Accomplished professional with several years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful company culture to promote employee retention and performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources & Safety Director
Five Star Parks & Attractions
Remote
01.2020 - Current
Oversee Human Resources for 27 family entertainment centers and 2200 employees
Collaborate with executive leadership to strategize the organization’s long-term mission and goals
Identifies key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
Develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs
Provide guidance and leadership to the human resource management team
Assist with resolution of escalated human resources, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues
Evaluate and assess the businesses workforce needs and ensures the hiring and selection process aligns accordingly to attract and retain top talent
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
Maintains knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management
Recruit, interview, hire, and train HR staff
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
Create and implements the organizations staffing budget, and the budget for the human resource department
Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with industry standards
Utilize HR metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and make data-driven decisions
Provide regular reports to the executive team on HR key performance indicator.
Corporate Human Resources & Safety Manager
Yokohama
Versailles, Kentucky
01.2017 - 01.2020
Develop the HR & Safety Programs for multiple locations
Manage the HR and Safety team
Work with President and COO to develop and carryout the company’s goals
Develop Leadership training for managers and supervisors
Implement procedures, develop policies, new hire orientations, administer annual compliance trainings for safety and HR
Develop and maintain the employee handbook and safety manual
ACA reporting compliance, EEO-1 reporting and OSHA Reporting
Work with temporary agency to develop annual recruiting plan
Terminate, corrective action plans and disciplinary of employees
Negotiation of benefits including budget and plan designs for medical, dental and vision
Approval and backup for payroll of 800 employees
Prepare payroll tax payments, reconcile payroll accounts, W-2 preparation, review deductions and PTO accruals for accuracy
Manage the 401-K audit process, administration of 401-k plan and prepare 5500’s
Approve Employee FLMA and internal leave paperwork, review ADA accommodations, administration of COBRA benefits
Manage workers compensation claims and unemployment claims
Design, implement and administration of HRIS System, Vibe HCM
Maintain the HR budget and attend monthly meeting related to the corporate budget
Ensure payroll budget and head court are aligned
Manager the workers compensation audit
Develop monthly reports for Japan to report headcount and COVID cases
Develop KPI’s related to safety and healthcare coverage.
Designed and executed innovative HR & Safety Programs for an organization operating in 3 states
Collaborated with the Board of Directors to establish and execute the organization's objectives
Introduced innovative incentive strategy aimed at achieving lower staff attrition rate in a highly competitive industry.
Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
Spearheaded the team handling M&A activities
Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment while promoting HR best practices
Developed and maintained the employee handbook and safety manual.
ACA reporting compliance, EEO-1 reporting and OSHA Reporting
Design Annual Recruiting plan for 700 seasonal hires
Terminate, corrective action plans and disciplinary of employees
Negotiation of benefits including budget and plan designs for medical, dental and vision
Prepared payroll tax payments, reconciled payroll accounts, and ensured accuracy in W-2 preparation.
Manage the 401-K audit process, administration of 401-k plan and prepare 5500’s
Approve Employee FLMA and internal leave paperwork, review ADA accommodations, administration of COBRA benefits
Manage workers compensation claims and unemployment claims
Design, implement and administration of HRIS System, Vibe HCM
Created training programs to improve employee skillsets in order to increase productivity.
Analyzed data from surveys to assess employee satisfaction levels and recommend changes accordingly.
Oversaw payroll processing activities and ensured accuracy of information entered into system.
Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies for improving company culture.
Advised senior leadership on organizational structure changes affecting the workforce.
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