Human Resources Generalist Resume

Desired Industry: Human Resources	SpiderID: 12457
Desired Job Location: White House Station, New Jersey	Date Posted: 4/26/2007
Type of Position: Part-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 5/15/2007
Desired Wage: 75000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained:	Willing to Relocate: No

Experience:
BOB ROCHMAN
1 Hay Barrick Road
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889
brochman@earthlink.net
Home: (908) 534-6852
Cell: (908) 642-5513

Human Resources Management ~ Employee Relations ~ Compensation Analysis ~ Performance Management

Seasoned, accomplished PHR certified leader with extensive experience mobilizing highly effective HR programs within leading companies across diverse industries. Proven success analyzing operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and mobilizing HR strategies that support progression and long-range objectives. Excellent background in employee relations and compensation analysis. Decisive and resourceful leader, with proven ability to train, motivate, and lead internal teams to perform at optimal levels. Unwavering attention to detail; proficient with PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Lotus Notes Mail, and Visio.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations * Staff Development * Recruitment and Retention * Market Pay Analysis * Policy & Procedure Development * Human Capital Assessments * Reward and Recognition Strategy * Career Development * Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MGD SERVICES, INC. – Piscataway, NJ
HR Consultant / Technical Writer, 2006 to Present

Offer broad-based HR expertise in a consulting role to American Standard Corporation as part of an HR Organization Effectiveness push.
Contributed significantly to centralization of HR functions, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Develop and explain functional event process maps and desk procedures. Facilitate discussions related to consolidation to ensure all activities align with project benchmarks and objectives. Compose failure mode and effect analysis documentation. Apply Six Sigma standards in composing detailed desk procedures. Key Achievement:
* Effectively targeted key inefficiencies and developed / recommended effective, cost saving solutions.

HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NJ - Newark, NJ
Employee Relations Consultant, 2005 to 2006

Retained to ensure productive and compliant communication and relationship development with the Information Systems, Finance, Legal, and HR business units of this New Jersey insurance affiliate.
Developed, administered, and revised employee / labor relations programs, acting as a key advocate for management and employee concerns. Interfaced across functional levels to facilitate application / enforcement of relevant standards as well as streamline interactions related to performance management, compensation, staffing, and conflict resolution. Collaborated with general counsel to create and maintain HR policies and interpret bargaining agreements. Key Achievements:
* Saved time and money by recommending improvements to major HR procedures, including job-approval and staffing processes.
* In partnership with the IS division, conducted an end-to-end assessment to develop key recommendations for procedural improvements, restructuring, and team member skill assessment.
* Developed and implemented procedures to track emergent and ongoing issues as well as guidelines for complaint investigations; improved overall quality of workforce by designing guidelines and procedures for addressing employee performance issues.

PROCURESTAFF / VOLT – Parsippany, NJ
Operations Manager, 2004 to 2005

Oversaw all bottom-line and operational factors for this global staffing managed-services program, with primary responsibility for serving a major telecommunications company.
Liaised with client management teams to assess and review needs, resolve emergent issues, and address administrative concerns. Established sourcing goals and created effective strategies to achieve stated and implied objectives. Key Achievement:
* Led program to meet or exceed goals for decreasing the cost of direct sourcing of contractions, increasing revenues and ensuring total customer satisfaction.

GARTNER / PEOPLE 3 – Bridgewater, NJ
Senior Consultant, Human Capital Consulting, 1998 to 2004

Launched a start-up human resources consulting firm serving Fortune 500-100 corporations and the public sector; grew company to generate $6 million in annual revenue before being acquired by Gartner.
Spearheaded the development and initiation of Human Resources strategies for leading companies across a wide range of industries. Leverage in-depth expertise to manage diverse initiatives, including human capital assessments, reward analysis/pay strategies, performance management, staff development, and recruitment/retention programs. Forge and maintain sound client relationships by accurately assessing HR infrastructures and developing strategies to bolster internal performance. Analyze client operations; review documentation, conduct interviews, and assemble focus groups to identify opportunities for improvement. Present conclusions before executive audiences. Key Achievements:
* Developed successful HR and compensation strategies for major Fortune 500-100 corporations and state/federal agencies; details available upon request.
* Collaborated with the CIO of Physicians Mutual Insurance Company in developing an effective executive compensation/incentive program, thereby supporting a major internal restructuring initiative.
* Created Gartner’s first IT Compensation Survey which has subsequently been used for 5 years and is industry recognized.
* Contributed to the design of key consulting tools during company launch; developed a framework for 13 IT job families, created models covering job family characteristics, job complexity, typical responsibilities, and educational requirements.

AT&T – Florham Park, NJ, Somerset, NJ, Bedminster, NJ
Human Resources Partner - Labs Research Division (1996-1998)

Built a record of achievement and advancement within this leading global telecommunications company, culminating in support of the launch of a new research division employing more than 400 leading research scientists.
Delivered oversight and strategic planning for key HR programs, including recruitment, retention, pay administration, and employee relations initiatives. Served as primary point of contact in the design and development of corporate HR policies and procedures, liaising with internal directors concerning employee relations, staffing forecasts, recruiting strategies, and hiring plans. Ensured compliance with existing corporate structures. Coordinated between division employees and management teams to enhance morale and performance. Key Achievement:
* Contributed to the smooth startup and transitioning of a sizeable department by providing effective leadership in Human Resources initiatives.

Previous roles with AT&T includes progression through positions including Human Resources Manager - Business Communications Services (1994-1996) and Network Service (1990-1994), Employment Office Manager - AT&T Headquarters (1985-1990), Non-Management Staffing Supervisor - AT&T Headquarters (1980-1985)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS

* CERTIFICATE IN INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS - Council on Education in Management (2006)
* CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR THE NEW JERSEY FMLA (2005)
* INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT (2005)
* PHR CERTIFICATION BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE – (2004)
* AT&T HR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (1998)
* AT&T/STEVENS INSTITUTE PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 5 Certificates (1995-1996)

Member: SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS

Education:
PHR CERTIFICATION BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE – (2004)

Affiliations:
Member: SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS

Skills:
Proficient with PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Lotus Notes Mail, and Visio.

Additional Information:
CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations * Staff Development * Recruitment and Retention * Market Pay Analysis * Policy & Procedure Development * Human Capital Assessments * Reward and Recognition Strategy * Career Development * Project Management

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Bob Rochman
Street:	Phone: 908-534-6852
City: Whitehouse Station	Fax: -
State: New Jersey
Zip: 08889
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