• Consulted and collaborated with small business owner clients to facilitate the development of Human Resources operations, including employee handbooks, policies and procedures, benefits, payroll, job descriptions and compensation• Interpreted policies and provide support and guidance on Human Resources issues for clients• Generated a high-caliber workforce for clients through recruiting of initial staffing as well as ongoing openings

• Managed human resources functions, including recruiting, hiring, benefit administration, employee relations, unemployment and terminations, leave, payroll, compensation, and special projects for a rapidly growing company in the energy / utility sector with over $30M in annual revenue• Performed quality counseling, personnel issue resolution, and employee relations through internal investigations and program development in compliance with all EEOC guidelines and company policies• Selected and entrusted by the CEO to represent the company in Department of Labor hearings and negotiate separation terms and agreements• Built and developed the human resources department from the ground up directly with the CEO• Generated profitability and customer and employee satisfaction through effective collaborations with executive and leadership teams to develop business strategies, compensation structures, benefit programs, and recruitment and retention strategies• Reduced average recruiting fees by approximately 15% due to renegotiating vendor contracts• Developed and implemented a new position acquisition process which led to eliminating unbudgeted hires and reducing talent acquisition costs• Improved employee development and corporate policy compliance by spearheading creation of corporate training position to educate employees and managers in multiple areas of HR• Maximized human capital and drove performance goals by writing and delivering performance reviews, performance improvement plans, continued education, and pay for performance rewards• Increased data integrity of custom detailed historical and current statistical data management reports• Minimized overall claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by championing corporate culture to ensure fair treatment of employees

• Executed semi-monthly $5M payroll processing and reporting, and full-service benefits administration of all company sponsored plans, including 5500 filings, summary annual reports, open enrollment, and resolution of employee claims• Developed and delivered presentations to executives, generated a smooth transition for new hires, and coordinated employee relocation efforts• Created policies and procedures for a new HR department supporting 400 employees• Strategically communicated payroll and employee benefits from PEO firm to on-site administration• Eliminated admin-challenges and increased productivity by establishing EmployEase HRIS system• Increased HR operations and performance by implementing ADP I-Pay, COBRA administration and background screening• Selected to participate on integration team for multiple acquisitions

• Performed payroll tax research and resolution of State and Federal inquiries• Guaranteed appropriate employee pay by auditing time and attendance and supporting the HRIS system• Generated accurate and complete employee data migration from ADP to PeopleSoft for new employees

• Managed the weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for over 1,500 employees located throughout the United States, open enrollment, billing, COBRA, wage garnishments and general ledger interface, and legal compliance and reporting, including Sarbanes-Oxley, Affirmative Action, EEOC and VETS• Performed new hire orientations, manufacturing support, and compliance for Union and Non-Union plants,• Led team member commitment to business, created positive work environments, and ensured employee retention by hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring a staff of five• Managed technical support, such as creating and coordinating HRIS systems training, developing custom reports, and designing and establishing the time and attendance program• Recovered 75% of premiums due to effective negotiations with carriers by identifying $52,000 of benefit premiums paid to carriers for employees no longer with the company• Increased participation in the FSA Health plan by 50% through vendor selection and employee education• Created and administered the Corporate Tuition Reimbursement program