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VERANIA SUAREZ JOHNSON

VERANIA SUAREZ JOHNSON

Port St. Lucie,FL

Summary

Astute, strategic, and accountable SR. HR Director Level Professional (Bilingual - English/Spanish) who offers over 20+ years of successful experience in many areas of human resources; renowned as an effective business partner with a successful history of establishing, managing, and implementing human resources policies and procedures for fast-paced, start-up, merging and expanding organizations. A trusted advisor to executive teams, management, and staff, effective in defining and translating organizational needs as well as planning and executing plans and trend designs, market analysis for Compensation and Global Benefits. Exceptional skills in complex employee relations, hands-on leadership style with proven ability to increase organization efficiency and develop harmonious work environments to enhance employee morale and productivity. Strong ability to counsel, coach, advise, manage, train, and develop cross-functional staff. Recognized for strong conflict resolution abilities and providing vision through change. Currently working on obtaining my SPHR certification.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Director

Transportation Management Solutions
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2019 - 05.2023
  • Implemented Policies and Procedures for different states, Benefits and Compensation Platform, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Training, Compensation, Benefits Administration, and maintained Governmental Regulations.

Human Resources Manager

Performance Food Group
Deerfield Beach, FL
12.2017 - 02.2019
  • Implemented Policies and Procedures, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Benefits & Compensation, and maintained Governmental Regulations.

Human Resources Manager

SUN CITY PRODUCE
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Implemented Policies and Procedures for different states, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Benefits & Compensation, and maintained Governmental Regulations.

Senior HR/Benefits Manager

MDLIVE, INC.
Sunrise, FL
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Implemented Policies and Procedures, Benefits and Compensation Platform, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Training, Compensation, Benefits Administration, and maintained Governmental Regulations.

HR Director

HCR MANORCARE
Sunrise, FL
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Administered Policies and Procedures, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Staff Development, Training, Compensation, Benefits Administration, and maintained Governmental Regulations.

Corporate Human Resources Manager

METALS USA, INC.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2012 - 06.2013

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2011 - 04.2012

Senior Human Resources Generalist

NATIONS HEALTH
Sunrise, FL
03.2009 - 04.2011

Senior Human Resources Generalist

OCASA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
Doral, FL
11.2007 - 03.2009

HR Specialist

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
North Lauderdale, FL
01.2000 - 10.2007

Education

BA - Public Administration

BARRY UNIVERSITY
Miami Shores, FL
05.2010

Associate - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Miami, FL
05.2004

Skills

  • Analysis of Management Reports
  • Job Analysis/Offer
  • Developing & Managing Professional Relationships
  • 401-K Retirement Plan
  • HR Compliance & Audits
  • Compensation & Global Benefits Plan Design
  • Experienced Acquisitions, mergers, negotiations, contracts
  • Analyzing & Resolving Complex Issues
  • Unemployment Claims & Hearings
  • Wellness & Reward Programs
  • Termination of Employment
  • Performance Management
  • FMLA/ADA Administration
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Objective Investigations
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Reviews
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Succession Planning
  • HR Business Partner
  • Employee Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Policy Design
  • Negotiating
  • Retention
  • EEO/AAP
  • Letters
  • Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • Expert in Implementing HSA Funded high deductible plans
  • Health Advocate/EAP
  • ADP and Reporting Implementations
  • Benefits and Welfare
  • Screening and Selection
  • COBRA Administration
  • ADP Virtual Edge Applicant Tracking System
  • ADP Payroll Processing
  • Employee and Management Self Service Portal
  • SAP
  • Share Point
  • Paycom
  • Paylocity
  • PeopleSoft
  • Staffing Pro
  • Kronos
  • Paychex Payroll System
  • Paychex HRIS Implementation and Payroll Administration
  • Vendor Relationships: CIGNA, Aetna, BlueCross, Humana, United Health, Employee Navigator, SunLife, Schwab, Fidelity Accrue Solution, Transamerica, EyeMed, Hartford, Unum, Delta, Aflac, Colonial, Reliance, Goldman Sachs, Ceridian, Discovery Benefits, and MetLife
  • Broker Relationships: CRICHTON, LOCKTON, HAYS, AND WILLIS

Certification

  • Certified PI (Predictive Index) Master, Expert on Personality Assessments
  • Prevue HR Systems for Personality Assessment: Team Fit, Development, Career Guidance, Corporate Planning and Hiring
  • Absence Management Redefined: During COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
  • Society of Human Resources Management Membership
  • Ackerman & Senterfitt 12th Annual Human Resources & the Law
  • FMLA Training on What Managers Should or Shouldn’t Do
  • Certification of Identifying Theft & HR How to Protect Sensitive Information
  • Expert on E-Verify, Child Support, and New Hire Reporting for multi-states
  • Benefits Setup for ADP Workforce Now
  • HR and Benefits – Time Off Management for ADP Workforce Now
  • HR and Benefits – Payroll Dataflow for ADP Workforce Now
  • HR and Benefits – Employee Maintenance and Reporting for ADP Workforce Now
  • HR and Benefits Open Enrollment for ADP Workforce Now
  • Managing Candidate Applications in Recruiting & Staffing for ADP Workforce Now & ADP Reporting
  • Certificate of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Labor, Employment, & Workforce Safety Requirements Certificate
  • I-9 Compliance, EEO Training, Certificate of Ethical Training
  • Human Resources and the Law Certificate

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Human Resources Director

Transportation Management Solutions
04.2019 - 05.2023

Human Resources Manager

Performance Food Group
12.2017 - 02.2019

Human Resources Manager

SUN CITY PRODUCE
09.2016 - 11.2017

Senior HR/Benefits Manager

MDLIVE, INC.
06.2014 - 06.2016

HR Director

HCR MANORCARE
06.2013 - 06.2014

Corporate Human Resources Manager

METALS USA, INC.
04.2012 - 06.2013

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC.
06.2011 - 04.2012

Senior Human Resources Generalist

NATIONS HEALTH
03.2009 - 04.2011

Senior Human Resources Generalist

OCASA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
11.2007 - 03.2009

HR Specialist

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
01.2000 - 10.2007

BA - Public Administration

BARRY UNIVERSITY

Associate - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
VERANIA SUAREZ JOHNSON