Elaine Owens

406 S. Columbus Ave.

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)