PRISCILLA DIFEO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Corporate Director of Human Resources with over 15 years of extensive experience in driving HR strategy and organizational effectiveness across diverse industries. Proven expertise in managing large teams, leading complex mergers and acquisitions, and implementing robust HR systems that enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in navigating employment law and facilitating union negotiations, ensuring compliance and fostering positive employee relations. Committed to developing targeted recruitment strategies and comprehensive training programs that align with corporate goals and promote a thriving workplace culture. Ready to leverage strategic vision and leadership skills in a Senior Human Resources role to propel organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Ciocca Automotive
11.2021 - Current
- Began when company was undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever HR Director; lacking in organizational effectiveness, with no established HR practices, built HR department from the ground up to implement HR standards, implemented a multitude of technology systems and streamlined processes
- Manage a team of 15 (direct/indirect) - responsible for multiple departments (Career Development, Talent Acquisition, Payroll general HR, Legal)
- Assimilated 25 acquired dealerships into the organization's culture, business and performance processes in multiple locations over 3 states
- Heavy Mergers/Acquisitions/
- Companies representative in employment law mediations with EEOC, PHRC & insurance company, providing strategic input & approving settlement agreements to resolve disputes efficiently
- Lead investigator on all cases
- Led and facilitated complex union negotiations, skilled in Cemex period, pre-election, CBA negotiations, trained & mentored management on labor law with union grievance policies
- Arbitration experience
- Developed and taught company-wide HR compliance training to managers on policies and procedures for legal compliance, with the class being recognized by the EEOC for its effectiveness in thoroughness in regulatory adherence
Director of Human Resources
BET Investments Inc
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed and Directed all HR-related tasks for a 200 + employee multi-state property management company, including employee benefits, recruitment and retention, training, on-boarding, 401(k), workers compensation and payroll
- Implemented and successfully executed companies first HRIS system, taking the company to a paperless system and adding value to the functionality of the HR department
- Develop and implement new targeted hiring policies and outreach recruitment programs while diversifying the workplace environment
- Provide coaching and counseling to employees in areas such as management development, progressive discipline policies, conflict resolution and career development
- Revitalized an existing HR department that had previously only been operating at a bare bones level
- Created company wellness program and combined team building activities
- Oversaw all HR related audits ( 5500, Payroll, ACA)
Human Resources Manager
Jurin Roofing Services
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Administer weekly multi-state payroll including garnishments (PA, FL), sales commissions, bonus payrolls, child support, employee referral programs, tracking attendance, vacation, sick, and personal time
- Advises managers on organizational polices and recommended needed changes
- Responsible for keeping company up to date on any and all legal compliance and regulations
- Heavily involved in the creation of company apprenticeship programs and obtaining government grant money
- Conducts all recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees, conducts new hire orientations, monitors career-pathing program and writes and places all advertisements, attends all job fairs and community events
- Monitors and processes all unemployment claims by reviewing claims; substantiating documentation; requesting legal counsel review if needed, appeal hearings, administers all company safety programs and OSHA regulations
Education
Business Administration - Organizational Management Human Resources
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2015
Certification - Child Youth & Family Services
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2005
Skills
- Employee benefits management (self insured)
- Employee performance evaluation
- Recruitment strategy development
- Employee Relations/ Conflict Resolution
- Employment Law: FMLA, ADA FLSA, USERRA, ACA
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Negotiation expertise in collective bargaining
- Training & Development
- Chairperson for workplace safety initiatives
- HRIS/Technology Implementations
- Employment Law/ Compliance/ EEOC/ PHRC / Mediation
- Merger and Acquisition
- Employment law compliance
- Performance management expertise
- Human resources leadership
- Safety compliance expertise
- Organizational development/leadership
- Strategic partnerships
- Digital transformation
- Cost reduction/budgeting
- Succession planning
- Business process reengineering
- DEI Initiatives
- W/C- Captive experience
Timeline
SENIOR CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Ciocca Automotive
11.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
BET Investments Inc
01.2019 - 11.2021
Human Resources Manager
Jurin Roofing Services
12.2014 - 01.2019
Certification - Child Youth & Family Services
Montgomery County Community College
Business Administration - Organizational Management Human Resources
Gwynedd Mercy University
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