Ellen Nizich
Point Lookout,NY
Summary
Experienced Human Resources professional with a strong background in the healthcare sector. Skilled in negotiating and resolving employee situations while maintaining professionalism and meeting the needs of both employees and senior management. Committed to upholding high standards in the workplace, promoting efficiency, and fostering an open-door policy for employees. Adept at actively listening, understanding, and implementing appropriate corrective actions that are fair and equitable for all parties involved. Consistently surpassing expectations by cultivating valuable partnerships and collaborating effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including employees, peers, vendors, and senior managers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Culture Operations (HR)
Amsterdam House CCRC D/b/a The Harborside
04.2021 - Current
- Designed onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires. Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Partnered with senior management to define core values, mission statements, and strategic objectives related to organizational culture initiatives.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Enhanced cultural awareness through training sessions and educational seminars.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Reduced conflict in workplace by mediating disputes and encouraging open communication.
- Developed employee engagement programs to enhance organization morale.
- Evaluated external partnerships with vendors or service providers based on their alignment with company''s cultural objectives before entering contractual agreements.
- Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Director of Human Resources
Consilium Partners360 @ Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp.
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Manage the HR functions for500+ employees both1199 union and non-union employees
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management with the ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques
- Develop long term plans to evaluate work accomplishments
- Negotiate Labor Relations in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with union delegates and organizer during labor discussions
- Present facts and recommendations effectively
- Administer an effective recruitment program and hiring process according to federal and state regulations
- Negotiate, manage and maintain annual benefits program including health/dental/vision, FSA, Deferred and life insurance for non-union employees
- Compile1095C data
- Manage and track enrollment of employees in403(b) and401(a) retirement plans
- Oversee Department Heads with FMLA and administer short term disability and PFL according to guidelines
- Consolidate voluntary benefits with vendors to simplify and provide improved options
- Submit and track Workers' Compensation Insurance claims for all employees
- Effectively communicate with carriers on ongoing claims and quarterly claims reviews
- Monitor incident/accident claims and maintain OSHA log
- Emergency Management Exercise Team
Human Resources Director/Physician Affairs Director
Bethpage Medical, PLLC
01.2010 - 04.2019
- Managed the recruiting, advertising, selecting, interviewing and hiring of all employees for a large OB/GYN practice with9 locations across Long Island, Queens and New York City, mostly Doctors, PA's, Nurse Practitioners, including Sonographers, Managers, Medical Assistants, Receptionists, Billers and call center staff
- Worked directly with Medical Director managing25 clinicians regarding all non-clinical issues
- Prepared biweekly clinician payroll, completed anesthesiologists scheduling for Quad A - OBS unit, completed call schedule at affiliated hospital
- Liaison between outside delivering doctors and Medical Director
- Instituted use of HRIS system through Paychex
- Processed employment, termination, contracts, severance agreements
- Processed Disability, PFL, FMLA, FLSA and annual EEO-1 reporting
- Negotiated/Managed Risk Management for Clinicians - restructuring reduced annual cost from $1.8 million to $800K
- Managed hospital credentialing of physicians; maintained up to date records of medical licenses, DEA, and all certifications
- Negotiated Annual Healthcare, Dental & Vision Benefits to maintain cost efficiency; enrolled/terminated employees throughout the year
- Coordinated training of new employees; reviews of current employees; managed internship programs for PA's, NP's, & Sonographers, etc., maintaining relationships with schools and hospitals
- Administrator of EMR System - Intergy by Greenway and Paychex Flex SystemInstituted and maintained the practice's compliance program both corporate and HIPAA
- Chaired quarterly committee meetings, advising on company audits, compliance with vendors, and the work plan, including potential risk areas
- Monitored hotline, conduct investigations and implement corrective action
- Provided annual training to staff of200 employees
- Completed annual certification with OMIG
- Monitored exclusions with Streamline Verify screening process
- Disseminated compliance materials, including compliance posters and Code of Conduct
- Developed and implemented internal controls for prevention of illegal, unethical of improper conduct
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sales Assistant to Broker
Gruntal & Co.
- 5 years at Gruntal & Co
- As a Sales Assistant to Broker with80 million in assets under management - Series7 and63
- Assisted clients with investments; stocks, bonds, options, and mutual funds
Education
Human Resources Management Program
Molloy College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Finance
University of Delaware
Associate Degree - Computer Science
Nassau Community College
Skills
- MS Word, Excel, EMR, HRIS,
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective communication
- Solution driven
- Compliance monitoring
- Internal audits
- Document review
- Project coordination
- Critical thinking
- Investigative reporting
- Employee relations
- OSHA regulations
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Biking, Golf, and Yoga
Timeline
Director of Culture Operations (HR)
Amsterdam House CCRC D/b/a The Harborside
04.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Consilium Partners360 @ Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp.
09.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources Director/Physician Affairs Director
Bethpage Medical, PLLC
01.2010 - 04.2019
Sales Assistant to Broker
Gruntal & Co.
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Finance
University of Delaware
Associate Degree - Computer Science
Nassau Community College
Human Resources Management Program
Molloy College
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