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Tammy Capone-Cummings

Plantation,FL

Summary


Focused Human Resources Director skilled in employee hiring, development and motivation. Offers employees comprehensive support and career development guidance for globally. Articulate communicator accomplished in benefits administration and grievance handling. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment laws and hiring policies to ensure compliance in labor, HR practices and procedures. Global human resources management for satellite offices in four countries

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources and Compliance

Galaxy 1/Digital Skies LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Perform periodic audits to ensure compliance obligations are met in each phase of the hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding for four global offices.
  • Generated and maintained repository of onboarding policies, procedures, and workflow documentation in SharePoint. Shared on company intranet.
  • Responsible for developing and executing strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures for employee relations and managing client SOC's 1 & 2 compliance activities
  • Manage payroll, contractor payments and federal and state tax obligations in 4 states
  • Administers Simple IRA, COBRA, Workers Compensation including federal and state tax obligations for employees
  • Responsible for negotiating contracts with benefit providers
  • Point of contact for all SOC's compliance requirements required by the company's key clients in the telecommunications industry
  • Perform periodic audits to ensure compliance obligations are met for SOC's. Coordinate action plans with internal teams to implement the recommendations, remediation and action plans resulting from audits
  • Formed and currently manage reward and recognition program
  • Global employee relations for United States, Europe and Asia locations
  • Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.

Human Resources Manager

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Oversee the human resource function for this manufacturer of instruments for R&D and applied sciences
  • Accountabilities include recruiting, screening/interviewing candidates, new hire documentation and onboarding, benefits administration, 401K administration, training, safety programs, policies/procedures, wage/salary administration, payroll, and employee relations
  • Developed partnerships with local universities and their career placement centers and created internship programs for manufacturing to attract top new talent in the field
  • Serve as the Administrator of ADP Workforce Now, 401K, COBRA, Workers Compensation and SAP HR Module
  • Responsible for negotiating contracts with benefit providers
  • Create human resources documentation and develop SOPs for the department
  • Ensure compliance with all ISO9001 standards throughout the organization
  • Execute yearly benefit enrollment sessions by communicating, organizing and educating employees on benefit selection
  • Manage employee relations issues including disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
  • Launched Cornerstone on Demand Learning Suite to develop training curriculum plans, develop multimedia learning and design company-specific training for New Hires and existing employees
  • Distribute leadership communications, convey open enrollment as well as general training via webinar and Cisco Jabber functionality

Human Resources Coordinator

Meggitt Customer Services & Support
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Supported the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department for a division with 200 employees
  • Accountabilities included recruiting, screening/interviewing candidates, new hire orientation/onboarding, maintaining employee files/records, safety programs, background checks, benefits, policies/procedures, wage/salary administration, training programs, and employee relations
  • Assisted in pre-boarding of new hires to meet FAA requirements, background checks and drug screening
  • Maintained Safety Sensitive Drug Testing Program to ensure compliance with DOT and FAA regulations
  • Collaborated with outlying Human Resource teams to carry out pre-boarding and onboarding activities of new hires within the US
  • Compiled and maintained personnel files and HRIS System entries relating to personnel activities such as, recruitment, training, performance evaluations and grievances
  • Created a three-day onboarding new hire process implemented company-wide
  • Designed, developed and delivered multiple webinar training programs for the onboarding of new hires in outlying locations

Human Resource Generalist/Training Specialist

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
08.2010 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for all aspects of the human resource and training functions for this manufacturer of body armor solutions
  • Accountabilities included recruiting, screening/interviewing candidates, new hire documentation and onboarding, background checks, orientations, explaining benefits, policies/procedures, wage/salary administration, payroll, and employee relations
  • Promoted employee retention through targeted management training along with reward and recognition programs for personnel
  • Maintained Oracle Applicant Tracking System to satisfy OFCCP Compliance requirements for military contractors
  • Stayed abreast on current employment laws in order to ensure compliance with Federal and State labor laws
  • Coached managers on employee performance issues including verbal, written or final written warnings
  • Acted as an advisor to employees and managers regarding employee relations issues
  • Maintained excellent communications and positive relationships with employees to promote employee satisfaction
  • Performed analysis to update/confirm job requirements/objectives
  • Developed/updated job descriptions and job specifications
  • Prepared and posted jobs to appropriate job boards, community centers, colleges etc
  • Maintained applicant tracking system
  • Sourced and attracted candidates by effectively using databases, social media, and employee referral program
  • Screened candidate resumes and job applications
  • Conducted preliminary interviews and set up additional interviews with key staff
  • Coordinated benefit enrollments with broker and oversaw COBRA, terminations, employment status changes, beneficiaries, accident and death claims
  • Set up and delivered Benefit Enrollment Education sessions for 800+ corporate employees
  • Initiated 401K enrollments, rollovers, distribution loan hardships and compliance testing
  • Administered employee benefits including group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation, life insurance, FMLA and 401K plan
  • Maintained group benefits databases
  • Provided employee assistance in understanding company benefit package and concerns related to costs, payroll deductions, etc
  • Prepared end-of-year reports required for Affordable Care Act (1095-C)

Corporate Trainer

Meritain Health
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Managed and delivered all Human Resource and technical applications training for 3rd party health plan administrator with 1500 employees across the US
  • Created presentations, related materials and managed training resources to support developmental needs
  • Analyzed current training versus requirements and developed roadmaps to close gaps
  • Supported all roles within the HR arena
  • Delivered virtual training via webinars, online learning and conference calls to reduce costs and support corporate-wide education
  • Launched online learning program through Learn.com to efficiently support all Meritain Health training needs for all locations
  • Managed Job Analysis Project creating 100 job descriptions to support Career Development Program
  • Trained 1350 employees in Diversity Awareness across the organization

Training and Development Manager

MSX International (Ford Motor Company)
10.2000 - 08.2006
  • Oversaw implementation of state, Federal and Ford Motor Company mandated training for automobile stamping plant with 1500 employees
  • Secured funding, identified training providers, and conducted needs analysis to ascertain areas of training concentration
  • Maintained training records in Pathlore Learning Management System database
  • Negotiated with local facility to receive benefits from Ford Community Services Involvement Program for major training initiative
  • Ran monthly Training Steering Committee meetings
  • Presented evaluations and resulting effects on costs/profits to management
  • Secured $285k in funding to support training program implementation including Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion Grant through New York State to support wages of employees in training and Hazardous Abatement Board (HAB) grant for safety training
  • Coordinated, acquired funding and attained resources in the development of a multipurpose training center within the Ford Buffalo Stamping Plant
  • Benchmarked other training facilities and worked with engineering and outside contractors to complete 2-year project
  • Ensured compliance with UAW contract requirements and negotiated with union officials regarding non-conformance issues
  • Actively participated in organizational design, compensation and policy deployment

Education

MBA -

University of Phoenix
University Of Phoenix
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Human Resource Management
  • Recruitment/Hiring Policies/Onboarding
  • Compensation
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Benefits Administration
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Team Building
  • Staff Training
  • Curriculum Development
  • Employment Law
  • MS Office 365
  • Cornerstone
  • NetSuite - Payroll Module (in process)
  • HRIS-ADP Workforce Now
  • Event Coordination
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Succession Planning

Degree

MBA

Timeline

Director of Human Resources and Compliance

Galaxy 1/Digital Skies LLC
01.2020 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2020

Human Resources Coordinator

Meggitt Customer Services & Support
01.2016 - 02.2017

Human Resource Generalist/Training Specialist

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
08.2010 - 01.2016

Corporate Trainer

Meritain Health
07.2007 - 06.2009

Training and Development Manager

MSX International (Ford Motor Company)
10.2000 - 08.2006

MBA -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Canisius College
Tammy Capone-Cummings