Experience

North Shore Behavioral Health, LLC

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director/Director of Human Resources

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Wilton, Maine; Old Orchard Beach, Maine

• Director of Human Resources

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Old Orchard Beach/Wilton Maine Responsible for overall administration, coordination, and operation of the company's human resources department. Provides consultation to management on strategic plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget and policies.



University of Maine System

• HRIS Analyst

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Farmington Primary responsibility is to leverage the HRIS systems so that they meet the needs of the HR Department and the organization. Support the operational and strategic business activities across the System by developing, enhancing, and maintain Human Capital Systems. Work in collaboration with Internal Reporting, UMS IT, Universities, Centers of Excellence, and other departments to recommend, develop, and implement cost-effective solutions and best practices. Create reports and data modeling in… Show more Primary responsibility is to leverage the HRIS systems so that they meet the needs of the HR Department and the organization. Support the operational and strategic business activities across the System by developing, enhancing, and maintain Human Capital Systems. Work in collaboration with Internal Reporting, UMS IT, Universities, Centers of Excellence, and other departments to recommend, develop, and implement cost-effective solutions and best practices. Create reports and data modeling in response to internal and external needs. Show less



University of Maine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Compensation & Benefits

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

  • Assists the Director of Human Resources with employee relations and counseling • Oversees workers compensation, tuition waiver, family medical leave and training programs • Manages and supervises payroll for over 400 employees • Manages the campus performance evaluation program • Creates queries and reports from HRIS system for campus Human Resource, benefit, and compensation issues and as requested from various campus departments • Complies will all miscellaneous reporting and… Show more • Assists the Director of Human Resources with employee relations and counseling • Oversees workers compensation, tuition waiver, family medical leave and training programs • Manages and supervises payroll for over 400 employees • Manages the campus performance evaluation program • Creates queries and reports from HRIS system for campus Human Resource, benefit, and compensation issues and as requested from various campus departments • Complies will all miscellaneous reporting and data development, such as: IPEDS, unemployment, CUPA, etc. • Manages implementation and campus training for applicant tracking software • Liaison with other campuses for compensation discussions • Interprets diverse union contracts and applies the union language pertaining to the human resource subject areas such as leave of absence, pay increases, promotions, discipline, etc. • Communicates verbally, electronically and in writing on a variety of subjects to individuals, departments, and agencies. • Reviews policies and procedures in Human Resource office and analyzes effectiveness of practices, recommending changes where applicable. • Identifies preferable procedures, cost saving practices to suggest to director, and formulates reports to communicate information. • Affirmative Action Officer for employment search committees • Manages the maintenance of all personnel files

• HR/Payroll/Benefits Specialist II

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Interprets, implements, and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to payroll/benefits • Ensures payroll database reflects current and accurate information; verifies and inputs pay and data changes • Develops and writes queries for all Human Resource, benefit, and compensation issues for campus • Calculates termination payments in compliance with policy and federal and state laws; calculates adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments and overpayment of… Show more • Interprets, implements, and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to payroll/benefits • Ensures payroll database reflects current and accurate information; verifies and inputs pay and data changes • Develops and writes queries for all Human Resource, benefit, and compensation issues for campus • Calculates termination payments in compliance with policy and federal and state laws; calculates adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments and overpayment of wages; • Audits and maintains accurate benefit use and accruals • Submits payroll and benefit reports to external agencies as requested; • Conducts new employee orientations, notifies new/existing employees on benefits, health, dental, medical, Family Medical Leave, Workers Compensation, and COBRA • Counsels employees on health-related disability, leave without pay, Family Medical Leave, and Workers Compensation • Tracks, reports and monitors Workers Compensation claims • Maintains personnel and payroll records as set forth in records retention schedules. • Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel actions; confidential and sensitive performance problems; documents of non-renewal and termination actions, organizational plans, and legal actions where premature disclosure could disrupt activities within the HR office, the College or the community

• Administrative Assistant II

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2010

  • Assist employees and retirees with all benefit related matters, explain benefit policies to those enrolled in health, dental, life, vision, retirement or disability plans; coordinate employee benefits claims • Conduct or assist with open enrollment for benefits • Interview employees to obtain supplemental information, and research benefit files in order to determine eligibility • Investigate, analyze and resolve a wide range of benefits issues, which include documentation of the… Show more • Assist employees and retirees with all benefit related matters, explain benefit policies to those enrolled in health, dental, life, vision, retirement or disability plans; coordinate employee benefits claims • Conduct or assist with open enrollment for benefits • Interview employees to obtain supplemental information, and research benefit files in order to determine eligibility • Investigate, analyze and resolve a wide range of benefits issues, which include documentation of the steps taken in the resolution process • Conduct or participate in employee workshops and determine instructional methods to be used; participate in employee orientation • Participate in the preparation and maintenance of all payroll and disbursement records, reports and files, and in the processing and issuance of the payroll • Compute and disburse wages and salaries, deductions, taxes and other withholdings • Calculate and process special checks, review, edit and make corrections and adjustments as needed • Maintain personnel files on all employees



U. S. Army Reserve

• First Sergeant

  • Feb 1997 - Apr 2006

  • Detachment NCOIC for the 1/326th Postal Detachment supporting 42nd Infantry Division and the 3rd Infantry Division across 5 Forward Operating Bases supporting over 5,000 US solders, 250 Georgian Army soldiers and 450 DOD contractors during OIF III • Duties encompassed postal distribution, finance, sorting, re-direct and overall operational support • Responsible for over $500,000 in postal assets • As a First Sergeant - Responsible for all aspects of personnel accountability… Show more • Detachment NCOIC for the 1/326th Postal Detachment supporting 42nd Infantry Division and the 3rd Infantry Division across 5 Forward Operating Bases supporting over 5,000 US solders, 250 Georgian Army soldiers and 450 DOD contractors during OIF III • Duties encompassed postal distribution, finance, sorting, re-direct and overall operational support • Responsible for over $500,000 in postal assets • As a First Sergeant - Responsible for all aspects of personnel accountability, training, professional development, welfare and discipline for a company size unit. • Implemented all required training, to include coordination of supplies, equipment and personnel • Supervised basic training company and processed operations and intelligence information Show less



Town of Smithfield, Maine

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 1996 - Dec 1999

  Smithfield, Maine • Reviewed ordinances and State Statutes as they pertained to municipal efforts • Created and maintained databases and spreadsheets to track over one million in tax revenues and expenditures • Coordinated and planned various town and official meetings, keeping minutes and town records • Drafted budgets and warrants for town meetings and elections • Managed the General Assistance program and food pantry for the town • Maintained over 1000 assessment records • Advised Board of… Show more • Reviewed ordinances and State Statutes as they pertained to municipal efforts • Created and maintained databases and spreadsheets to track over one million in tax revenues and expenditures • Coordinated and planned various town and official meetings, keeping minutes and town records • Drafted budgets and warrants for town meetings and elections • Managed the General Assistance program and food pantry for the town • Maintained over 1000 assessment records • Advised Board of Selectmen on specific topics • Maintained town contracts with various vendors Show less



U. S. Marine Corps Reserve

• E-7, Gunnery Sergeant

  • Sep 1983 - Feb 1997

  • Supervised administrative procedures , ensuring accurate personnel and pay records • Maintained personnel records for units of up to 500 personnel, ensuring timely entries and audits were conducted • Prepared correspondence and awards • Processed discharges and other legal matters • Maintained classified materials and files • Responsible for mobilization procedures in tri-state area for contacting and interviewing personnel and verifying individual records. • Mobilized… Show more • Supervised administrative procedures , ensuring accurate personnel and pay records • Maintained personnel records for units of up to 500 personnel, ensuring timely entries and audits were conducted • Prepared correspondence and awards • Processed discharges and other legal matters • Maintained classified materials and files • Responsible for mobilization procedures in tri-state area for contacting and interviewing personnel and verifying individual records. • Mobilized during Desert Storm – Acting Adjutant for 10th Marines (Rear), 2nd Marine Division Show less



U. S. Marine Corps

• Files and Directives Clerk

  • Sep 1977 - Apr 1981

  • Maintained files and directives for a battalion size unit • Performed various clerical duties per regulations