John Fontaine I
Swanton
Summary
Professional in human resources with strong background in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, effectively responding to evolving needs, and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and keen ability to align HR practices with business objectives. Proficient in conflict resolution, performance management, and strategic planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Human Resources
Burlington School District
05.2024 - Current
- Crafted and launched comprehensive HR policies to elevate employee engagement levels and uphold compliance standards.
- Conducted comprehensive research and provided valuable recommendations to support Human Resources Director and administration in policy and procedure development.
- Executed targeted recruitment initiatives to enhance diversity and meet district talent acquisition objectives.
- Revamped onboarding procedures to accelerate time-to-hire and support effective integration of new hires into the organization.
- Achieved clarity in job roles through thorough job audits that defined duties and requirements. Created and updated job descriptions to reflect organizational changes. Streamlined job classification processes to improve workforce management.
- Enhanced labor-management dynamics to foster a collaborative environment through effective grievance resolution and dispute management.
- Engaged in contract negotiations aimed at fostering collaborative agreements between employers and union representatives.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Burlington School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Redesigned and streamlined the application process to make it more user friendly especially for non-English applicants of the global majority.
- Collaborated with school administrators to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various teaching positions.
HR Specialist
Velan Valve Corp
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Managed compensation, insurance, and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
- Screened ideal candidates, conducted reference and background checks, and issued employment contracts, managing entire recruitment process.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture, and facility.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements, particularly when benefits were impacted, to achieve favorable outcomes
- Successfully executed EEO, AAP, and VETs compliance projects, ensuring adherence to legal requirements
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
Payroll and HR Administrator
Velan Valve
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Administered payroll and time tracking systems to maintain compliance and streamline operations.
- Managed employee records using HRIS, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
Education
Mini MBA - Human Resources
AIHR | Academy To Innovate HR
11.2023
Skills
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition sourcing
- Compensation framework creation
- HR policy development
- Benefits administration
- HR analytics
- HRIS Systems
- Diversity and inclusion
Certification
- Corporate Recruiting Professional Certificate | American Staffing Association - 2023
- Human Resource Management Certification | AIHR - 2023
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Certification | AIHR - 2023
- Equitable Performance Feedback | Textio - 2023
Timeline
Associate Director of Human Resources
Burlington School District
05.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Burlington School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
HR Specialist
Velan Valve Corp
10.2017 - 01.2024
Payroll and HR Administrator
Velan Valve
10.2017 - 02.2022
Mini MBA - Human Resources
AIHR | Academy To Innovate HR
Websites Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hutchinson-197897b8/