All aspects of Human Resources including the staffing of a new facility, Union negotiations and assisting in the developing of all policies & procedures.

Instrumental in opening a new facility, developing policies/procedures and hiring staff.Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, ADA, Affirmative Action and other State andFederal laws.Provide human resource assistance in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and orientation ofnew employees.Responsible for maintenance of employee files, verifying employment information andvalidating payroll records.Prepare personnel, ADA, workers' compensation, safety and Affirmative Action reportsusing PeopleSoft, Excel and other software.Administer employee benefits and workers' compensation programs.Chairperson of the Safety Committee, member of the management team and participated inthe TQM process.Monitor and provide feedback on the employee performance and evaluation process.Conduct grievance hearings, facilitated local union contract negotiations and administer6 union contracts.Developed and conducted training sessions instructing managers in supervisory skills,contract interpretation and conflict resolution.Assist employees and managers in identifying and resolving employment issues. Show less

* Interviewed and determined eligibility of potential applicants for services and * appropriate referrals. * Assessed client's skills and abilities then referred to appropriate employers for * interviews. * Established relationships with employers assisted with resolving problems, answering * employment questions and monitor the progress of placed clients. * Promoted and implement on-the-job training opportunities and developed training plans. * Conducted training sessions for applicants on resume writing, job-seeking methods, * interviewing techniques and job retention skills. * Active member of a professional union of State employees, filed grievances, conducted * investigations and participated on arbitration and negotiation teams. * Conducted training sessions for union representatives on grievance handling and contract * interpretation.

* Supervise payroll/human resources staff and participate on management team. * Work in ADP payroll and KRONOS timekeeper software. * Coordinate recruitment, perform initial interviews and ensure compliance with Company * hiring policies. * Administer the workers' compensation program, file claims, coordinate benefits and return- * to-work of employees. * Assist employees with medical, dental, 401k, stock purchase and other employment issues. * Ensure compliance with State and Federal employment laws. * Conduct investigations, ensure employee compliance with Company policies/procedures and * approve all terminations. * Assist supervisors with staffing problems, performance evaluations and constructive * discipline issues. * Maintain employee files, audit payroll records and participate in unemployment hearings.

* Responsible for all national & international recruiting efforts to include the screening * and initial interviewing of qualified candidates. * Coordinated the new hire process, conduct new associate orientations and ensure that all * paperwork is properly completed. * Investigate complaints and other employment issues, develop policies & procedures and * educate associates on employment issues. * Ensure that workers' compensation & general liabilities claims are properly filed and * resolved. Kept OSHA 300 log and filed the 300A.