Patricia Baffuto-Oltar
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Human Resources Leader with a proven track record at Owens Corning, excelling in strategic planning and employee relations. Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, enhancing company culture and improving employee satisfaction. Expert in conflict resolution, driving organizational growth through innovative HR practices and effective workforce planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Leader
Owens Corning
01.2019 - Current
- Supported organizational growth by managing workforce planning initiatives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally at all levels within the organization as an approachable but professional HR Leader.
- Enhanced company culture by initiating regular team-building activities and events.
- Delivered high-quality HR services while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing resources efficiently without sacrificing quality standards or outcomes.
- Evaluated HR metrics consistently to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary enhancements in a timely manner.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR activities while minimizing potential risks to the organization.
- Facilitated open communication channels between staff members and management, fostering a collaborative work environment where all voices were heard.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the organization.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion through policy creation, training, and ongoing awareness initiatives.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the HR department by promoting innovation and best practices.
- Managed employee relations, resolving conflicts professionally to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Successfully managed talent acquisition initiatives, partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs proactively.
- Improved employee satisfaction by developing and implementing targeted HR policies and practices.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Foster a good relationship with mulitple unions
- Supported other plants during staffing gaps; partnered with new Human Resources Leaders for other sites.
Human Resources Manager
B&G Foods North America
05.1995 - 01.2019
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- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Provided guidance to 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.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- 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.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among employees, leading to improved workplace relationships and enhanced team collaboration.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Education
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2010
Skills
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Training leadership
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Leader
Owens Corning
01.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
B&G Foods North America
05.1995 - 01.2019
Business Management
University of Phoenix
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