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Seeking a Human Resource Management position
Started Mar 25, 2009
Seeking position in Human Resources
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Tanya,
Thanks for the website lead, and the encouraging words... I will post my resume on the site
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Seeking a Human Resource Management position
I am seeking a position in Human Resource Management. I have 15+ years of experience along with a Master's degree in Human Resource Management. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.My contact information is valk1112@sbcglobal.net or 281-550-3014. I look forward to speaking with you .ValSee More
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Karen,
I am seeking a position in Human Resource Management. I have 15+ years of expereince and a Master's Degree. Can you help me??
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Hello Everyone: I'm seeking a position in human resources. I am in Houston, Texas. I have 15+ years of HR expereince. Any help would be appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you
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- I am a Human Resource Professional seeking employement as a HR Manager or HR Director. I have 17 years of experience in Human Resource Management, that a company could benefit from..
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Objective
Senior human resource business professional seeking human resource opportunity that leverages skills and energy to increase revenue, reduce costs, increase profit, and identify candidates for employment.
Summary
Human resource professional with vast experience in Employment Law, Employee Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staff and Recruiting, Retention, Training and Development, Benefits Administration and FLMA/ADA/EEO/Workers Compensation. Consistently reduced costs, streamlined operational efficiencies, and improved employee morale by implementing programs that educated management, improved communication and minimized complexity of human resource programs.
Selected Accomplishments
•Reduced annual benefits cost by 15% annually by researching and changing benefit providers.
•Saved over $36,000 in annual hiring costs by reducing dependence on external staffing agencies.
•Reduced training costs by $15,000 by implementing internal “Lunch & Learn” program.
Critical Skills
Merger & Acquisitions, Human Resource Program/Project Management
Multi-Unit/Multi-Site Human Resource Experience
ADP, Paychex, ABRA Payroll System Implementation, and Knowledge,
SAP Modules for HR and Accounting
Professional Experience
Mercer – Houston, Texas
Benefits Administrator - Contract 2009 to 2010
Reporting to the Project Supervisor, three-month contract position to design, develop, and implement benefits plans for 7-10 major companies nationwide. Conduct complete review with employees, supervisors, and managers. Reviewed online enrollment elections, paperwork, process changes, explained costs and effective dates. Conducted complete review of open enrollment process for accuracy and costing. Completed 401k administration, enrollment and funding matrix, ensured funding balance processes were established.
Key Results:
•Received 3 complimentary callbacks for dispute resolution from Wendy’s International, BHP, Lyondell Petrochemical.
•Built trust with HR and Benefits Directors with various companies.
•Generated suggestions on increasing 401k enrollment, funding matrix, balance process.
Valentine M. Kasperek Phone: (281) 381-8064 - Page 2-3
Professional Experience
New Era Life Insurance - Houston
Human Resource Director, 2008 to 2008
Reporting to the President and Chief Operating Officer, as part of the executive management team, guided the management of a full spectrum of Human Resource operations, systems, and programs. Administered Human Resource budget; and handled Human Resource management workplace issues.
Key Results:
•Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, and incentives.
•Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.
•The driving force behind employee-retention rate drop of 20% within an industry where high demand and turnover were the norm.
•Designed process for salary negotiation, job offers, and sign-on bonuses/relocation packages for exempt and non-exempt levels.
•Designed, developed, and implemented Employee Handbook covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
•Introduced company’s first formal performance review program, creating a flexible computer based tool.
NCO Customer Management, Inc. – Houston
Human Resource Manager 2007 to 2007
Reporting to the Site Director, as part of the executive management team, was responsible for 1245 employees. Fulfilled a broad range of human resource functions, including recruiting, training employees, administering benefits, 401k plan, HR budget, disciplinary action and managing human resource records.
Key Results:
•Developed “in-house” Job Fair program that increased qualified internal applicants by 22%.
•Trained management team on interviewing techniques and best practices.
•Championed one-on-one coaching sessions with management that contributed to sound hiring decisions.
•Developed a succession planning process for key employees identified for advancement.
•Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
•Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
•Saved one thousand dollars monthly by reducing reliance on employment agencies ($12,000).
•Reengineered all formerly outsourced recruiting functions to in-house, reducing billable hours from 200+ to less than 15 per month, saving $76,800 per year.
Valentine M. Kasperek Phone: (281) 381-8064- Page 3-3
Professional Experience
AR Group, Inc. - Houston
Human Resource Director 2002 to 2007
Reported to the Chief Financial Officer, working closely with four owners of this international company, responsible for the overall operational management and budget of the human resource department. Direct responsibility for health insurance renewals, employee compensation strategies, 401k administration, payroll, employee recruitment, policy and procedure, employee training and succession planning.
Key Results:
•Changed 401k plan administrator, reducing plan cost by $15,000 annually.
•Rejuvenated communication for insurance renewal procedures and premium saving to reduce misunderstanding among senior management.
•Masterminded and implemented a “Lunch & Learn” program that reduced training cost by 20%.
•Structured and organized Human Resource Department, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
•Designed, developed, and implemented a computerized based employee performance review system.
•Orchestrated a recruitment process and procedural implementation for start-up organization.
•Implemented employee service awards program.
•Implementated of background checks process and procedure.
•Developed organizational charts and job descriptions.
•Design, development, and implementation of random drug testing policies and procedures.
•Implementation of college and high school student intern program.
Valentine M. Kasperek Phone: (281) 381-8064 - Page 4-4
Professional Experience
Education
Erie Community College
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management Houston Human Resource Association (SHRM) (HR Houston)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Media Center Accounting / Payroll / HRIS Systems: ADP, Paychex, ABRA, /Applicant Tracking Systems/Proprietary Systems
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 9:29pm on January 29, 2009,
Vivian Julye-Pyatt said… - Val
How long have you been looking for employment and in what industry?
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