Jennifer Lemonds
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Skilled HR Director offering 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, payroll and long term care. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Daughters of Israel
09.2016 - Current
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Processed payroll for over 250 employees as part of sound human resources and financial management strategies.
- Advised administrators daily on issues such as labor relations, employee discipline, worker's compensation and general litigation.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
Senior HR Manager
HCR ManorCare
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Oversaw HR, payroll and benefits for over 600 employees in multiple locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Created programs to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement in daily business process.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Liaised between multiple facilities/divisions to improve communications and corporate compliance.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Staffing/Payroll Coordinator/Social Worker
HR Manorcare
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Managed daily/monthly scheduling of the Nursing department to ensure state & federal staffing compliance and support full shift-coverage.
- Posted daily staffing numbers and completed AHCA weekly staffing report.
- Oversaw Resident Trust Accounts and utilized office management software to record and track funds to remain in compliance with Medicaid minimums.
- Interviewed residents, families, and/or POA's to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs of the patients on Long Term Care Unit.
- Administered assessments to identify residents' needs and establish care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Kronos and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 25 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
HR Manager
St Augustine Health & Rehabilitiation
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for over 300 employees and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
HR & Training Coordinator/Payroll Administrator
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Trained and mentored all new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 600 employees and 800 contract laborers.
- Processed all paperwork for all H1-b, H2-b and J-1 Visa applications including renewals and extensions
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- Compliance management
- Employment law
- Recruitment strategies
- Organizational development
- Union negotiations
- Employee relations
- Labor relations
- Benefits administration
- Multi-state payroll
- OSHA Record keeping
- Psychosocial assessment & Care Planning
- Staff training and onboarding
Timeline
HR Director
Daughters of Israel
09.2016 - Current
Senior HR Manager
HCR ManorCare
08.2011 - 09.2016
Staffing/Payroll Coordinator/Social Worker
HR Manorcare
04.2010 - 08.2011
HR Manager
St Augustine Health & Rehabilitiation
02.2009 - 04.2010
HR & Training Coordinator/Payroll Administrator
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
03.2005 - 02.2009
MBA - Business Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
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