Jo Barlow

HR Director at myYearbook.com
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(386) 825-5501
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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Experience

    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Director
      • Jul 2008 - Present

      • Creation and maintenance of all Human Resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, on-boarding, creating personnel files, unemployment claims, administering benefits including COBRA/COBRA Subsidy/FMLA etc. • Conduct investigations to resolve issues and complaints of employees; disputes among employees and management and maintain documentation for the Company. • Work closely with company legal counsel to ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are… Show more • Creation and maintenance of all Human Resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, on-boarding, creating personnel files, unemployment claims, administering benefits including COBRA/COBRA Subsidy/FMLA etc. • Conduct investigations to resolve issues and complaints of employees; disputes among employees and management and maintain documentation for the Company. • Work closely with company legal counsel to ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are carried out in a manner consistent with applicable laws and counsel management team on new employment and benefit legislation. • Developed new employee handbook, performance appraisal, code of conduct, performance improvement policies and procedures and sexual harassment training for employees and managers. • Coordinate the company's recruiting, interview and selection process resulting in 46 new hires in 16 months. • Researched, selected and managed the open enrollment process for the following new benefit plans: medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, life insurance and 401(k). Show less • Creation and maintenance of all Human Resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, on-boarding, creating personnel files, unemployment claims, administering benefits including COBRA/COBRA Subsidy/FMLA etc. • Conduct investigations to resolve issues and complaints of employees; disputes among employees and management and maintain documentation for the Company. • Work closely with company legal counsel to ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are… Show more • Creation and maintenance of all Human Resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, on-boarding, creating personnel files, unemployment claims, administering benefits including COBRA/COBRA Subsidy/FMLA etc. • Conduct investigations to resolve issues and complaints of employees; disputes among employees and management and maintain documentation for the Company. • Work closely with company legal counsel to ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are carried out in a manner consistent with applicable laws and counsel management team on new employment and benefit legislation. • Developed new employee handbook, performance appraisal, code of conduct, performance improvement policies and procedures and sexual harassment training for employees and managers. • Coordinate the company's recruiting, interview and selection process resulting in 46 new hires in 16 months. • Researched, selected and managed the open enrollment process for the following new benefit plans: medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, life insurance and 401(k). Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Manager
      • Apr 2002 - Jul 2008

      Elimination of Position Provide all human resources services for 175 employees including: * Proactively maintain a positive employee relations environment, handle all employee issues to ensure equitable and consistent resolutions, conduct investigations and make decisions regarding counseling and termination of employees. * Work with store management team to identify and develop talent, ensure each Associate has an opportunity for career development and coach management… Show more Elimination of Position Provide all human resources services for 175 employees including: * Proactively maintain a positive employee relations environment, handle all employee issues to ensure equitable and consistent resolutions, conduct investigations and make decisions regarding counseling and termination of employees. * Work with store management team to identify and develop talent, ensure each Associate has an opportunity for career development and coach management team on the development and execution of game plans for employees. * Assess training needs and execute employee training programs including management training on union avoidance, Title VII and relevant Federal, State and Local employment laws. * Drive the review process to accurately assess talent and ensure consistency, equity, and effective utilization of payroll to maximize store performance. * Forecast hiring needs, recruit, and interview and ensure compliance with all applicable law and Afirmative Action initiatives. * Manage the open enrollment process and ensure proper administration of benefits information including healthcare, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan and worker compensation. Show less Elimination of Position Provide all human resources services for 175 employees including: * Proactively maintain a positive employee relations environment, handle all employee issues to ensure equitable and consistent resolutions, conduct investigations and make decisions regarding counseling and termination of employees. * Work with store management team to identify and develop talent, ensure each Associate has an opportunity for career development and coach management… Show more Elimination of Position Provide all human resources services for 175 employees including: * Proactively maintain a positive employee relations environment, handle all employee issues to ensure equitable and consistent resolutions, conduct investigations and make decisions regarding counseling and termination of employees. * Work with store management team to identify and develop talent, ensure each Associate has an opportunity for career development and coach management team on the development and execution of game plans for employees. * Assess training needs and execute employee training programs including management training on union avoidance, Title VII and relevant Federal, State and Local employment laws. * Drive the review process to accurately assess talent and ensure consistency, equity, and effective utilization of payroll to maximize store performance. * Forecast hiring needs, recruit, and interview and ensure compliance with all applicable law and Afirmative Action initiatives. * Manage the open enrollment process and ensure proper administration of benefits information including healthcare, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan and worker compensation. Show less

    • Director of Human Resources
      • Jan 2000 - Nov 2001

      Elimination of Position * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 75 employees. * Developed new policy and procedures, job descriptions, titles, competitive compensation plans and classified employees by position and responsibility as exempt or non-exempt. * Direct recruitment and interviewing of 12 of the 22… Show more Elimination of Position * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 75 employees. * Developed new policy and procedures, job descriptions, titles, competitive compensation plans and classified employees by position and responsibility as exempt or non-exempt. * Direct recruitment and interviewing of 12 of the 22 new hires in 6 months with a total cost per hire savings of $109,000. Show less Elimination of Position * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 75 employees. * Developed new policy and procedures, job descriptions, titles, competitive compensation plans and classified employees by position and responsibility as exempt or non-exempt. * Direct recruitment and interviewing of 12 of the 22… Show more Elimination of Position * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 75 employees. * Developed new policy and procedures, job descriptions, titles, competitive compensation plans and classified employees by position and responsibility as exempt or non-exempt. * Direct recruitment and interviewing of 12 of the 22 new hires in 6 months with a total cost per hire savings of $109,000. Show less

    • Director of Human Resources
      • Oct 1997 - Jul 1999

      Company Closed * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 120 employees and ten field locations. Company Closed * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for 120 employees and ten field locations.

    • Director of Human Resources
      • May 1996 - Jun 1997

      Company Closed * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters and 34 field locations. Company Closed * Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters and 34 field locations.

    • Corporate Staffing and Human Resources Manager
      • May 1993 - May 1996

      Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including: unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters, 63 Retail Stores, 5 Showrooms and the Distribution Center. Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including: unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employee retention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters, 63 Retail Stores, 5 Showrooms and the Distribution Center.

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • 1989 - 1993

Education

  • University of South Carolina
    BS, Accounting

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