Bridget Rath
Summary
Accomplished, results driven and versatile Human Resource Professional with 20+ years’ experience assisting and supporting HR initiatives and processes that include Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Development, Onboarding, Benefits, Colleague Support and HR Operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
NBT Bancorp
11.2022 - Current
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues by working directly with management, employees and collaborating with the HR Business Partner.
- Provide policy guidance to business line managers.
- Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations ensuring legal, regulatory and company compliance.
- Consult, coach and advise managers on performance management related to giving effective feedback/coaching, employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
- Assist managers with identifying performance barriers and provide recommendations aligning with best practices.
- Analyze effectiveness of current performance management practices and make recommendations for revisions when appropriate.
- Works with Lines of Business leaders to make recommendations for promotional opportunities including merit and promotional compensation recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal teams on assigned projects in support of the division’s business plan initiatives by planning, coordinating, provide updates as appropriate.
- Facilitate and support training initiatives in collaboration with Talent Development team.
- Support full cycle recruitment efforts through collaboration with Talent Acquisition team; provide recommendation based on compensation analysis.
HR Generalist
NBT Bancorp
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided high level support to the HR team and formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
- Provided assistance to leaders and employees facing employee relation challenges.
- Support process improvement and business initiatives based on data analysis, HR technology, as well as other HR related.
- Maintains appropriate level of business line knowledge.
HR Generalist
St Joseph’s Health
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided support and coordinated HR Initiatives; streamlined HR processes and functions
- Provided guidance and support to leaders with a focus on Employee Relations, Engagement and Performance Management.
Executive Assistant (Interim)
St Joseph’s Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided support and coordinated HR Initiatives; streamlined HR processes and functions
- Provided guidance and support to leaders with a focus on Employee Relations, Engagement and Performance Management.
HR Assistant
St Joseph’s Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided support and coordinated HR Initiatives; streamlined HR processes and functions
- Provided guidance and support to leaders with a focus on Employee Relations, Engagement and Performance Management.
Office Associate/Auditor
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed cash audits
- Supported employees with HR related functions
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Processed invoices and reconciled accounts payable transactions.
- Audited cash drawers and maintained records of cash balancing.
Supervisor
JCPenney
01.1992 - 01.2012
- Responsible for driving KPIs through coaching and consistent performance management techniques.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Directed and supervised team of 80 employees in daily operations.
Education
B.S. Business Administration, Human Resource Management -
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NYSkills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- Talent Development
- HR Policy Administration
- HR Initiatives/Project Management
- Compensation
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Team Oriented
Professional Development
- University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking - HR Management
- StandOut Certified Training (The Marcus Buckingham Co)
- Live to Lead Seminars
- Ongoing training in the areas of Coaching, Employee Engagement, HR Operations, Employee Relations
Volunteer Work
- Salvation Army
- Pope John Church (Oxford Inn, Choir, Food Pantry)
- Liverpool Youth Soccer League
- Rush Soccer
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist
NBT Bancorp
11.2022 - Current
HR Generalist
NBT Bancorp
01.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant (Interim)
St Joseph’s Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
HR Generalist
St Joseph’s Health
01.2013 - 01.2020
HR Assistant
St Joseph’s Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
Office Associate/Auditor
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2014
Supervisor
JCPenney
01.1992 - 01.2012
B.S. Business Administration, Human Resource Management -
SUNY At Fredonia
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