Experience

Champlain National Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Willsboro, New York, United States



W Schonbek LLC

• Custom Business Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Plattsburgh, New York, United States



SWAROVSKI LIGHTING LTD

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Custom Business Specialist

  • May 2020 - Jan 2022

  Plattsburgh, New York, United States Helping our international customers realize their vision through custom made or designed luxury lighting fixtures.



SWAROVSKI

• Switzerland
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

  Plattsburgh, NY

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2019



Swarovski Lighting Business

• HRIS/Benefits Coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2019

  Coordinate, deliver, and/or assist with all internal & external training events, including Project Management, Sexual Harassment, & New Employee Orientation Coordinate all medical benefits and leave policies, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long & Short-term Disability, FMLA, & other internal Personal Leaves of Absence Oversee all performance appraisals for 400+ employees Manage the human resource information systems, both… Show more Coordinate, deliver, and/or assist with all internal & external training events, including Project Management, Sexual Harassment, & New Employee Orientation Coordinate all medical benefits and leave policies, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long & Short-term Disability, FMLA, & other internal Personal Leaves of Absence Oversee all performance appraisals for 400+ employees Manage the human resource information systems, both national and international systems Process payroll for 400+ employees- both Exempt and Non-exempt, as well as for Ex-Patriot employees, using Paychex and ADP payroll processing providers Prepare annual compensation budget worksheet Manage the 401(k) plan for the Plattsburgh office Prepare all data necessary to assist in annual 401(k) audits Prepare all data necessary to assist in annual Workers Compensation audits Coordinate all fundraising for internal employee situations, as well as for The United Way, The American Cancer Society, & The American Heart Association, Go Red for Women events Coordinate and oversee our Wellness Committee Assist in employee relations issues, & suggest resolutions to the situation Audit & approve monthly benefit invoices Oversee open enrollment for all health benefits Attend unemployment hearings, as needed Manage Workers Compensation program Show less



Schonbek Worldwide Lighting

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2011

  Weekly processing of U.S. & Canada payroll- approx. 400 employees Assist the Benefits Coordinator with daily activities Conduct employee investigations Prepare weekly and monthly payroll reports as required Troubleshoot payroll & HR problems Process short-term disability claims Process unemployment claims Handle employee questions/calls regarding payroll & HR issues Perform clerical duties as assigned Monitor leave benefit payments and balances Assist… Show more Weekly processing of U.S. & Canada payroll- approx. 400 employees Assist the Benefits Coordinator with daily activities Conduct employee investigations Prepare weekly and monthly payroll reports as required Troubleshoot payroll & HR problems Process short-term disability claims Process unemployment claims Handle employee questions/calls regarding payroll & HR issues Perform clerical duties as assigned Monitor leave benefit payments and balances Assist Manager of HR with both daily and confidential activities Monthly reporting to Swarovski North America Limited, our parent company Oversee all HRIS updates and changes Facilitate both onsite & offsite training Show less



Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.

• HR Associate

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2005

  Plattsburgh, NY Recruitment of non-exempt employee positions Assist with recruiting of exempt employee positions Data Entry in HRIS systems Audit & approve monthly benefit invoices Prepared monthly/quarterly/annual analytical & statistical reports for upper Management Handled all unemployment claims Conducted exit interviews Prepared data for annual compensation budget worksheet