A certified Human Resource (HR) professional with over 14 years of HR experience within various industries. My comprehensive HR knowledge includes recruitment/retention, benefits administration, labor/employee relations, payroll administration and training/curriculum development. I have proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct human capital planning in order to support and further corporate goals. I possess a broad knowledge of state and federal laws in regards to FSLA, FMLA, I-9, Workers Compensation, ADA, and OSHA. My core skills include: * Talent Sourcing/Recruiting * Employee Relations Specialist * Payroll (hrs.& $) Management * Labor Agreements / Union Negotiations (UAW, SEIU, AFL-CIO) * Performance Management * HRIS / Payroll Systems: Kroll, SAP, BrassRing, MDI, ADP, PeopleSoft * Compensation Analysis * Job Development * Safety/Risk Management * Workforce Diversity Metrics * Policy and Procedure Administration * Record Management: I-9's, Tax Forms, Employment Applications, etc * Morale Boosting * Employee Recognition * Benefit Administration * Guidance Resources/Employee Assistance Direction Professional Credentials Monitor employee performance through annual reviews, coaching and counseling sessions, award and recognition programs Partner with managers to develop action plans that will improve employee satisfaction survey Conducted full cycle grievance processes and confidential employee investigations Structured and implemented development activities for the staff to ensure lean operations via effective workforce training and education Managed all employee involuntary terminations. Conduct exit interviews for all voluntary terminations Successfully recruited for various different positions using Internet Job Boards, Employee Referrals, Job Fairs, Inroads Internships, Linked-in, Craig List, Google searches, AIRS training methods and company web site * Conducted New Hire Orientation via on line or face to face. Topics included are: Company History, Work Place Violence, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity training and Benefits Overview Administer and effectively apply Labor Contracts strategically to both Management and Union * Processed new hire employee paperwork and maintained full employee personnel and medical files * Consulted with several departments and managers of the operation to implement training and mentoring initiatives * Accountable for full cycle recruiting in the sourcing, interview and selection processes * Performed searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, social media networks, and employee referrals * Developed and maintained strong and confidential working relationships with employees, managers, educational institutions, and workforce development associations * Screened and referred applicants to hiring personnel in the organization, making hiring recommendations when appropriate * Maintained accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers interactions, and other recruiting activities to ensure a safe and thorough audit when required