Built strong relationships with department heads ensuring a deep understanding of job requirements and company culture to attract top talent
Managed end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer negotiation, resulting in more efficient and streamlined hiring workflow
Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments, providing valuable feedback to hiring managers and ensuring alignment between candidate skills and organizational needs
Provided training and support to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing techniques and candidate evaluation methods
Facilitated onboarding and training programs for new hires, helping to ensure a smooth transition and improve early-stage employee engagement and retention
HR Director
Dependable Foods
01.2021 - 05.2023
Directed the comprehensive HR functions for 100+ employees including payroll, benefits, recruitment, training, and employee relations
Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively
Integral member of the Executive Team actively shaping company goals and strategies for hiring and retention
Ensured strict compliance with employment practices mitigating risks and promoting a legally sound workplace
Fostered a positive and inclusive workplace culture by implementing an open-door policy and promoting effective communication
Developed and executed manager training programs in conflict resolution and interview techniques
Operations Manager
Motion Express
03.2018 - 01.2021
Elevated staff performance and morale by instituting impactful communication strategies throughout the company
Reviewed and enforced policies, recommending solutions to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency
Served as the primary point of contact for escalated customer complaints maintaining positive customer relationships
Oversaw accounts receivable and payable departments excelling in collections management
Collaborated closely with the warehouse manager to ensure accurate customer inventory and complete shipments
Managed the end-to-end hiring process from posting jobs to onboarding and ensuring compliance with labor laws
Bookkeeper/HR Manager
YM-YWHA of Union County
06.2008 - 03.2018
Managed accounts payable and receivable including invoice preparation, collections, and reconciliation
Maintained an updated customer database actively resolving all billing issues
Processed payroll using ADP meticulously calculating and verifying employee timecards
Oversaw all aspects of employee benefit administration including vacation and sick time, workers' comp, medical, and life insurance
Ensured compliance with company policies and legal requirements by accurately completing new hire paperwork and maintaining organized personnel files
Served as the primary summer camp liaison fielding all inquiries, organizing programming, and processing camper and staff paperwork
Managed all scholarship paperwork for camp and daycare tuition, actively contributing to the award committee in making equitable scholarship decisions
Office Manager
Claims Conference of Germany, Appeals Office
01.2004 - 02.2007
Managed daily office operations, overseeing administrative staff and ensuring the smooth functioning of the office
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages
Provided high-level executive support managing schedules, appointments, and communications
Handled confidential client details and prepared claimant files for submission to the German Foundation
Successfully hired, trained, and supervised a team of five part-time employees
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
Skills
Exceptional Communication
Strategic Decision Making
Outstanding Organizational Aptitude
QuickBooks Proficiency
Talent Acquisition
Effective Problem Solver
Dynamic Leadership
Fluency in Hebrew
Timeline
In-House Recruiter
Fabuwood Cabinetry
05.2023 - 04.2024
HR Director
Dependable Foods
01.2021 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Motion Express
03.2018 - 01.2021
Bookkeeper/HR Manager
YM-YWHA of Union County
06.2008 - 03.2018
Office Manager
Claims Conference of Germany, Appeals Office
01.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration -