Summary Human Resources Executive with comprehensive human resources experience including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, risk management and space planning. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resources strategic planning in order to support further organizational goals. Possess broad knowledge of human resources in for-profit and nonprofit sectors.Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies in savings. Strong ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Proven skills in employee relations and labor laws including complaint investigation to thwart thwart legal action. Areas of Expertise Employment and Staffing / Employee Relations/ Compensation and Benefits Design/Policy Development/ Labor Law* Harassment /EEO/ Training and Development/ Organizational Development* Safety and Health/Risk Management/Space Planning/Operations Management and Staffing / Employee Relations/ Compensation and Benefits Design/Policy Development/ Labor Law* Harassment /EEO/ Training and Development/ Organizational Development* Safety and Health/Risk Management/Space Planning/Operations Management Transformed Human Resources administrative function to strategic business partner working with senior management to drive key business and performance initiatives. Conducted extensive analysis of existing Human Resources organization and developed a business plan to update all policies procedures services programs and operations for various locations within the organization. Oversaw a team of five Human Resources staff to cultivate a unified and value-based culture throughout the organization. Prepared and monitored the Human Resources budget. Recruited screened and interviewed senior/middle management and professional level staff. Improved caliber of staff and made more timely placements. * Managed and monitored recruiting resources which included executive search firms employment agencies advertising firms job boards and social media. Reduced the hiring budget and saved over $200,000 annually. * Identified areas for centralization and best practices during the consolidation of six field offices into the Northeast Region. * Handled all aspects of several reductions in force and assisted in restructuring staff. Successfully partnered with outside counsel in connection to minimize potential risks. Coordinated related activities including salary and benefit continuation agreements communication strategies and outplacement services. Negotiated group premium rates for medical dental and long-term disability contracts with insurance providers. Consolidated all benefits to one centralized plan. Reduce health and dental insurance premiums by 20% which resulted in an annual savings of over $250,000. * Formulated and designed the compensation structure and performance management review process. Directed compensation strategies and developed a common review process to maintain equitable and effective salary administration internally and externally. Developed career ladders competency based assessment tools and individual development plans for all staff. Created career paths through job enrichment and enhancement programs. * Oversaw the selection and implementation of ADP's HRB a state of the arts human resources information system. Implemented and trained staff on "Total Performance" our online performance management system. * Conducted training webinars/sessions in interviewing techniques progressive discipline performance management supervisory training and change management. Accountable for working with our risk liability provider for the entire region. * Assisted in space planning and monitored office leases for renewal. Worked closely with real estate brokers. Incurred significant savings by comparing the cost of leasing space versus having staff work remotely. Key staff person of the Human Resources Compensation and Senior Management Committees. Made presentations to senior management and the board of directors to align Human Resources practices with the organization's strategic plan. * Developed an innovative Annual Incentive Award Program for fund-raising staff who generated 70% of the organization's revenues. Implemented a spot bonus incentive program for non-incentive eligible staff to align pay for performance strategies with the organization-wide goals.

Highlights:

• Human Resources
• Benefits
• Compensation
• Consulting
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Advertising
• Benefits Administration
• Business Plan
• Change Management