Human Resources Director
Posted on: 2010-10-28
Confident, highly energized and effective Human Resources Professional. Compassionate and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented professional with experience and proven success in planning, implementing, and supporting Human Resources plans and strategies consistent with company values and policies in a wide variety of industries and organizations.
Skilled at developing exceptional internal client relationships through careful attention to detail based on practical experience and successful strategies created to improve organizational relationships, cultural alignment and change, stakeholder management, and leadership sponsorship. Recognized as the ìgo-toî person for recruitment needs.
* Expert at efficiently and successfully responding to changing environments and situations. Known for strong client focus, high level of enthusiasm for effectuating business success, systemic thinking, and strong relationship building, consistently demonstrating integrity while simultaneously projecting a positive personal and professional image.
* Consistently recognized and recruited by executive management to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes and HR infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Employee Relations and Retention ï Employee Communication ï Education and Counseling
Management and Administration ï Effective Communicator ï Benefits Planning
Compensation Policies and Procedures ï Recruitment Program Development
Process Review and Improvement ï Process Analysis ï Team Development
Problem Resolution ï Employee Mentoring ï New Policy Rollout
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Base Technologies, Inc. 2006 to 2010
Human Resources Director
Oversaw daily operations of Human Resources Department, supervising a staff of three team members and training management on HR issues such as progressive employee discipline, company policies, and procedures.Served as an active discussion partner for the President and C.E.O and functional business leaders in matters of HR development and employee relations. Developed and updated all Human Resources policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook, Managerís Guide to Policies and Procedures, and the Recruitment Manual. Designed, planned, and implemented Human Resources programs and policies, including staffing, compensation, benefits, visa / PERM applicant processing, employee relations, training, and health-and-safety programs.
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* Directed flexible benefits and tuition reimbursement, as well as administrating plan and acting as fiduciary for the company 401(k) plan. Administered FMLA, ensured company practices were within EEOC regulations, EEO-1and VETS 100 reporting, and maintained company-wide Affirmative Action Plan.
WestStar Mortgage, Inc. 2003 to 2006
Human Resources Director
Developed Human Resources Department from ground up, authoring all operational procedures for a fast-growing mortgage-banking company comprised of 200 employees and 12 branch offices. Evaluated and recommended benefits programs to company principals, serving as administrator of these same benefits. Ensured compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations such as ADA, FMLA, Workersí Compensation, and COBRA.
Assisted in performance review, compensation, and salary-administration questions. Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual recruiting and Human Resources reports, served as company newsletter editor, and organized employee-appreciation events.
* Created the first employee handbook and policy manual, and authored an evolving procedures manual.
College of the Albermale 2001 to 2002
Administrator, Curriculum Construction and Technical Coordinator
Served as the personnel administrator to the Curriculum Instruction Department, and coordinated technical staff and operations. Maintained all faculty and staff schedules, conducted monthly time sheet review and audit, and performed all benefits and payroll enrollment.
Developed training material for internal staff, serving as liaison between faculty and administration, and managed a two-building facility including classroom scheduling for daytime and evening curriculum courses. Managed the course schedules of over 40 instructors, including syllabi compliance, state-required attendance reporting, and confidential grade submissions.
* Implemented a Performance Management Program to ensure goal realization, created and maintained the Adjunct Faculty Manual, and developed public-relations pieces to inform community of college activities and involvement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sapphire Technologies 1998 to 2000
Regional Special Projects Coordinator
Association of Sales and Marketing Companies 1998
Office Administration / Personnel Manager
Construction and New Development: Spaulding and Sly Colliers 1997 to 1998
Department Coordinator
Administration and Personnel: Klingbeil, Powell & Alrutz Parkfairfax CUOA 1995 to 1997
Administrative / Personnel Director
EDUCATION
Coursework Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Human Resources Certification Society of Human Resources
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resources Management
World at Work
Confident, highly energized and effective Human Resources Professional. Compassionate and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented professional with experience and proven success in planning, implementing, and supporting Human Resources plans and strategies consistent with company values and policies in a wide variety of industries and organizations.
Skilled at developing exceptional internal client relationships through careful attention to detail based on practical experience and successful strategies created to improve organizational relationships, cultural alignment and change, stakeholder management, and leadership sponsorship. Recognized as the ìgo-toî person for recruitment needs.
* Expert at efficiently and successfully responding to changing environments and situations. Known for strong client focus, high level of enthusiasm for effectuating business success, systemic thinking, and strong relationship building, consistently demonstrating integrity while simultaneously projecting a positive personal and professional image.
* Consistently recognized and recruited by executive management to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes and HR infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility.
CORE COMPETENCIESEmployee Relations and Retention ï Employee Communication ï Education and CounselingManagement and Administration ï Effective Communicator ï Benefits PlanningCompensation Policies and Procedures ï Recruitment Program DevelopmentProcess Review and Improvement ï Process Analysis ï Team DevelopmentProblem Resolution ï Employee Mentoring ï New Policy Rollout
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Base Technologies, Inc. 2006 to 2010Human Resources DirectorOversaw daily operations of Human Resources Department, supervising a staff of three team members and training management on HR issues such as progressive employee discipline, company policies, and procedures.Served as an active discussion partner for the President and C.E.O and functional business leaders in matters of HR development and employee relations. Developed and updated all Human Resources policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook, Managerís Guide to Policies and Procedures, and the Recruitment Manual. Designed, planned, and implemented Human Resources programs and policies, including staffing, compensation, benefits, visa / PERM applicant processing, employee relations, training, and health-and-safety programs.
Oversaw all recruitment activities from initial job opening, sourcing, and initial candidate contact to reference checks, offer letters, and new-employee orientations. Served as liaison for all Human Resource-related vendors such as health care, dental, vision, life insurance, and SmartBenefits.
* Directed flexible benefits and tuition reimbursement, as well as administrating plan and acting as fiduciary for the company 401(k) plan. Administered FMLA, ensured company practices were within EEOC regulations, EEO-1and VETS 100 reporting, and maintained company-wide Affirmative Action Plan.
WestStar Mortgage, Inc.
2003 to 2006
Human Resources Director Developed Human Resources Department from ground up, authoring all operational procedures for a fast-growing mortgage-banking company comprised of 200 employees and 12 branch offices. Evaluated and recommended benefits programs to company principals, serving as administrator of these same benefits. Ensured compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations such as ADA, FMLA, Workersí Compensation, and COBRA.
Assisted in performance review, compensation, and salary-administration questions. Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual recruiting and Human Resources reports, served as company newsletter editor, and organized employee-appreciation events.
* Created the first employee handbook and policy manual, and authored an evolving procedures manual.
College of the Albermale
2001 to 2002
Administrator, Curriculum Construction and Technical Coordinator Served as the personnel administrator to the Curriculum Instruction Department, and coordinated technical staff and operations. Maintained all faculty and staff schedules, conducted monthly time sheet review and audit, and performed all benefits and payroll enrollment.
Developed training material for internal staff, serving as liaison between faculty and administration, and managed a two-building facility including classroom scheduling for daytime and evening curriculum courses. Managed the course schedules of over 40 instructors, including syllabi compliance, state-required attendance reporting, and confidential grade submissions.
* Implemented a Performance Management Program to ensure goal realization, created and maintained the Adjunct Faculty Manual, and developed public-relations pieces to inform community of college activities and involvement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sapphire Technologies
1998 to 2000 Regional Special Projects Coordinator
Association of Sales and Marketing Companies 1998Office Administration / Personnel Manager
Construction and New Development: Spaulding and Sly Colliers 1997 to 1998 Department Coordinator
Administration and Personnel: Klingbeil, Powell & Alrutz Parkfairfax CUOA 1995 to 1997 Administrative / Personnel Director
EDUCATION
Coursework Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Human Resources Certification Society of Human Resources
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resources ManagementWorld at Work