Summary      

Human Resources professional with extensive experience working for Fortune 500 and start-up companies in the Software, Aerospace and Defense and Biotech Industries.  Proven abilities in recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, EEO/Affirmative Action, and training, as well as the ground up creation and oversight of Human Resources functions for start-up companies.

Professional Experience                

Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI), Huntsville, AL                                                                               2006 – 2012

Human Resources Manager/Recruiter 2009 – 2012

Sr. Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter 2006 - 2009

Managed recruitment and on-boarding life cycle, retention, performance management, and employee relations for a government contractor with a 300+ employee population.  Developed and implemented EEO programs, Affirmative Action plans (AAP), compensation management, EEO-1 and VETS-100A compliance reports.  Provided HR analysis on government contract proposals.

▪         Collaborated and partnered with managers on HR policies and procedures ensuring effective execution and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. 

▪         Develop and maintain HR dashboard and audit reports for all organizational functions via Deltek Costpoint HRIS and Impromptu report writer.  Provided reporting and analytics for AAPs and OFCCP audits.

▪         Averaged 34 days to fill open positions.  Briefed management on vacancies and strategy for filling open positions.

▪         Utilized Cyber Recruiter, iCIMS and Taleo Applicant Tracking Systems to conduct full life cycle recruitment.

▪         Collaboratively selected and implemented Taleo Applicant Tracking and Onboarding systems company wide. 

▪         Administered performance management evaluations, training and development, and employee relations initiatives. 

▪         Selected by ASI’s Executive Team to participate in an eight month leadership training program for employees who demonstrate leadership abilities. 

 

Operon Biotechnologies, Huntsville, AL                                                                                         2005 – 2006

Human Resources Manager

 

Established, staffed, and led the Human Resources department.  Transitioned the corporate headquarters from Maryland to Alabama following the company’s acquisition. Supervised two HR Generalists and one Payroll Administrator. 

▪         Established policies and procedures to ensure an efficient, effective Human Resources functions and compliance with Department of Labor regulations.

▪         Implemented recruiting, hiring and termination procedures to provide on-time hiring and appropriate internal processing.

▪         Counseled managers on issues of employee performance.

▪         Developed compensation and performance review plans and processes.

▪         Negotiated, implemented and administered benefits plans.

 

MESA Solutions, Huntsville, AL                                                                                                                  2000 - 2005

A subsidiary of Telcordia Technologies, an SAIC Company

Human Resources Manager

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Developed and implemented all Human Resources policies and procedures including EEO compliance, Affirmative Action Plans, compensation programs, and training plans and programs for this start-up software development and services company.  Supervised one employee.

▪         Established procedures for recruitment, immigration, retention and employee relations to ensure timely hiring, reduced turnover and consistent treatment of employee relations and performance issues.

▪         Ensured compliance with all Federal and State regulations.

▪         Integrated newly acquired subsidiary’s policies, procedures and benefits with parent company, streamlining Human Resources processes.

▪         Developed a program for maintaining applications in Microsoft Access for applicant and interview tracking to assure EEO/AA compliance and reduce recruiting costs.

Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL                                                                                           1998 - 2000

Sr. Human Resources Representative                                       

 

Responsible for employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits program administration, management development and immigration compliance programs for a 500+ employee population.

▪         Appointed to team responsible for initiation and implementation of benefits programs for a joint venture company formed by Intergraph and Karl Zeiss, Inc. of Germany.

 

RE/MAX, Huntsville, AL                                                                                                                                        1994 - 1998

Realtor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Independent contractor with thriving real estate business responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, customer relations, contract negotiation, finance, budgeting.  Managed one employee.      

▪        Achieved top 100 RE/MAX agents status for the State of Alabama within two years of business start-up.

 

Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL                                                                                              1989 - 1995

Sr. Human Resources Representative                                                      

 

Recruited technical and administrative professionals on time and within budget for six profit centers with an employee population of over 1,000.  Duties included all areas of Human Resources policy interpretation and administration, employee/management conflict resolution, performance improvement counseling, career planning, discipline, terminations and salary administration.

 

Martin Marietta, New Orleans, LA                                                                                                             1985 - 1989          

Sr. Staffing Specialist                                                                                  

Recruited for all openings within the 5,000 employee Manned Space Systems Division on the Space Shuttle External Tank Program. 

▪        Conducted outplacement to assist displaced employees secure new employment.

▪         Conducted outplacement to assist displaced employees secure new employment.

▪         Maintained attrition statistics in order to focus management/union retention activities.

▪         Administered college relations activities to create a pipeline for entry-level hiring.

▪         Developed and implemented interviewer skill training program to prepare managers for participation in the hiring process and protect against claims of illegal practices.

▪         Served as Project Manager for the research and selection of applicant tracking system to reduce dependence on recruiting agencies and reduce hiring costs.

▪         Redesigned New Hire Orientation Program and collateral materials to better inform new employees of policies, procedures and benefits.

 

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration,

Community College of the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua, NY

 

Computer Skills