Stephanie L.

Kelly
45 44th Street ] Copiague, New York 11726 ] Telephone: (631) 842-7085 ] Mobile:
(917) 837-2392 Email: ]
Director of Strategic Human Resources Initiatives
Client Relationship Management (CRM)/Regulatory Compliance/Employee Relations
HRIS Implementations/Policy, Procedure & Organizational Enhancements/Implementin
g Process Improvements
PhD (Candidate), MBA, BS (Computer Science), Director of Strategic Human Resourc
es Initiatives with more than 10 years of HR leadership experience in converting
corporate intent into action, most recently managing up to 15 direct reports ch
arged with providing HR and payroll support functions for 10 multi-state compani
es with 3,000+ employees and contractors.
HRIS, benefits & compensation acumen gained over the past 10+ years encompasses:
* Implemented in 4 months, all aspects of a series of ADP Enterprise HRMS initi
atives, that saved $100,000+ in implementation expenses.
* Streamlined HR and payroll staff from 15 team members to 5 over an 18-month t
ime period, which proved instrumental in increasing productivity while decreasin
g response time to employees from an average of several days to 24 hours.
* Developed comprehensive HR policies and procedures in an electronic format th
at achieved real-time proactive solutions. Consequently, employee turnover was r
educed by 40% due to renewed confidence in the company
Promoted 4 times over an 8 year period at Highbridge, and promoted within 2 mont
hs from date of hire at TheraCare.
Core competencies: Creating a Human Resource Vision; HR Leadership by Example; D
iplomatic Change Agent; Conflict Resolution; Supporting Multiple Business Units;
Formal Presentation Skills; Technical Systems Designs, Implementation and Upgra
des; and Forming/Leveraging Strategic Alliances.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THERACARE, INC., Islandia & Manhattan, New York
2005 to Present
(A health care service staffing firm that provides special instruction, speech t
herapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and behavior management services
to families in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut)
Manager of Benefits & Compensation - Direct operations of the HR and Payroll dep
artments to maximize efficiency and ensure that employer and staff needs are met
. Provide HR and payroll support for 10 companies in several U.S. states, includ
ing 3,000 employees and contractors. Administer medical, dental, life, retiremen
t, stock, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits. Facilitate new
hire documentation and compensation. Enforce laws and guidelines. Supervise up t
o 15 personnel. Generate comprehensive reports to support strategic initiatives.
* Improved morale by establishing open lines of communication, and providing at
tentive service and support to management and staff.
* Significantly increased productivity for HR and Payroll departments by develo
ping and implementing customized information systems.
Human Resources Consultant - Planned and executed the transition to a new human
resources management system (HRMS) to address changing organizational needs. Cre
ated policies and procedures. Supervised implementation and integration methods
to maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data.
* Enhanced technical capabilities and streamlined processes by implementing ADP
Enterprise HRMS for the HR and Payroll departments, and training staff in its u
se.
* Quickly learned the organizational structure and made an immediate impact in
a consulting role, leading to full-time leadership position.
HIGHBRIDGE ADVISORY COUNCIL, Bronx, NY 1993 to 2005
(A multi-services non-profit agency providing special education, early intervent
ion, after school care, and senior citizens services in day care centers and a s
enior citizens center for families and children throughout the South Bronx, New
York)
Director of Program Coordination - Earned several promotions to serve in highly
visible and versatile role that required proven expertise in HR and program lead
ership. Oversaw the Child and Adult Food Care Program, with complete accountabil
ity for the $1 million budget. Managed procurement for nine sites, using a separ
ate $1 million budget. Supervised, and trained staff. Administered benefits such
as 401(k), 403(b), Roth IRA, vacation, and sick leave.
* Dramatically increased workflow and collaboration between the HR and Payroll
departments by defining new systems and implementing the new ADP HR Profile syst
em.
* Balanced the needs/expectations of the organization with those of employees t
o enhance performance, retention, and morale while contributing to the bottom li
ne.
Director of Administrative Services - Spearheaded strategies to enhance departme
ntal productivity and effectiveness while managing payroll and other administrat
ive services for 500 personnel and independent contractors. Managed the $8 milli
on budget. Processed new hires. Prepared documentation and reports for accounts
payable (A/P) and other financial and operational functions.
* Leveraged technical expertise to introduce and customize ADP PC Payroll for W
indows and ADP ReportSmith for the Payroll department.
* Facilitated staff responsibilities by automating all payrolls, HR, and purcha
sing tasks.
Administrator, Family and Satellite Child Care Programs - Provided strong and de
dicated leadership to ensure operational excellence for multiple programs, inclu
ding Family Day Care ($2 million budget), Satellite Child Care ($1 million budge
t), and Child and Adult Care Food Program ($1 million budget). Managed eight int
ernal employees and 150+ independent contractors.
Systems Analyst, Program Support/Systems Analyst - Rapidly promoted from technic
al support position to evaluate and enhance existing programming. Analyzed utili
zation and compliance, and recommended strategies to boost revenues and attendan
ce. Prepared policies and regulatory handbooks. Conducted billing procedures.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Candidate for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Management and Decision Scie
nces
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Keller Graduate School of Management, Long Island City, NY
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science and Information Systems
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Professional Development
Human Resources Concepts, Payroll, Computer Fundamentals, Diversity Awareness, B
usiness Writing
Technical Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Quattro Pro,
ADP (Payroll for Windows, HR Profile, ReportSmith, Enterprise HRMS), Crystal Rep
orts, HTML