Provide a generalist HR service to the staff of over 100 and implement Human Resources strategies aligned with the needs of the organization. Areas of expertise include: Corporate Strategy § Design initiatives and provide advice and guidance to senior management in regards to performance reviews, employee relations, retention strategies, benefits and compliance with Federal and State employment laws § Create, maintain and implement necessary changes to company policies and procedures Recruiting § Lead recruiting efforts for the organization § Source and maintain a qualified pool of applicants via a variety of sources § Ensure hiring managers and team preparedness during the interview process and that interviews are conducted efficiently and professionally Performance Management § Designed and implemented a highly successful talent assessment program with the company culture, character and needs in mind that allows senior management to accurately identify company strongest and weakest employees § Conduct regular performance reviews to keep employees informed and motivated Employee Relations § Partner with employees and management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations § Respond to and resolve employee relations issues such as employee complaints, conflicts and personal situations § Serve as an employee advocate while keeping organizational values and needs in mind Benefits § Perform benefits administration to include 401K; medical, dental and disability insurance; COBRA; FMLA; and communicate benefit information to employees § Revised company health insurance plan and negotiated group rates to save 15% of the premium costs while maintaining the same level of coverage

Provided HR service to the staff of 50 and played an integral role in devloping and maintaining company policies and procedures as well as shaping company culture. Main responsibilities included: § Coordinating daily office operations § All aspects of recruitment: writing and posting job ads, conducting phone and in person interviews, checking references, facilitating new hire orientations § Overseeing annual performance and salary reviews § Serving as a primary contact for HR-related issues such as benefits administration, payroll, training, employee relations etc. § Training and staff development initiatives

Developed excellent communication skills; gained experience with client service, project management and budgeting. § Prepared a variety of written materials, reports and presentations § Executed media and analyst outreach § Handled client inquiries including preparation of invoices and budget projections § Oversaw internship program for the agency § Played an integral role in staff development: identified appropriate training opportunities, arranged participation in industry conferences and workshops and after-hours team-building activities § Assisted with initiation and management of employee recognition program

§ Provided support to a group of PR firm senior executives and assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling, creating and updating databases, making travel arrangements etc. § Planned special events and projects, including corporate meetings, holiday parties, company outings and clients’ participation in conferences and trade shows § Prepared a variety of written materials such as correspondence, press releases and presentations § Generated weekly and monthly reports on various data as needed § Arranged and coordinated interviews for clients with media and analysts § Prepared and distributed press releases