Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Human Resources Consultant / Contract Recruiter

    • Mar 2018 - Present
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    - Successfully and efficiently build the teams for large Eastern PA Excavating / Site Construction organization as Contract Recruiter- Consult with one of PA fastest growing non-profit organizations to develop and implement recruiting plans and strategies designed to fulfill company staffing needs. Optimize use of applicant tracking system to gain efficiency in recruiting process.

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  Stratix Systems

  • Wyomissing, PA

  • People Development - Human Resource Manager

    • Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
    • Wyomissing, PA

    Stratix Systems is a client-focused, technology firm specializing in IT Services, Content Management, and Imaging solutions. Widely recognized as an industry leader and trendsetter, the company's award-winning approach is guided by three core ideals – Client Service, Technical Excellence, and Innovation. Adhering to these principles is what drives Stratix Systems to continually deliver a wide range of infrastructure, information, and imaging strategies that turn engaging technology experiences into more valuable solutions every day. Whatever the application - IT Services, Content Management , and/or Imaging - Stratix Systems employs a full complement of experienced, in-house industry experts that can help you create and implement a scalable, cost-effective solution that works: for a single department or an entire enterprise.

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  Murray Securus

  • Wyomissing, PA

  • HR Consultant - HR Solutions Group

    • Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Wyomissing, PA

    My Human Resource management experience, in a variety of industries and in large publicly traded companies and smaller family owned businesses, gave a me a unique perspective on the HR function. That diverse perspective allowed me to provide clients with valued expertise in compensation sturctures, policy and procedure development, employee relations, HR audits, performance management programs and more.

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  F.M. Brown's

  • Sinking Spring PA

  • Human Resource Manager

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2014
    • Sinking Spring PA

    True HR Generalist and sole HR practitioner for Brown's, a Berks Co. bird / pet food manufacturing business. Provide exceptional business support in multiple Sinking Spring, PA facilities including production, warehouse and office (85 - 100 employees). Responsible for employee relations, employment law compliance, HR programs, policies & procedures development and compliance, compensation, performance management, staffing - recruiting, selection and hiring, training, OSHA compliance, worker's compensation and unemployment claims management, time & attendance.Select Accomplishments:Create comprehensive coaching, counseling and performance management and review system supporting a culture of fairness, communication, discipline and rewards.`Identify and implement change necessary to upgrade compliance in all areas of HR regulations. i.e. FMLA, ADAA, FLSA.Develop policies for new employee handbook; develop practices for corresponding supervisor manual.Analyze use of temporary staff resulting in cost savings and improved caliber of temp pool.Streamline work related injury / incident reporting process resulting in more thorough and earlier investigation and identification of safety issues.

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  Travelers Property Casualty

  • Wyomissing, PA

  • Human Resouce Manager

    • 1997 - 2006
    • Wyomissing, PA

    Partner with Reading Claim Service Center Sr Leadership Team; consult with 7 Senior Managers and 40+ Managers in Eastern PA and Southern NJ in various lines of business to maintain positive employee relations for 400+ employees and provide win-win solutions while achieving continuous improvement. Assure astute human capital development, from recruiting to performance management,effective compensation and strategic development.Select Accomplishments:Develop and facilitate regional training programs to support business goals. Prepare annual Affirmative Action Plan and champion diversity.Partner with Claim Leadership Team, consulting on company culture and integration of policy & procedure, staffing and opportunities through company merger.

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  Meridian Bank

  • Wyomissing, PA

  • HR Information Center Manager

    • 1990 - 1996
    • Wyomissing, PA

    In 11 years I held various, progressively more responsible, positions within Human Resource Department- Human Resource Information Center Manager Develop, plan, organize & implement HR Information Center to assure superior service to 7,000 employees.Select, train and manage customer information center staff of 7, fielding 300-500 questions daily from employees and managers on employee relations, policies and procedures, benefits and payroll.Communicate employee’s needs with HR team and business partners; developing solutions to achieve business initiatives.- Pension Specialist Stay abreast of Plan provisions and applicable government regulations. Insure consistent policy implementation through appropriate training of field staff specialists; efficiently resolve issues. Analyze processes, identify areas for cost reduction, and implement improvements.Effectively communicate with HR staff, retirees, employees and Plan trustee.- Human Resource Staff Specialist Provide education to employees on cafeteria benefit plan choices through orientation meetings, benefits hotline and on going communications.Administer Executive Incentive Plans and 401k Savings Plan.