Senior Human Resources Consultant

• Mar 2023 - Present

Internal consultant supporting all aspects of HR. Recommending solutions and assisting with all human resource issues. Internal consultant supporting all aspects of HR. Recommending solutions and assisting with all human resource issues.

Professional Branding Specialist

• Feb 2023 - Present

As part of Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), I support candidates by assisting with career guidance through resume review and enhancement; by focusing on their strengths and skills to create their personal brand which will improve their marketability throughout their career transition. As part of Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), I support candidates by assisting with career guidance through resume review and enhancement; by focusing on their strengths and skills to create their personal brand which will improve their marketability throughout their career transition.

HR Manager

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2022

Managed HR Department members, while training junior members of the team, as we supported three distinct divisions: Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, across multiple states. Supported the development and coordination of department goals, objectives, processes, procedures, and systems. *Administered new manager orientations, followed up with coaching on employment law changes, interview techniques, employee relations, including recognition, performance improvement plans (PIP), and disciplinary action. *Spearheaded company compliance training on OFCCP updates. Inspired DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), compliance with federal and state regulations: EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), OFCCP (Office of Federal Compliance Contract Programs), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), Wage and Hour, OSHA Safety and other employment laws.*Created the AAP (Affirmative Action Plan), EEO-1, CA-EEO-1, Vets 4212, maintained all associated data annually; revised company related policies. *Partnered with IT Department for compliant system design (HRIS, ATS). Developed a new plug-in spreadsheet for proficient processing of tuition reimbursement.*Created training program and taught Communication Skills. Implemented additional employee training and development including annual Sexual Harassment Training. *Administered the employee evaluation process, companywide. *Facilitated round table discussions with employees to bring about company change.*Consulted with managers on critical positions; met regularly to remain current. Created and reviewed job descriptions; full cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt job opportunities. Extended verbal and written job offer at all levels. *Executed exit interviews, terminations, RIF’s (Reduction in Force), ensure all essential documentation.*Demonstrated experience and expertise when filling in for VP of HR at meetings, events, interviews, and travel. Show less

HR Generalist

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

HR Representative

• Aug 2007 - Jan 2011

Initiated full cycle recruitment in Pharmaceutical Research & Development (PR&D): posted open positions, job fairs, pre-screen candidates, coordinate with employment agencies, scheduled interviews, extend job offers. *Managed new hire paperwork, background checks, E-Verify, status changes, terminations. *Implemented orientation for temporary PR&D employees. *Administered the PR&D Summer Internship Program. *Oversaw Long Island Benefits Open Enrollment, and processed changes throughout the year for PR&D employees. *Completed exit interviews. *Coordinated HR activities: Annual Picnic, Health Fair, Financial Health Week, Bring Your Child to Work Day. *Represented HR at the monthly safety meetings. Show less

HR Assistant

• Feb 2001 - Aug 2007

*Pre-employment, employment, status change and termination paperwork. *New hire orientations and company tour. *Maintained and updated files, reports, forms, employee handbook, policy book, managers manual. *Tuition Reimbursement Program. *Employee incentive programs. *Customer Service Committee member. *ISO Quality Committee member *Leadership Forum Coordinator (set-up, track attendance, minutes). *Company Newsletter Editor. *Pre-employment, employment, status change and termination paperwork. *New hire orientations and company tour. *Maintained and updated files, reports, forms, employee handbook, policy book, managers manual. *Tuition Reimbursement Program. *Employee incentive programs. *Customer Service Committee member. *ISO Quality Committee member *Leadership Forum Coordinator (set-up, track attendance, minutes). *Company Newsletter Editor.