To obtain secure employment where I may be an asset and team player while utilizing my experience to impact the workforce in such a way that it creates a more productive environment with decreased turnover.
Michelle Cormany
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Extensive background in Human Resources and Office Management: Expert HR manager with 25 years of progressive experience in all phases of human resources and office management. Experienced in: HR policy development, creating and implementing training programs, employee benefits management, full life recruiting, conflict resolution, as well as extensive knowledge of employment laws for California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Texas and Alaska..
EXPERTISE
ï´ HR Department Startup ï´ Staff Recruitment & Retention ï´ Orientation & On-Boarding
ï´ Employment Law ï´ Employee Relations ï´ Training & Development
ï´ FMLA/CFRA/USERRA/PDL ï´ Workers Compensation ï´ Union & Non-Union Environments
ï´ Performance Management ï´ Organizational Development ï´ Benefits Management
ï´ HR Policies & Procedures ï´ HR Program/Project Management ï´ HRIS Technologies (ADP, Peoplesoft)
ï´ Payroll ï´ Conducting Workplace Investigations ï´ EEO Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ï¶ 2/2009- Current Science Applications International Corporation HR Assistant
(Provided on-site assistance for Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement Program- Albany & Jacksonville)
Current funding through June 30, 2009
ï¶ 5/2006- 12/2009 Self Employed HR Consultant & Project Manager
ï¶ 5/2007- 12/2007 Ace Parking Management, Inc. Corporate Benefits/HRIS Manager & Regional HR Manager
(4,500 Employees in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas)
Reason for leaving: Corporate Reorganization/position eliminated
ï¶ 10/2004- 6/2006 Waste Management, Inc. HR Generalist
(700 Employees in seven locations throughout Southern California)
Reason for leaving: Reduction in force (due to sale of locations)
ï¶ 2/2003- 8/2004 Lloyd Pest Control Human Resources Manager
(300 Employees in six locations throughout Southern California)
Reason for leaving: Care for elderly parent in Florida
ï¶ 4/2002-2/2003 Pearson Ford Payroll/Benefits Administrator
(250 Employees)
Reason for leaving: Temporary position
ï¶ 5/2001-4/2002 Construction Machinery Inc. Benefits Administrator
(400 Employees in Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Alaska)
Reason for leaving: Company closed
ï¶ 2/1999-5/2001 Sunset Parking Service Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Reason for leaving: Opportunity to pursue career in degree field
ï¶ 6/1986-2/1999 Dental Offices (Florida & California) Office Manager & Registered Dental Assistant
Reason for Leaving: Professional & Educational Growth
EDUCATION
Bachelors Business Administration (minor in HR Management) National University- San Diego, CA
Anticipated Graduation May 2010. (All upper division & HR courses completed, in process of completing elective units)
TECHNOLOGY
ï´ MS Office Suite ï´ Lotus Notes ï´ HRIS (ADP, Payforce, Peoplesoft, Crystal Reports, Reportsmith, Kronos, E-time)
Michelle Cormany Phone: 619-647-8066 ï´ Page Two
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ï¶ Expertise level State/ Federal employment laws for: California, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Arizona, Alaska
ï¶ Provided guidance and interpretation to senior management on complex HR issues and labor laws
ï¶ Successfully established new HR Department for company with 400 employees throughout Southern California
ï¶ Created and implemented HR policies/procedures/employee policy manuals for companies with multiple-state locations
ï¶ Created and managed benefit programs for 4,500+ employees in Washington, Oregon, Texas, Arizona and California
ï¶ Created and implemented employee leave of absence tracking system resulting in $30k annual savings
ï¶ Created and conducted new hire orientation for exempt and non-exempt employees resulting in a lower attrition rate
ï¶ Created recruiting plan resulting in increase of qualified applicants
ï¶ Created exit interview process resulting in decrease of employee turn-over
ï¶ Created, implemented and presented training on: harassment and discrimination investigations, state mandated harassment and discrimination prevention, legal interviewing and hiring practices, workplace safety, union avoidance
ï¶ Negotiated annual employee benefits premiums for 4500+ employees (Savings of $50k first year at Lloyd Pest Control)
ï¶ Managed union and non-union benefits including: medical, dental, vision, FSA/Section 125, union pension, health & welfare, 401(k) programs, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
ï¶ Managed 16 individual Collective Bargaining Agreements for multi-state employer
ï¶ Managed/performed data integrity audit of HRIS resulting in approximately $75k savings
ï¶ Managed Work Opportunity Tax Credit resulting in approximately $15k tax credit for company
ï¶ Managed all facets of 401(k) retirement program including: enrollment, funding, discrimination testing, 5500 filing, processing loans, rollovers and payouts. Managed successful change of plan administrators
ï¶ Managed employee files for 4500+ employees located in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Texas, Arizona and California
ï¶ Managed and processed payroll for 300+ employees. Commissioned, exempt, non-exempt and prevailing wage
ï¶ Represented employers/clients at EDD hearings
ï¶ Created and implemented implementing “Return to Work†program resulting in lowered workers compensation premiums and claims
ï¶ Reduced Unemployment Insurance Claims by 95%
ï¶ Professionally, effectively and efficiently managed up to eight full time employees
ï¶ Conducted investigations for harassment, discrimination and unfair labor practice claims
ï¶ Project manager for 3 condo conversion developments- 80 units total
ï¶ Created/managed multi-million dollar budgets and planning for condo conversion projects
ï¶ Negotiated with contractors and sub-contractors
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
ï¶ Society of Human Resource Management- National, San Diego and Greater Gulf Coast Chapters
ï¶ Compensation and Benefits Association- San Diego Chapter
GOVERNMENT CLEARANCES
ï¶ Secret Clearance Eligible
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