Raymond Noble
Argyle,New York
Summary
Human Resources leader who translates business goals into HR initiatives that improve performance and profitability. Multi-industry experience allows for unique perspective and approach to process improvement. Strong influencer who supports top executives and corporate mission by translating vision into actionable strategies while always remembering that human capital is every company’s greatest asset.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Consultant and HR Business Partner provided executive level support to start-ups as well as companies with a local, state- wide, or national presence
- Provided strategic planning as well as HR departmental growth strategies to a technology start-up
- Updated Company Employee Handbook including drafting several new policies as well as revising existing policies.
HRIS System Tester
Luceo Solutions
2013.05 - 2015.08
- Luceo is an international company which produces a premier Applicant Tracking System which provides top-notch service in functionality, customization, and ease of use
- Obtained position by demonstrating strong knowledge of system while overseeing its implementation at Byram Healthcare
- Provided SME consultation as HR professional to help guide development of end user interface
- Partnered with R&D team to design and develop custom interfaces, reports and other content within application suite
- Reason for leaving: 1099 contract ended
Director of Human Resources
The Home Of The Good Shepherd
2023.09 - Current
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
Owner
Noble Homestead
2017.08 - Current
- Maintain 3 commercial glamping sites on property as well as conduct retail sale of various woodworking projects and other creative art endeavors.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
Branch Manager
Protrans Services Inc
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Managed all aspects of local branch of Canadian-based staffing agency
- Duties included, but were not limited to: creation and implementation of company policy, full cycle recruiting, operations management, business development, performance management, compliance
- Reason for leaving: lay-off
Absence Case Manager
Amazon
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Manage full life cycle of Personal Leave of Absence claims for Amazon employees.
Human Resources Manager
The Gideon Putnam Spa & Resort, Delaware
2018.03 - 2020.09
- historic hotel located in heart of Saratoga Spa State Park
- hotel suffered catastrophic water main break in January and was closed until May 1, 2018
- Partnered with senior leadership team and corporate HR to re-build HR department, reb-rand and re-staff hotel prior to opening
- All HR equipment, files, and documentation were lost in the flood
- Successfully developed new policies, forms, and procedures as well as re-staffed hotel to operational levels between March and May Successfully improved relations between company and Labor Union by becoming subject matter expert in relation to the CBA and ensuring company compliance
- Negotiated successful conclusion to numerous grievances and discrepancies in contract interpretation in arbitration hearings
- Developed and implemented procedures to monitor and review overtime usage on both daily and weekly level to aid operational departments in managing scheduling of overtime
- Average results are 33% less overtime used when compared to same week in previous year
- Reason for leaving: lay-off due to Covid-19
Human Resources Business Partner
Air Liquide
2015.08 - 2017.08
- Supported entire national Electronics Business Unit with 1,200 employees while maintaining specific ownership of 3 locations totaling 175 employees
- Coach managers on the process of evaluating employees, setting goals, conducting objective performance reviews, and recognizing and awarding performance to improve productivity - Above and Beyond Rewards Program Champion
- Managed daily discipline and performance issues and spearheaded a number of highly sensitive investigations, working closely with Executive team and Legal as needed
- Aided in design and implementation of corporate Leadership
- Platform management training initiative
- Acted as a trainer and coordinated training topics for Executive Team members to roll out to all supervisor and manager level employees across entire business unit
- Improved “employer branding” by working with IT department to design, develop and launch Electronics Division’s first company intranet site
- Created and managed 3 separate Employee Engagement Committees for 3 different locations which improved engagement from 65% to in a 2 year period
- Reason for leaving: lay-off
Sr. Recruiter
Time Warner
2013.08 - 2015.04
- Managed applicant flow process and conduct interviews for high-volume activity (50+ hires per month) in the evergrowing
- NE Regional call center
- In 2 years grew the call center from 100+ agents to 550+ turning it into the telecommunications industry’s largest regional US call center
- Conducted full cycle recruiting from placing advertisements to interviewing to onboarding
- Analyzed market trends and candidate flow to recommend adjustments to recruiting methodologies
- Implemented skills testing and revised interview and candidate selection process to improve retention and reduce subjectivity in selection process
- Managed weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for local and corporate management
- Reason for leaving: lay-off due to merger
HR Generalist
Fidelis Care NY
2013.02 - 2013.05
- Managed job postings and applicant flow process for high-volume activity for Northeast and Central regions of NYS
- Conduct interviews, provide new hire orientation, and administer onboarding process
- Source for all position types from entry-level to senior management
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment process across all business lines for all positions from entry- level to executive
- Managed and spearheaded Graduate Recruitment Program to facilitate hiring of graduates from local schools into organization
- Trained management-level staff on behavioral interviewing skills to optimize hiring practices.
HR Generalist
Byram Healthcare
2011.07 - 2012.12
- Managed all HR functions for nation-wide medical supply company with nearly 1,200 employees
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for 15 locations from entry- to executive-level
- Oversaw implementation and end-user training on pre- and post-hire assessment tools provided by Concord Consulting
- Developed assessment system profiles for all positions within the company
- Primary administrator of ADP HRIS system to update employee information and benefit enrollment changes, update employee content pages, create new benefit plans and open enrollment profiles, and create semi-annual performance evaluation profiles; oversaw major system upgrade to WorkforceNow (single-sign-on portal encompassing HRB
- EzLabor, and PayExpert)
- This including building a custom profile for an age-banded medical insurance plan which the system typically does not support
- Coordinated member enrollment including new hire, qualified event changes, and open enrollment for 1000+ employees nationwide in 7 health plans, 3 dental plans, 4 FSA plans, and voluntary supplemental life plans
- Handled all case management duties for Disability and WC claims; liaison between employees, physicians, and medical case workers to determine duration of leave time, and coordinate Transitional Work Assignments
- Managed Corrective Action process and Performance Improvement Plans for 1200+ employees
- Identified a need for process improvement, researched competitors, negotiated contract, and oversaw implementation of new Luceo Applicant Tracking System; conducted system training for company hiring managers
- Researched, negotiated rates, and oversaw implementation of Kchecks system (monitors federal OIG and EPLS and various state systems for tracking parties excluded from receiving federal contracts and/or benefits
- Reason for leaving: relocation
HR Generalist
Halsted Communications Ltd
2007.01 - 2011.06
- Managed Corrective Action process and Performance Improvement Plans for 800+ employees including suspensions, terminations, and full-scale investigations into issues of alleged misconduct, abuse, harassment, and sexual harassment
- Communicated frequently with legal team to ensure appropriate and ethical actions were taken at all times
- Prepared documentation and attended UI hearings for terminated employees; saved company over $2 Million in claims
- Updated employee records and status change events; responsible for numerous weekly and monthly hire and churn reports including maintenance of corporate organizational charts
- Conducted management training sessions on policy/procedure compliance, addressed employee questions and concerns on a variety of topics
- Supported Benefits Department during employee transitions by managing enrollments and addressing employee questions
- Organized process of tracking of leaves of absence for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and FMLA
- Reason for leaving: lay-off due to acquisition by Mastec
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Classics, Psychology
State University of NY
Albany, NY01.1994
Skills
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Employee Engagement
- HR Strategy, Policies, & Procedures
- Labor Relations
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Leave of Absence Administration
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Certification
SPHR - HRCI Certificate ID 800049359
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
The Home Of The Good Shepherd
2023.09 - Current
Branch Manager
Protrans Services Inc
2022.01 - 2022.11
Absence Case Manager
Amazon
2021.10 - 2022.04
Human Resources Manager
The Gideon Putnam Spa & Resort, Delaware
2018.03 - 2020.09
Owner
Noble Homestead
2017.08 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Air Liquide
2015.08 - 2017.08
HR Consultant
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC
2015.06 - 2015.08
Sr. Recruiter
Time Warner
2013.08 - 2015.04
HRIS System Tester
Luceo Solutions
2013.05 - 2015.08
HR Generalist
Fidelis Care NY
2013.02 - 2013.05
HR Generalist
Byram Healthcare
2011.07 - 2012.12
HR Generalist
Halsted Communications Ltd
2007.01 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Arts - Classics, Psychology
State University of NY
SPHR - HRCI Certificate ID 800049359
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