Brian Locastro
Human Resources Manager at Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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SHRM-CP
SHRMJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Human Resources Management Certification
Villanova UniversityOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Food Handlers Certification
New York City Department of Health and Mental HygieneFeb, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Unity House
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
As the HR Manager, I abide by all Agency policies and procedures, corporate compliance, mission, vision, and core values and am responsible for the direct oversight of the payroll functions, benefits administration, hiring/recruitment, organization trainings and related processes and procedures.In my current role as the HR Manager, I supervise the Benefits Coordinator, Agency Trainer, Hiring/Recruitment Specialist, and the HR Generalist.As the HR Manager I assist, as directed, with the CPO with the interpretation of policies and practices, the implementation and maintenance of the Organization Safety Program, Hiring Process, Staff Training and Development, Pension Administration, Salary Administration and any/all other HR functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:a. Payroll and all related functions: timesheets, time clock, time and accrual systems, payroll processing, taxes payment, interface with Finance Department, pay check distribution, wage verification requests, garnishments, short and long-term disability coordination, workers’ compensation coordination, unemployment coordination.b. Benefit Administration and all related functions: health insurance billing and maintenance, life/disability insurance billing, unemployment insurance billing, and coordination of employee educational meetings and annual signups for all insurances. c. Coordinating and maintaining the hiring/exit process and all related Internal and External Hiring Processes with assistance from HR staff to include, but not limited to:i. Driver’s License Checks.ii. Criminal Background Checks.iii. Recruiting and Retention Efforts.iv. Interviewing and Candidate Selection Processes.v. Exit Interviews. Show less
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Hiring/Recruitment Specialist
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2022
In my previous position I was responsible for all agency hiring functions, which included but were not limited to; job postings, the processing and reviewing of internal/external applications, external hiring practices, the prescreening and interviewing of candidates, conducting reference and background checks, attending job fairs, conducting and teaching new employee orientations/onboarding, performing stay & exit interviews, and assisting the HR department with any/all activities relating to human resources practices and functions. Show less
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Black Book Market Research LLC
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Marketing Research Specialist
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May 2019 - Present
In my current position, I continually review data and metrics and produce and analyze reports to identify marketing and human resources trends in the healthcare industry. I develop and distribute comprehensive reports and presentations to support the development of strategic changes in response to market data. I also partner with the IT department to develop performance reviews and complete vendor assessments. • Investigate trends in human resources policies and procedures and distribute reports to the public. Show less
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10 Corso Como
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Italy
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Bartender
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
At 10 Corso Como, I managed daily bar operations, supervised and trained staff on policies and procedures, ensured guest satisfaction while executing inventory, ordered bar supplies, and performed pour testing to ensure bartender drink accuracy. I utilized various HRIS including; Workday, Kronos and HotSchedules. I also coordinated special events and created custom menu and drink lists. • Maintained limited waste to meet and exceed budgeted goals. At 10 Corso Como, I managed daily bar operations, supervised and trained staff on policies and procedures, ensured guest satisfaction while executing inventory, ordered bar supplies, and performed pour testing to ensure bartender drink accuracy. I utilized various HRIS including; Workday, Kronos and HotSchedules. I also coordinated special events and created custom menu and drink lists. • Maintained limited waste to meet and exceed budgeted goals.
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The Mercer Kitchen
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New York City
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Bartender
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
At Mercer Kitchen, I managed daily bar operations, supervised staff, and ensured guest satisfaction while executing inventory, ordering bar supplies, and performing pour testing to ensure bartender drink accuracy. I also coordinated special events and created custom menu and drink lists. • Increased revenue 20% over prior years by limiting out-of-stocks and training staff to deliver excellent customer service. At Mercer Kitchen, I managed daily bar operations, supervised staff, and ensured guest satisfaction while executing inventory, ordering bar supplies, and performing pour testing to ensure bartender drink accuracy. I also coordinated special events and created custom menu and drink lists. • Increased revenue 20% over prior years by limiting out-of-stocks and training staff to deliver excellent customer service.
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Zengo Restaurant
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622 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
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Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
As a restaurant manager, I oversaw opening and closing processes and daily operations for a luxury restaurant with 60 employees that produced $5M in annual revenue. In this role, I performed all human resources functions, including hiring and training staff, completing payroll processes, developing schedules, and providing employee reviews. I also facilitated employee training to promote professional development and increase customer experience and improve efficiency of operations. • Reduced turnover by 50% by applying hiring best practices and applying HRIS systems to improve scheduling. • Decreased waste by 30% over prior year by training and mentoring staff to increase efficiency. Show less
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North American Partners in Anesthesia
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Credentialing Specialist/Managed Care Contracting
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
As a credentialing specialist, I performed credentialing functions for a leading healthcare management company that serves over 3M patients in over 500 nationwide healthcare facilities each year. In this position, I completed all credentialing processes for physicians and CRNA's in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey with insurance companies to maintain compliance with policies, guidelines, regulations, and laws. I maintained and updated highly confidential databases of records and credentials, ensuring regulatory, accrediting, and membership-based organizations records, and licensure was up to date. Additionally, I sustained awareness of industry and regulatory changes related to credentialing. • Limited insurance payer kickbacks in territory by 80% by adhering to federal and state guidelines. Show less
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Wilson Farms
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Loss Prevention Specialist
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Oct 2000 - Nov 2012
At Wilson Farms, I provided daily oversight of 46 retail locations in the Syracuse area to ensure the successful achievement of sales targets. In this role, I trained and mentored district and store managers to increase revenue and meet customer service expectations, analyzing market and trends, managing the budget, and developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, sales, and service. I performed human resources functions, including hiring, training, and termination, to enable the accurate execution of organization goals. I also provided consistent, active leadership to ensure staff commitment and professional growth, and reviewed and analyzed operations to identify opportunities for improvement. • Decreased cash loss 70% over prior years and enabled stores to meet budgeted goals through staff training and leadership programs that limited waste, reduced cash loss, and decreased turnover. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2014
St. Joseph's College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising,
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