MARY JEAN SKELLY-Miller
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Senior Business Partner
Rhinebeck Bank
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Streamlined new hire processes by facilitating onboarding and orientation for all departments
- Optimized training initiatives by managing strategic staff development and engagement
- Standardized documentation procedures by implementing employee policies and reviews
- Drove compliance programs by overseeing diversity, equity, inclusion, EEO, and reporting
- Earned iCARE Award through consistent reinforcement of company core values.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
Research Coordinator / Liaison
Patient Research Group
Remote, MA/ IL
11.2013 - Current
- For Orthopedic Practices in collaboration with Northwestern University and University of Massachusetts - Worcester; Grant funded research through NIH and CMS
- Launched nationwide orthopedic study via efforts to maintain patient enrollment and retention
- Optimized documentation processes by ensuring HIPAA compliance and submitting findings.
- Applied Red Cap. Quickbase and DatStat expertise to create high-quality graphical representations of study results.
Human Resources Manager
The Chazen Companies
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Achieved 95% retention rate by assuming full ownership of internship programs for all services
- Delivered benefits administration by managing programs and negotiating costs with providers
- Fueled staffing initiatives through serving as in-house recruiter for all departmental positions
- Drove health and safety programs by implementing compliance oversight handbook initiatives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
Education
Master of Legal Studies -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York at Oswego
Skills
- TECHNOLOGIES
- Paylocity, Clear Company, Zero Risk, Vitaworks, Cerner, Citrix, QuickBase, DatStat, ADP, Deltek,
- RedCap, Paychex, Office, Diamond, Sage, Prolog, Sony Vegas, Adobe, Staff File Pro, PeopleSoft
- Employee Performance Management
- Advising Department Managers
- Reviewing Compliance
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Human Resources Senior Business Partner
Rhinebeck Bank
06.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
The Chazen Companies
01.2014 - 06.2019
Research Coordinator / Liaison
Patient Research Group
11.2013 - Current
Master of Legal Studies -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York at Oswego
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