training and development, and legal compliance - Work collaboratively with clients to drive thriving results while increa sing clientsâ⠬⠢ satisfaction and retention - Offer best practices for human resource policies and employee handbooks - Develop and cultivate strong professional relationships with clients at all levels to successfully support them in achieving their business strategies - Deliver critical and accurate statutory information to clients in payrol l or human resource areas, such as tax filing and / or benefits administration - Assist application users in instructing, navigating, troubleshooting, ma intaining, and evaluating to identify the best solutions and alternatives - Provide human resource management and support to versatile industries wi th workforce of 100 to more than 3500 regular and temporary employees - Assume full responsibility in performing daily human resource functions, including personnel management and employee relations (screening, recruiting, a nd training new personnel; mentoring and counseling current employees at all lev els of the organizations; investigating and resolving conflict and issues, expla ining and implanting contracts; facilitating exit interviews; and monitoring emp loyees compliance to established organizational policies and protocols), compens ation and benefits management (discussing separations / severance agreements; pr ocessing payroll, 401k, and other benefits; recommending and approving field sal es and operations employees' merit increases, promotions, stock options, and bon us); labor relations (attending hearings and administering conformity COBRA, FSA , and FMLA; coordinating EEOC / Harassment issues, employee concerns and discipl ine, and investigations) - Organize and facilitate training programs for various functional areas o f the company - Analyze wages and benefits surveys to maintain competitive compensation packages - Sustain continuous community, employee relations, and wellness activitie s to elevate community involvement and employee morale EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ASSISTANT New York University Medical Center ~ New York, NY 2004-Present - Functioned as employee negotiator under the general direction of the Emp loyee and Labor Relations Vice President - Identified and reported employee organization problems to department hea ds and supervisors - Actively involved in establishing supervisory training in the area of la bor relations - Interfaced with representatives of employee organizations to discuss lab or / management problems and give further details on company rules and regulatio ns - Supervised employee grievance procedure and informed supervisors on scho ol and hospital rules and regulations along with previous grievance decisions - Designed and led training programs to improve labor relations, employee organization, and management relations - Committed to improving operations, minimizing turnaround times, restruct uring work processes, and working cooperatively to provide quality, seamless cus tomer service - Responded to and transferred all incoming HR-related calls - Processed all unemployment insurance claims EARLIER CAREER HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (Internship) Pfizer ~ Augusta, GA 2004
LEAD TELEPHONY COORDINATOR
Knology, Inc. ~ Augusta, GA 2000-2004 EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION, Central Michigan University ~ Mount Pleasan t, MI ~ In Progress BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, Brenau University ~ Augusta, G A ~ 2004 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Payroll Training, ADP PayeXpert
Human Resource / Benefits Software AFFILIATIONS Member, Society of Human Resource Management, National Chapter Mentor, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Member, Society of Southeast African American Resource Group (SAARG) Employee Opinion Survey Ambassador, New York University Medical Center (NYUMC) AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS Team Player Certificate Award-ADP 2009, 2010 ADP Comprehensive Services WOW Recipient, 2009 New York University Medical Center HR Spotlight Recipient Award Winner, 2008 TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outloo
k); PeopleSoft; ADP (HR/B, Pay eXpert, and ReportSmith); Skillport; and Internet