Director Human Resources

• Mar 2016 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. is a not for profit organization committed to providing inpatient/outpatient services to the chemically dependent/mentally ill population through contracts with the Department of Corrections and other government related funders. Manage the Human Resources function including a staff of 2 in a fast paced, rapidly changing unionized environment in support of 150 team members servicing 250+ clients in a residential setting. Report directly to the Division Director.… Show more Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. is a not for profit organization committed to providing inpatient/outpatient services to the chemically dependent/mentally ill population through contracts with the Department of Corrections and other government related funders. Manage the Human Resources function including a staff of 2 in a fast paced, rapidly changing unionized environment in support of 150 team members servicing 250+ clients in a residential setting. Report directly to the Division Director. Lead all HR activies including recruitment, employee and labor relations, benefits and compensation administration, and performance management. • Within first 90 days reduced open positions by over 50% • Successfully implement FMLA oversight resulting in a 75% reduction in overall Leaves of Absence • Successfully implement Payroll and HR migration to next level ADP HR/Payroll system • Manage all Employee and Labor relations issues and concerns. Show less Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. is a not for profit organization committed to providing inpatient/outpatient services to the chemically dependent/mentally ill population through contracts with the Department of Corrections and other government related funders. Manage the Human Resources function including a staff of 2 in a fast paced, rapidly changing unionized environment in support of 150 team members servicing 250+ clients in a residential setting. Report directly to the Division Director.… Show more Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. is a not for profit organization committed to providing inpatient/outpatient services to the chemically dependent/mentally ill population through contracts with the Department of Corrections and other government related funders. Manage the Human Resources function including a staff of 2 in a fast paced, rapidly changing unionized environment in support of 150 team members servicing 250+ clients in a residential setting. Report directly to the Division Director. Lead all HR activies including recruitment, employee and labor relations, benefits and compensation administration, and performance management. • Within first 90 days reduced open positions by over 50% • Successfully implement FMLA oversight resulting in a 75% reduction in overall Leaves of Absence • Successfully implement Payroll and HR migration to next level ADP HR/Payroll system • Manage all Employee and Labor relations issues and concerns. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2006 - Feb 2015

Managed the Human Resources function including a staff of 3 Human Resources Specialists, for a high volume, rapidly expanding e-commerce business with 300 team members plus a large flexible, contract workforce to meet seasonal business requirements. Led overall activities related to the annual delivery of Employee Survey including survey delivery, feedback process, action planning and follow-up. Supported the leadership team through organizational, leadership and acquisition change.… Show more Managed the Human Resources function including a staff of 3 Human Resources Specialists, for a high volume, rapidly expanding e-commerce business with 300 team members plus a large flexible, contract workforce to meet seasonal business requirements. Led overall activities related to the annual delivery of Employee Survey including survey delivery, feedback process, action planning and follow-up. Supported the leadership team through organizational, leadership and acquisition change. •Managed the reduction in force of approximately one-third of the hourly workforce using both a voluntary and matrixed approach as part of the Walgreen acquisition, delivering savings of $500K. Methodology resulted in the retention of key employees while maintaining productivity, employee morale and quality standards. •Reduced overall turnover rates 50% and dependence on temporary agencies by increasing company staffing which improved the ability to hire a more industry specific workforce. •Reduced pharmacy and OTC turnover rates 75% by recommending and implementing new salary structure for both operations. •Designed and Implemented Wellness Program and Initiatives geared toward distribution center employees with 50% employee participation rate. •Created and implemented Employee of the Month Program including an employee recognition program (R.A.R.E). Programs contributed to 50 basis point gain in Employee Engagement Survey. •Coordinated the reorganization of Pharmacy staff to reflect the operational decline in business, ultimately transitioning the pharmacy fulfillment operation to a third party vendor. •Retooled process for applying for Leaves of Absence including implementing, monitoring and follow up on FMLA related leaves of absence. •Applied for and received New Jersey State Training Grant in 2009 and 2010. Training topics included Green Belt, Computer, First Aid and Supervisory Skills Training. •Developed and Implemented Worker’s Compensation Return to Work Program. Show less Managed the Human Resources function including a staff of 3 Human Resources Specialists, for a high volume, rapidly expanding e-commerce business with 300 team members plus a large flexible, contract workforce to meet seasonal business requirements. Led overall activities related to the annual delivery of Employee Survey including survey delivery, feedback process, action planning and follow-up. Supported the leadership team through organizational, leadership and acquisition change.… Show more Managed the Human Resources function including a staff of 3 Human Resources Specialists, for a high volume, rapidly expanding e-commerce business with 300 team members plus a large flexible, contract workforce to meet seasonal business requirements. Led overall activities related to the annual delivery of Employee Survey including survey delivery, feedback process, action planning and follow-up. Supported the leadership team through organizational, leadership and acquisition change. •Managed the reduction in force of approximately one-third of the hourly workforce using both a voluntary and matrixed approach as part of the Walgreen acquisition, delivering savings of $500K. Methodology resulted in the retention of key employees while maintaining productivity, employee morale and quality standards. •Reduced overall turnover rates 50% and dependence on temporary agencies by increasing company staffing which improved the ability to hire a more industry specific workforce. •Reduced pharmacy and OTC turnover rates 75% by recommending and implementing new salary structure for both operations. •Designed and Implemented Wellness Program and Initiatives geared toward distribution center employees with 50% employee participation rate. •Created and implemented Employee of the Month Program including an employee recognition program (R.A.R.E). Programs contributed to 50 basis point gain in Employee Engagement Survey. •Coordinated the reorganization of Pharmacy staff to reflect the operational decline in business, ultimately transitioning the pharmacy fulfillment operation to a third party vendor. •Retooled process for applying for Leaves of Absence including implementing, monitoring and follow up on FMLA related leaves of absence. •Applied for and received New Jersey State Training Grant in 2009 and 2010. Training topics included Green Belt, Computer, First Aid and Supervisory Skills Training. •Developed and Implemented Worker’s Compensation Return to Work Program. Show less

Regional HR Manager

• Jan 1999 - Aug 2006

Directed Human Resources functions for a sales, customer service, warehouse and distribution operation for regional staff of 1,000+. Managed a regional staff 4 Human Resources Representatives. Developed and delivered training curriculum for managerial and new supervisory staff. •Led Human Resources union avoidance practices, successfully avoiding several union organizing campaigns through interactive methods. •Developed and initiated a part-time hiring strategy using alternative… Show more Directed Human Resources functions for a sales, customer service, warehouse and distribution operation for regional staff of 1,000+. Managed a regional staff 4 Human Resources Representatives. Developed and delivered training curriculum for managerial and new supervisory staff. •Led Human Resources union avoidance practices, successfully avoiding several union organizing campaigns through interactive methods. •Developed and initiated a part-time hiring strategy using alternative recruiting sources and increasing part-time employee ratio by 20%. Adapted this strategy based on geographic location. •Designed, planned and implemented the outsourcing of driver workforce to 3rd Party Logistics Companies. Show less Directed Human Resources functions for a sales, customer service, warehouse and distribution operation for regional staff of 1,000+. Managed a regional staff 4 Human Resources Representatives. Developed and delivered training curriculum for managerial and new supervisory staff. •Led Human Resources union avoidance practices, successfully avoiding several union organizing campaigns through interactive methods. •Developed and initiated a part-time hiring strategy using alternative… Show more Directed Human Resources functions for a sales, customer service, warehouse and distribution operation for regional staff of 1,000+. Managed a regional staff 4 Human Resources Representatives. Developed and delivered training curriculum for managerial and new supervisory staff. •Led Human Resources union avoidance practices, successfully avoiding several union organizing campaigns through interactive methods. •Developed and initiated a part-time hiring strategy using alternative recruiting sources and increasing part-time employee ratio by 20%. Adapted this strategy based on geographic location. •Designed, planned and implemented the outsourcing of driver workforce to 3rd Party Logistics Companies. Show less

Senior Human Resources Manager

• 1988 - 1999

Held a series of progressively more responsible positions including: Senior Human Resources Manager Employee Relations Manager Human Resources Representative Special Projects Manager Held a series of progressively more responsible positions including: Senior Human Resources Manager Employee Relations Manager Human Resources Representative Special Projects Manager