An energetic and customer-focused HR Professional with over 30 years of management experience and 14 years of extensive public sector experience with exceptional people and management skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Manager
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook , NY
08.2020 - Current
Manage a staff of 9 direct reports and manages the day to day operations of the HR Office.
Guides managers and supervisors on employee relations issues such as performance management, discipline issues and employee grievances.
Interprets collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies and procedures for managers and employees.
Monitors compliance with applicable labor laws, civil service, license, certifications, I9's, physicals, and annual required education and training.
Conducts investigations into workplace complaints or violations of company policy.
Facilitates training sessions for managers on topics related to employee relations including performance management, counseling and the progressive discipline process. Is a co-facilitator for LEAD and the Leadership Development Academy for future leaders.
Performs exit interviews to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure consistency in HR practices across the organization.
Analyze feedback from surveys to identify opportunities for improvement in working conditions and job satisfaction levels. Mentor managers and assist in developing strategies to improve morale among staff members.
Consulted with legal counsel when necessary regarding disputes or potential litigation.
Developed process improvements with employee leaves regarding letters, systems, and tracking in HRIS system
FMLA- Reviewed cases to make determination of approval or denial according to Federal guidelines and monitored cases for duration of FMLA
Partners with the ADA Coordinator on cases involving accommodations
Provides HR guidance to management for various topics (ex. coaching, counseling, career development, performance improvement, and disciplinary process)
Provides feedback to supervisors on performance evaluations/programs and unsatisfactory evaluations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
Well versed in the UUP non-renewal process.
Advise management on fit for duty exams and process as necessary
Partners with LR on probationary terminations
Trains new managers on the evaluation and disciplinary process as well as other HR topics
Responsible for compliance issues involving license, certification and employee physicals
Provides Taleo functional support to all HR staff members and assisted in troubleshooting Taleo errors
Orientation Lead - facilitates and oversees the entire process of orientation
Supervised three HR support staff
Office Manager - organizing office events and parties, deals with correspondence, complaints and queries
Acts as a liaison with staff, vendors and suppliers.
Managed the full life cycle of recruitment for various areas within the hospital
Trained new and existing staff members on HRIS systems and Taleo.
Human Resources Generalist
Long Island State Veterans Home
Stony Brook, NY
07.2010 - 10.2014
Managed professional and Classified Recruitment process
Functional lead for the Talent Management System
Conducted all facets of On-boarding and New Employee Orientation
Assisted with Leave Management
Facilitated In-Service training to all staff members, clinical, non-clinical and executive management in Workplace Violence
Handled all areas of Employee Recognition to include employee of the month and service awards
Responsible for Performance Management for designated areas
Trained new HR staff members
Ran data quires and reports from HRIS and Crystal Reporting
Completed employee verifications and exit interviews
Processed and monitored transactions on various HR systems (PeopleSoft, PayServ, SUNY HR, ELMS, and NYSTEP)
Conducts Classification and Compensation analysis on new and existing employees
Assisted in the implementation and was responsible for the roll-out of Kronos to the facility
Trained managers and employees on how to use the system
Participated in arbitration proceedings and LR investigations.
General Manager
Gap Inc
San Francisco, CA
04.1993 - 07.2012
General Manager of a 7 million dollar store which consist of three brands in 2 locations
Supervised 7 direct reports and 100 staff members
District staff-works trainer
Awarded Management Excellence
Education
BBA in Business Administration -
Hofstra University
01.1992
Skills
Extensive knowledge in PeopleSoft, Taleo, NYSTEP, ELMS, Kronos, SUNY HR and Microsoft Suite
Chief of Population Health, Associate Dean for Clinical Integration at Stony Brook MedicineChief of Population Health, Associate Dean for Clinical Integration at Stony Brook Medicine