Over 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Management, and Employee Relatio ns Seasoned and accomplished Human Resources Management professional with strong ba ckground in leading and managing HR initiatives. Proven senior-level experience in decision-making policy, direction business planning, government relations, a nd research. Talented in development and enforcement of policies and procedures . Skilled in analyzing staffing needs and creating effective solutions that res ult in maximized efficiency and reduced overhead. Exceptional interpersonal cap abilities, able to cultivate leaderships with clients and staff executives. Con fident and passionate with a mission to create a best in class HR department thr ough comprehensive utilization of HR tools and cutting edge out of the box ideas and practices. Key Proficiencies Employee Relations Human Resource Functions Budget Development HRIS Implementation Policies and Procedures Staff Hiring/Strategic Planning Benefits Verbal/Written Communications UAT for HRIS System Performance Evaluations/Team Building/Leadership Development Contract Negotiatio ns Process Improvement Professional Experience Confidential V HR Generalist I currently work for a consortium of observatories funded by the NSF. Coordinat e the implementation of human resources services, policies, and programs to staf f across all aspects of human resources and provide assistance to Managers in th e performance of their duties in both our La Serena and Hilo locations. Work across all aspects of Human Resources; compensation, benefits, recruitment, workforce planning, organizational design and development, training, employee r elations and performance management. Lead on HRIS implementation and automation for both sites. Lead on Policies and Procedures and Recruitment. Benefits Adm inistration and reconciliation of invoices and error reports from carriers. Vis a applications and refilling. Chilean Labor Laws and International labor and un ion HR issues. ACE Cash Express 2006-2009 Sr. Human Resources Manager; Talent Acquisition and Development The Senior Manager of Human Resources was responsible for directing the regional HRMs (18 HRMs) in all functional areas of Human Resources; including but not li mited to recruitment (passive candidates and direct interest), training, benefit s, compensation, payroll issues, and employee relations. Managed all aspects of HR employment law, Recruiting/Retention, Process Improvement, Vendor Management , Training & Development, Organizational Development, Regulatory Compliance and Relationship building throughout the company. Handled open enrollment and all c ommunications for 4K employees. Processed qualifying events changes, liaison be tween employees and carrier. Assisted employees with questions regarding benefi ts and helped enroll them on the system. Explain, summarize, and publish materi al which describes to employees their rights and obligations under their benefit plans. Handled grievances, take suggestions, and act as intermediaries between benefits providers and employees. Consulting Projects 2001-20006 Human Resources Consultant Utility & Energy companies, Law Firms, Call Centers, Trucking & Wireless Industr y, as well as Pharmaceutical and Medical Software. International assignment UK, Germany, France, Spain, China for 23 months. My consultative role was based on using knowledge of the participants business to meet audiences needs through us e of analytical skills, problem solving and relationship building. Verizon Wireless 1995-2001 Sr. Human Resources Manager The Senior Manager of Human Resources is responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources, including but not limited to recruitment, training, benefits, and compensation, compliance and employee relations. The Sr. Manager works with the Call Center Manager and Director to insure that all Human Resources respons ibilities and initiatives are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. Education Some college completed V Currently enrolled to complete BBA Areas of concentrati on - Human Resources, Employment Law, Training and Development Currently enrolled to take PHR in 2010 expired in 2009 and Group 1 Life and Heal th Software MS Office Guru, UltiPro, eRecruit, Adobe Professional, SharePoint, Kronos http:/ /www.linkedin.com/in/jennileer Affiliations SHRM, ASTD, HR People and Strategy, International Personnel Management Associati on, National Human Resources Association.