Jessica Stellingwerf
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 20 years of experience in aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organizational design. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and engagement while fostering strong leadership partnerships. Skilled in implementing impactful HR strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Jag Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted in October 2023 to HR Manager after delivering measurable improvements in employee engagement and performance processes
- Aligned HR strategies with organizational goals, advising senior leadership on HR policy development.
- Led HR team, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements.
- Supervised and developed HR team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
- Managed disciplinary actions and fostered a positive workplace culture.
- Conducted sensitive investigations, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
- Investigated highly sensitive HR and Employee Relations issues, including: conducting investigations, obtaining witness and subject employee interviews
- Identified training needs and coordinated internal programs and external learning opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and monitored any changes in labor laws and regulations
Human Resources Business Partner
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Partnered with business leaders to identify department objectives and align HR initiatives with organizational goals, enhancing performance management and succession planning efforts
- Work closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Fostered positive, inclusive work environment by implementing employee engagement programs and initiatives, enhancing morale and retention
- Built and maintained relationships with department leaders, providing performance management guidance to enhance leadership capabilities in designated business units (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, corrective actions)
- Managed and resolved complex employee/labor relations issues, conducting thorough investigations to ensure fair outcomes and compliance with policies
- Managed FMLA, ADA, and other leaves in compliance with federal/state laws
- Supported the HR department in implementing strategic human resources programs, including employee recognition efforts and wellness initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Assisted in organizing and preparing documentation for TJC and DOH audits.
Human Resources Business Partner
ShopRite (SRS Envoy Services)
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed recruiting and onboarding from start to finish, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Work with managers to provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution, disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling
- Perform investigations into employee complaints and handle all employee relations issues
- Administered human resources functions, enhancing employee relations, talent acquisition, and benefits across NY and NJ.
- Interpret and modify company policies and procedures and guide employees and managers to ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, and monitor any changes in labor laws and regulations
- Supported employees with accident reporting, disability claims, and leaves of absence.
- Processed payroll weekly by reviewing and approving employee timecards, ensuring accuracy and timely compensation.
Human Resources Specialist
Eye Level (Daekyo America)
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to exit for over 400 employees
- Streamlined interview and hiring process by implementing innovative strategies that enhanced candidate attraction
- Work with managers to provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution, disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling
- Conducted investigations into employee complaints and resolved employee relations issues
- Developed and hosted weekly training webinars for HR continuing education series, improving knowledge retention among participants
- Coordinated monthly employee engagement events to strengthen workplace culture and foster collaboration among staff
- Administered benefits for new hires during onboarding process
- Implementation of new ATS/ HRIS system and provide training on the new system for employees
Human Resources Business Partner
Affiliated Monitoring
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Oversaw full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit for 300+ employees
- Managed employee relations issues, conducted incident investigations, and guided disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance and fairness in resolution outcomes
- Built and maintained relationships with managers, guiding hiring, performance management, and interpretation of company policies and procedures
- Advised managers on performance issues, coaching plans, and policy interpretation to ensure fair and consistent practices.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement and satisfaction programs, enhancing workplace culture and contributing to improved employee retention rates
- Championed HRIS system introduction, leading implementation and training efforts to streamline HR processes
- Managed new hire benefits enrollments and annual open enrollment events.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, and monitor any changes in labor laws and regulations
- Work with the legal department regarding policies and procedure updates and development
Human Resources Administrator (Contract role)
Fieldstone Properties I LLC.
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including interviews, background checks, drug screens, and compensation negotiations to secure top talent
- Streamlined hiring and benefits administration processes, improving operational efficiency
- Managed benefits open enrollment and ACA reporting, coordinating events for effective communication
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation increases based on performance reviews.
- Processed employment verifications and unemployment claims, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely resolution.
- Reviewed and verified monthly benefits bills for accuracy, maintaining budget integrity
Human Resources Specialist
CLP Skilled Trades Solutions
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Provide Human Resources support and guidance for 300+ employees in locations throughout NY and NJ
- Oversaw full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit
- Streamlined onboarding, reducing new hire time-to-productivity by 20%
- Administered benefit plans aligned with employee needs and company objectives, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
- Evaluate and compare existing employee benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information and develop specific recommendations for review by management.
- Collaborated with leaders to address employee relations and performance issues, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Conducted investigations and enforced policies, providing coaching aligned with employment law and company values.
- Maintains knowledge of all applicable state and federal disability and family leave laws and regulations and ensures compliance with each
- Processed payroll for weekly employee payments
Human Resources Assistant
GAF Materials Corporation
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Coordinated organizational support for Vice-President of Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, and Senior Recruiter, facilitating efficient HR operations
- Sourced and reviewed resumes, phone screened candidates, and executed hiring paperwork for final candidates, streamlining recruitment process
- Performed interviews of potential new hires, position levels ranging from representatives to director level positions
- Processed all new hire paperwork including offer letters, background, drug screening and social security checks
- Organized and performed biweekly new hire orientations, facilitating smooth onboarding experience for new employees
- Organized and scheduled on-campus recruiting events at colleges and universities nationwide, enhancing candidate outreach and engagement
- Maintained employee records to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, mitigating legal risks for the company
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration: Concentration Human Resources Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT08.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Post University
Waterbury, CT08.2015
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ12.2008
Skills
- Performance management
- Training and development
- Succession planning
- Change management
- Policy development
- Legal compliance
- Data-driven HR strategies
- HRIS: ADP, UKG, Workday
- Leave management
- Strategic HR leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Jag Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
ShopRite (SRS Envoy Services)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Eye Level (Daekyo America)
12.2019 - 03.2020
Human Resources Business Partner
Affiliated Monitoring
06.2016 - 11.2019
Human Resources Administrator (Contract role)
Fieldstone Properties I LLC.
03.2016 - 06.2016
Human Resources Specialist
CLP Skilled Trades Solutions
01.2010 - 02.2016
Human Resources Assistant
GAF Materials Corporation
01.2006 - 10.2009
Master's Degree - Business Administration: Concentration Human Resources Management
Post University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Post University
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris