Maria Azzarelli
Stanhope ,NJ
Summary
Human Resources professional with experience in employee relations, recruitment, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in talent acquisition, conflict resolution, and policy implementation. Known for reliability and effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Plast-O-Matic
05.2024 - Current
- Developed orientation materials to provide comprehensive information to new employees.
- Conducted exit interviews to understand employee turnover and improve retention strategies.
- Conducted regular audits of HR processes to ensure alignment with legal requirements.
- Updated employee handbook by incorporating new policies and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of 1,000 employees information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Provided guidance to 60 managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data on a weekly basis.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Administered benefits programs effectively for 200 employees ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Reduced employee turnover by creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Store Support Lead
Kohls Department Store
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the HR department by promoting innovation and best practices.
- Spearheaded change management efforts during organizational restructuring periods, maintaining morale among employees throughout transitions.
- Successfully managed talent acquisition initiatives, partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs proactively.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted in the successful migration of payroll systems during a company-wide software upgrade without disruption to operations.
Client Services Associate
Summit Financial
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Streamlined client relationships through the processing of client requests, resolving client inquiries, and making sure key client information and documentation is up to date
- Conduct outreach to maintain strong relationships with client base and identify Firm services and solutions, such as digital, online access and cash management offerings, that support clients’ needs
- Improved onboarding process for new client accounts
- Support the team’s marketing strategy by maintaining marketing materials, including digital and social media platforms, and planning client events and seminars
- Modernized administrative duties that support Financial Advisors in their daily practices
- Managed the full cycle recruiting process for various positions within the organization
- Administered employee documentation, including payroll, taxes, and benefits in ADP Workforce Now in collaboration with Human Resources
- Monitored leave time for over 20 employees
- Gathering payroll statistical data per quarter for Human Resources
- Prepared and delivered 50 presentations about timekeeping systems during the onboarding sessions.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Weichert Realtors
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for developing holistic talent attraction and pipeline strategies to solve for business talent needs
- Manage the recruitment process for 18 offices throughout the Bergen, Passaic, and New York Areas
- Scheduled 80 manager interviews per month
- Using the Applicant Tracking System, creating and posting requisitions, facilitating resume reviews, assessment of candidates
- Screen and interview all incoming applicants for hiring managers
- Provide strategic recruiting approaches to each territory to gain leads
- Work closely with each hiring manager to ensure each office is aligned with the Companies hiring goals
- Run weekly reporting metrics for managers.
Analyst, Incentive Compensation
FERRING
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted in reviews, comparative studies and recommendations for employee compensation programs during mergers and acquisitions
- Phone screening and interviewing local and field candidates (includes a variety of positions)
- Managed the planning, development and execution of both domestic and global compensation program, including base pay, merit, incentive and stock programs
- Conducted research, analyze data and prepare recommendations requiring a broad understanding of compensation techniques, methods and practices
- Responsible for job evaluations, to determine title, salary, and FLSA status
- Created and published salary surveys in evaluating jobs for market comparison
- Participate in and use published salary surveys in evaluating jobs for market comparisons
- Key point of contact for the Finance, HR, and Legal teams on IC related matters.
Recruiting Assistant
11.2009 - 08.2013
- Worked closely with the Recruiting Manager to understand the open job positions and what each position requires of its candidates
- Contact potential candidates via phone, email, and text messages
- Develop presentations, diagrams, flow charts, videos, and other materials as directed to help ensure business communications are well-written, timely and effective
- Responsible for onboarding new and existing sales representatives.
Coordinator, Organization Development
EISAI
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Conduct needs assessments to identify and coordinate training events in conjunction with the Corporate Training Program
- Support the learning management system for over 300 employees at the Woodcliff Lake Headquarters site
- Coordinate process improvement projects, to include the implementation of the PTO tracking system
- Streamline the administrative procedures in the Organization Development Department.
Coordinator, Human Resources Project
EISAI
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Implemented Taleo software system and rolled it out to over 500 employees
- Utilized Taleo for applicant tracking, sourcing, posting, and running reports
- Responsible for providing solutions to employee queries regarding benefits, disability, 401(k), and workers compensation issues
- Researched and gathered collateral benchmark analysis for compensation and salary trends
- Managed the I-9 process in compliance with government regulations.
Recruiter, Human Resources
CENDANT
01.2003 - 02.2005
- Implemented the recruiting process to include responding to job inquiries, the process of new hire paperwork, administering skill tests, background checks, and the recorded EEOC recruitment logs
- Assisted in the creation, development, and maintenance of Human Resources policies and procedures
- Performed cost analysis for all Human Resource related spending at the end of each fiscal year
- Managed the e-Time Payroll System for 400 employees
- Partnered with hiring managers to fill vacant opportunities throughout the company
- Utilized job board, sourced resumes, screened applicants, scheduled in person interviews
- Administered employee benefit programs.
Coordinator, Accounts Payable
CENDANT
06.2002 - 01.2003
- Reviewed and audited the daily processes of invoices
- Researched and resolved discrepancies.
Human Resource Associate
MERCK - MEDCO
09.2000 - 06.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University
Skills
- SalesForce
- Taleo
- ICIMS
- Tableau
- StayinFront
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SRM Purchasing System
- Oracle
- Workday
- PeopleSoft 80
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
- Plateau
- Emergency Service Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- HR policies implementation
- HRIS systems
- Employee relations
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Project Planning
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Plast-O-Matic
05.2024 - Current
Store Support Lead
Kohls Department Store
06.2023 - 05.2024
Client Services Associate
Summit Financial
12.2019 - 02.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Weichert Realtors
05.2017 - 04.2019
Analyst, Incentive Compensation
FERRING
08.2013 - 10.2016
Recruiting Assistant
11.2009 - 08.2013
Coordinator, Organization Development
EISAI
06.2007 - 11.2009
Coordinator, Human Resources Project
EISAI
05.2005 - 06.2007
Recruiter, Human Resources
CENDANT
01.2003 - 02.2005
Coordinator, Accounts Payable
CENDANT
06.2002 - 01.2003
Human Resource Associate
MERCK - MEDCO
09.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kutztown University
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