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HR Director (Connecticut New England Area) Human Resurces Resume


Resume of Candidate # 327165, is a Human Resources Director and Generalist with a track record of significant value-added accomplishments. Expertise include benefits design and administration, pension and 401(k)/403(b) plans, strategic planning, recruitment and retention, all hazards planning, succession planning, and payroll administration in both profit and not-for profit organizations.
 
Proven ability to create and enhance the human resources function by developing programs and processes that increases the effectiveness of employees, customers and organizations as follows:
 
  • Implemented Self-Directed Teams throughout major state hospice program starting with the Leadership Team.
  • Implemented a Telecommuting Program to reduce space costs and improve retention.
  • Negotiated and implemented successful benefit programs (medical, dental, life, pension plans) at low cost to the company and high satisfaction with the employees.
  • Designed, implemented and managed innovative employee recruitment programs, attracting highly qualified nurses, social service workers and management positions, keeping turnover low in a cost effective manner.
 
SUMMARY
 
Human Resources Director and Generalist with a track record of significant value-added accomplishments in benefits design and administration, pension and 401(k)/403(b) plans, strategic planning, recruitment and retention, all hazards planning, succession planning, and payroll administration.  Experienced in both public companies (consumer products and industrial distribution) and a not-for-profit (healthcare) company.
 
Proven ability to create and enhance the human resources function and develop programs and processes that increase the effectiveness of people, products and services, benefiting customers, employees and providers.
 
EXPERIENCE
 
State Level Care Management Company, Connecticut                            1994 - July 2007
Statewide provider of care management services to the elderly and adults with disabilities
Director, Human Resources
 
Directed and coordinated the human resource function for four locations and 210 employees including strategic planning, professional and executive staff  recruitment, direction and implementation of all policies and procedures, salary administration, benefit administration and employee relations.
 
Designed, implemented and managed innovative employee recruitment programs, attracting highly qualified nurses, social service workers and management positions, keeping turnover low in a cost effective manner.
 
Conducted employee evaluation surveys of all employees in groups as well as individual settings to determine job satisfaction and areas needing improvement.
 
Developed new procedures and revamped numerous old policies and procedures, incorporating them into Employee and Supervisor Handbooks.
 
Completed a comprehensive rewrite of all job descriptions and an analysis of job ranges as well as analysis of compensation and benefit structures in relation to the marketplace.
 
Implemented self-directed teams throughout the organization starting with the Leadership Team.
 
Conducted training on new policies and procedures and trained all supervisors and managers on applicable laws and regulations pertaining to labor, benefits and employment.
 
Implemented a Telecommuting Program throughout the organization to reduce space costs and improve retention.
 
Negotiated and implemented successful benefit programs (medical, dental, life, 401(a) and 403(b) pension plans, Roth IRA, and a College bound Fund, at extremely low cost to the company and high satisfaction with the employees.
 
Large Manufacturing Company, Connecticut                                   1990 - 1993
Manager, Human Resources
Managed the human resource function with full responsibility for staffing, benefits, wage and salary administration, employee relations, training and development, and safety.
 
 Developed and organized supervisory and management training programs including sexual harassment, effective employee relations and safety.
 
Developed and implemented the first testing program for new hires including skills assessment, language capabilities and mechanical aptitudes.
 
Large Distribution Company, Connecticut                                          1984 - 1990
Manager, Benefits and Human Resources (1988 -1990)
Managed the benefits and compensation programs for 1,300 employees in 30 locations.  Designed, implemented and administered pension, 401(k), wage savings plans and executive compensation programs.  Managed compensation, performance management, AA/EEO, employee relations, and benefits.
 
Manager, Benefits and Payroll  (1987 - 1988)
Managed the benefits and compensation programs and payroll for 700 employees.
 
Human Resources Administrator  (1984 -1987)
Administered human resources policies.
 
Major Manufacturing Company, Connecticut                                                 1972 - 1984
Executive Assistant to the President (1979 to 1984)
Various secretarial positions (1972 to 1979)
 
EDUCATION
 
BS in Business Administration, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (1981)
 
MEMBERSHIPS
 
 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
 Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA)
 Connecticut Association for Not-for-Profits (CANFA)
 Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
 Connecticut Association for Home Care (CAHC)
 Capital Regional Emergency Planning Committee (CREPCE)
 New England Commission on Older Workers
 Universal Access Committee
Connecticut Association for Health Care Recruitment
 

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