Experience

Berkshire County Arc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Human Resources

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Director Human Resources

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2022

  Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area Human Resource Director is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Human Resource Department and overseeing Employee Benefits to insure compliance with agency, State and other regulatory agencies. Develops strategic operating plans to accomplish annual goals and objectives for the Human Resources Department in support of priorities. Develops and sustains a progressive administrative infrastructure for monitoring and managing activities in pursuit of established goals for the… Show more Human Resource Director is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Human Resource Department and overseeing Employee Benefits to insure compliance with agency, State and other regulatory agencies. Develops strategic operating plans to accomplish annual goals and objectives for the Human Resources Department in support of priorities. Develops and sustains a progressive administrative infrastructure for monitoring and managing activities in pursuit of established goals for the Human Resources Department. Provides leadership for all aspects of human resources policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with organization’s mission, funding sources and regulatory agencies.



Taconic Biosciences

• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Oct 2016

  Upstate New York • Aligned HR strategy & services with operational goals • Developed & directed innovative recruiting programs to identify talent in a highly competitive industry. Supported both U.S. & global talent management efforts. • Applied new sourcing avenues including LinkedIn, industry-specific sites & niche recruiters • Reviewed & adjusted pay rates, temp-hire conversion times, & salary increases, resulting in improved retention of hourly operations staff • Wrote… Show more • Aligned HR strategy & services with operational goals • Developed & directed innovative recruiting programs to identify talent in a highly competitive industry. Supported both U.S. & global talent management efforts. • Applied new sourcing avenues including LinkedIn, industry-specific sites & niche recruiters • Reviewed & adjusted pay rates, temp-hire conversion times, & salary increases, resulting in improved retention of hourly operations staff • Wrote & managed Flexible Workforce policy to reduce turnover & risk, and to increase retention • Wrote external recruiting policy to ensure OFCCP compliance as a federal contractor • Advised staffing managers on employee relations processes & resolutions • Conducted compensation analyses company-wide • Oversaw functionality, process & compliance within applicant tracking system • Managed recruiting work flow strategies to improve quality of hire, & turnaround time • Partnered with executives to develop retention strategies which successfully reduced turnover • Wrote and designed policies to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations • Developed & led entire recruiting function for U.S. from strategic & operational perspectives • Managed vendor relationships with recruiting firms for temporary & direct hire placement • Served as development lead and served as SME for Oracle iRecruitment module rollout Show less



Snelling Personnel

• President and Franchise Owner

  • Feb 1984 - Sep 2002

  Albany, New York Area -Established and developed successful recruiting firm, serving the Capital Region and beyond • Hired, trained, and managed all employees in administrative, finance and sales capacities • Placed professionals in full time, direct hire roles within a wide variety of positions and industries • Advised applicants regarding interviews, preparation, and follow-up process • Created all advertising for attracting applicants and promoting business • Completed and oversaw budgets… Show more -Established and developed successful recruiting firm, serving the Capital Region and beyond • Hired, trained, and managed all employees in administrative, finance and sales capacities • Placed professionals in full time, direct hire roles within a wide variety of positions and industries • Advised applicants regarding interviews, preparation, and follow-up process • Created all advertising for attracting applicants and promoting business • Completed and oversaw budgets and planning, compensation, and benefit administration • Selected all software & system administration of computer network • Negotiated contracts, leases & purchasing for all office assets • Managed entire Quality Control of placement process Show less