HR Professional

Posted on: 2006-08-30

LORRAINE P. ELSHIEKH 1854 Dover Road Wantagh, NY 11793 Phone: (516) 978-2609 Alternate: (516) 679-9540 Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dedicated high energy Human Resource Professional with extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resource Management. A strategic partner in providing consultative, analytical, strategic and administrative direction. An ability to analytically and systematically manage several projects simultaneously, meet objectives and work well under pressure. Results driven with a proven track record to identify and achieve corporate goals. High standard of integrity with strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills. Talent Acquisition and Management Demonstrated performance record in high-volume, multi-level talent acquisition in a variety of industries such as Marketing, IT/IS, Creative, Publishing, Insurance, Medical, Bio-Tech, Supply Chain, Retail, Hospitality, Non-Profit, Real Estate, and Sales. Work closely with hiring managers to define candidate profile and implement selection process. Formulate recruitment strategies, marketing campaigns and creative sourcing techniques. Reduce costs and streamline recruiting processes by implementing rapid response recruitment infrastructure. Train HR staff to utilize applicant tracking, data-mining, AIRS portals, passive and deep web recruiting, and create college talent campaigns. Institute retention programs through development of orientation programs, implementation and training in performance management, organizational development and effective employee relations programs. Human Resource Management Provide extensive knowledge of employment laws and employee relations best practices to all companies. Apply sound business strategies, corporate initiatives, policies, and compliance procedures to increase productivity and profitability. Train and develop human resource staff for multi-units to administer policies and procedures, benefits, wage and salary, HRIS, and performance system. Build partnerships and implement innovative programs to cultivate these partnerships to achieve corporate goals. Avoid litigation through proper labor law compliance and by training management to comply with these laws. Led implementation team to build and launch internet/intranet human resource info center. Develop partnerships with outside vendors in order to negotiate contracts which provide cost savings and positive organizational efficiencies. Major competencies include: • Talent Acquisition • Employee Relations • Benefits Administration • Labor Law Compliance • Policies and Procedures • Wage & Salary Administration • Retention Management • Organization Development • Succession Planning • Budget/Cost Containment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE mercyFirst, Syosset,NY 3/2005-6/2006 VP of Human Resources Managed all human resource administration for this non-profit human service agency with 700 employees and provided strategic direction and heavy process improvement. Supervised staff of nine, responsible for staffing, employee relations, compensation, HRIS and benefits. • Created a in-house applicant tracking system and assisted in developing intranet • Updated HRIS- ADP HR Perspective system with relevant data for all tracking purposes and made sure integrity of data was accurate • Involved with JCAHO and COFCCA accreditation and heavy internal and external audits • Implemented self insured medical plan LORRAINE P. ELSHIEKH Page Two • Supervised all benefit administration including FMLA, disability ,workers comp, medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, 403B • Supervised heavy recruitment of 27 locations • Administered a new salary program and managed performance appraisals • Handled heavy employee relations, unemployment, terminations • Implemented and managed new policies and procedures • Developed an in-depth orientation program HR HORIZONS, Wantagh, NY 2/2003-3/2005 Owner 1/1998-3/2000 Provide wide array of human resources consulting services on site and off site. Provide consulting services by auditing HR practices, developing needs assessment; build HR infrastructures, handbooks, policies and procedures, performance management systems. Proven ability to partner with senior management in order to integrate Human Resource functions within business. Manage start-ups and restructure existing HR departments Guide management on problem solving, employee relations issues and labor law compliance. Heavy long term contract recruitment assignments which entail developing recruitment strategies and materials, identify candidate profiles, perform sourcing, target competitive companies, conduct resume searches, generate candidates, screen and qualify talent, refer talent to hiring manager, coordinate interviews, prepare offers, check reference and provide new hire orientations Consulting Assignments: • Henry Schein Inc., Melville – Contract recruiting assignment. Responsible for recruiting for the Accounting, Finance, Customer Service, Engineering and MIS departments. • Amalgamated Life Insurance, NYC – Contract recruiting assignment. Responsible for hiring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, MIS, Sales, Claims and Retirement. • VITEX, Melville – Recruitment for Bio-technicians and Manufacturing Engineers. • St. Mary’s Children and Family Services/mercyFirst, Syosset – Supervised HR Department while recruiting for an HR Manager, audited department and made changes to policies, personnel procedures, files, coordinated job fairs and college recruitment campaigns,, reviewed and recommended changes in recruiting, sourcing, and advertising strategies. Reallocated workload in department in order to save from hiring additional support staff, updated HRIS system and implemented self insured benefits plans, oversaw f flexible spending plans, 403b, workers comp and disability plans. • Reckson Associates Realty Corp., Melville – Develop policies and procedures, audit and review I-9 compliance, currently working on an affirmative action plan and development of a handbook. • MRW Group Inc., Huntington -- Employee relations, policies and procedures, performance management, recruiting, labor law compliance. Off-site management. • RGI, Greenvale—Supply Chain Recruiting, organize HR infrastructure, develop new policies, and develop and institute new performance management system. • NYRA, Jamaica –Interviewed employees to develop job descriptions for a compensation project PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE, Port Washington, NY 3/2000-1/2003 Director of Human Resources Managed all human resource administration for 700 employees and provided strategic direction, which were aligned with corporate objectives. Responsible for staffing, employee relations, and process improvements. Implemented innovative rapid response recruitment which reduced recruitment costs; saving over $3 ½ million. LORRAINE P. ELSHIEKH Page Three • Created a whole recruitment infrastructure by effectively using data mining search techniques, applicant-tracking system, job posting, college and job fair recruitment, internship and orientation program, which contributed to the reduction of high turnover and retention. Developed HR staff to identify and assess skill sets, culture fits and effectively utilize new recruitment infrastructure to meet key talent and companies needs. • Streamlined all our human resource processes, implemented e-HR Dept. and intranet. Instituted and enforced new policies and procedures in order to maintain labor law compliance and administering any biding litigation. • Leveraged and upgraded talent companies heavy workload and deadline demands to build a “winning corporate culture” through effective coaching and training programs. • Drove culture change initiatives throughout organization by partnering closely with all levels of management and implementing open lines of communication. • Established retention techniques by implementing and administering new compensation and salary structure and thru developing a Fun Committee which provided employee activities such as Halloween party, summer picnic, ice cream social, etc. • Initiated a strategic partnership with one temporary agency in order to outsource all on call staff and new temporary staffing needed with higher quality staff and negotiated rates effectively in order to decrease payroll and benefit costs. SANDATA INC., Port Washington, NY 1990-1997 Director of Human Resources Responsible for all human resource administration and staffing of over 300 employees. • Designed, implemented and administered all health insurance and benefit plans including cafeteria, 401K plans, workers compensation, disability and COBRA. • Improved morale by managing all employee activities and enrichment workshops. • Avoided legal and compliance issues by developing personnel policies and procedures. • Active Member of Executive Committee providing open lines of communication as liaison between all levels of personnel. • Supervised mailroom, switchboard and facilities department. • Coordinated performance appraisals and salary administration. • Developed, implemented, and managed human resource information systems. • Established business and educational partnerships ensuring training, recruitment and community involvement. NATHANS FAMOUS INC., Westbury, NY 1988-1990 Director of Human Resources Supervised human resource department, corporate office and non-exempt staffing. • Coordinated wage and salary administration. • Negotiated union contracts and grievances. • Administered and implemented new benefit plan designed to reduce insurance premiums. • Directed workers compensation, disability and risk management. • Developed and administered training seminars. EDUCATION University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Bachelors of Science in Business Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; Human Resource Courses towards MBA Cornell Human Resource Certification Program (to complete) Certificate Employee Relations Law, Institute for Applied Management and Law LORRAINE P. ELSHIEKH Page Four PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society for Human Resource Management (PHR) Member SHRM Consultant Forum Founder and Chairperson of Local Port Washington Human Resource Network Member of American Management Association Member of World at Work Advisory Committee of New York City College of Technology Member, Alliance for Work/Life Progress Committee Member National Association of Mothers’ Centers COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Groupwise, ADP Horizon, HR Perspective AIRS Certified, Outtask Applicant Tracking, CHITS