Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10553 914-426-5679 ? AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Recruitment / Hiring * Orientation / Training * Benefits Administration * Employee / Union Relations * Legal Compliance * Discipline / Termination * Payroll Administration * Personnel Records Maintenance * Policy / Procedures Implementation * Personnel Supervision * Claims / Grievance Management * Continuous Improvement EXECUTIVE PROFILE PROVEN METHODOLOGY: * Advise supervisors on disciplinary / termination procedures to ensure correct handling and documentation in compliance with federal and state labor laws, the reby assuring favorable outcome of claims and disputes * Design and deploy innovative recruitment strategies which minimize hiring cos ts * Cultivate proactive employee relations to achieve long-term employee retentio n, reducing costs of turnover * Research, recommend, and implement cost-effective benefits packages * Apply skills in supervision, workflow prioritization, and productivity optimi zation to effectively manage department DEMONSTRATED RESULTS: * Successfully applied for and secured $55,000 NYC training grant for employee training and upgrade * Saved over $45,000 in unemployment and recruitment costs by successfully chal lenging claims and strategically placing ads and contacting community and non-fe e sources * Saved company $150,000 annually by revising employee benefit package and redu cing unemployment costs * Eliminated advertising costs by implementing innovative internal job fair to attract qualified candidates Work Experience HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Paper Enterprises, Inc. 2008 - Present Oversee and manage all day to day operations of Human Resources Dept including a ll employee relations functions for a Union and Non-Union Employees in a mid-siz ed privately owned distribution company.. Review and develop of HR policies. Han dle all benefits administration including negotiating benefit renewals. Handle a ll internal and external recruitment. Handle all disciplinary actions and unempl oyment claims and hearings. Negotiate Union contracts. Handle all payroll admini stration. Reporting directly to CFO/VP Finance. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Dumont Masonic Home 2004 - 2008 Major Functions: Developed and created first ever HR Department for a 196 bed no t-for-profit skilled nursing facility. Oversee and manage the day to day operati ons of the human resources department. Responsible for the writing and implement ation of all HR policies and procedures. Resolve employee issues for both union and non-union employees. Negotiate union contracts. Maintain HR compliance with JCAHO, Department of Labor and all State and Federal agencies. Reporting directly to Administrator. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER PSCH, Inc. 1997- 2004 Major Functions: Oversaw disciplinary and termination actions to ensure complian ce with all applicable laws within large community based non-profit healthcare a gency with divisions in both NY and NJ and over 1000 employees. Served as resour ce / advisor to supervisors and managers regarding interpretation of policy, pro cedures, and regulations. Resolved employee inquiries and grievances. Managed un employment claims. Maintained documentation and represented PSCH to Unemployment Insurance office to ensure favorable resolution. Compiled HR management informa tion at union negotiations. HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/SENIOR RECRUITER (1997-1999) Spearheaded high volume recruitment for diverse positions. Developed and impleme nted highly effective traditional and non-traditional recruitment strategies and initiatives PERSONNEL COORDINATOR New York Medical College 1991-1997 Major Functions: Handled day to day HR functions at large affiliated hospital. C onducted new hire orientation. Administered benefits and payroll for 500 physici ans, 150 administrative employees, and 200 allied health collective bargaining u nit employees. Negotiated local 1199 union contracts. Reviewed and resolved grie vances. Supervised H/R assistant. PERSONNEL MANAGER CASES, Inc. 1981-1991 Major Functions: Created and managed day-to-day operations of new personnel depa rtment for NYC funded non-profit agency comprised of 300+ employees. EDUCATION * Master of Science Degree, Human Resource Management Mercy College- Dobbs Ferry, NY * Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management Mercy College- Dobbs Ferry, NY AFFILIATIONS * Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) * Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA)