(continued) 250+ employees Recruited to help open new company in Saddle Brook New Jersey, guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures recruit employees supervise a staff of 2 Human Resources Administrator and Receptionist, create group benefits databases and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records administer benefits enrollment and programs administer HR budget and handle HR generalist workplace issues. Key Results: * Manage payroll multiple locations and out of State with Paychex- software's- Time and Labor, HR On-line employee tracking, Preview web base payroll. 401K - audits- 5500 filing, Check Reconciliation, Audit Time off Accrual Summary, General Ledger, developed process and procedures. Attendance tracking system, implemented an attendance point policy. * Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of New Jersey Location. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation. * Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the offices employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm. * Negotiated approximately 20 salary offers and sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and non-exempt level. * Brought workers' compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury. Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible. * Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures code of conduct FMLA policy and benefits information. * Introduced company's first formal performance review program creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide. * Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. "Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position. Responsible for employee development and appraisal hiring and disciplinary actions as needed. * * Lead the department to ensure that policies and procedures are maintained that all employee issues are resolved in a timely manner and that supervisors are supported in communicating with their employees.

Highlights:

• Compensation
• Human Resources
• Policies and Procedures
• Audit
• e-Commerce
• Filing
• General Ledger
• HR
• HR Policies
• Payroll