Cathy Bednar-Armstrong's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

📖 Summary

SUMMARY: • Highly creative professional, accomplished in all facets of human resources within a variety of industries • Dynamic written and verbal communication and teaching skills exhibited through training and facilitation • Demonstrated research, analytical, and organizational abilities in the areas of recruiting, benefit planning and administration, compensation, and employee relations • Experienced in management development utilizing coaching skills and succession planning and strategically aligning with the corporate mission and goalsHuman Resources Manager (temporary position) @ Provided strategic leadership and direction in the areas of recruiting, employee relations, compensation, performance management and development, HR metrics, HR operations/processes, coaching, HR policies and compliance, HRIS, administration of policies and procedures, benefits, AAP, RIFs, Affordable Healthcare for America Act compliance, supervised HR staff, strategic department development to be in alignment with corporate goals and training and development From 2015 to 2015 (less than a year) Greater New York City AreaDirector of Human Resources (part-time) @ Conducted all aspects of human resources including recruiting, on-boarding, employee relations, benefits, compensation, performance appraisals, worker’s compensation, coaching, compliance laws, organizational development, visa processing, 401k and payroll administration, HRIS, policies and procedures, FMLA, UC; integrates programs internationally. From 2014 to 2015 (1 year) Greater New York City AreaHuman Resources Director @ •Conducted all aspects of human resources, including initial set-up of the department, recruiting, training and development, employee relations, employment law, FMLA, benefits, compensation, performance appraisals, worker’s compensation, coaching, on-boarding, UC, organizational development, visa processing, 401k review board, Paychex HRIS, succession planning, and policies and procedures. •Established, organized and managed the Human Resources Department as a vital corporate asset and department •Updated and revamped the corporate employee handbook •Managed talent acquisition, including reviewing and assessing all job positions, and increased the workforce by 70% •Coached managers on best practices for selecting appropriate candidates and managed recruiting deadlines •Developed and implemented a results driven performance appraisal system •Trained supported management team in the evaluation process of their staff •Strategically initiated, negotiated and selected medical benefits that amounted to a 25% savings for the company •Introduced dental, vision, FSA, disability and life insurances into benefit package and conducted yearly open enrollment From 2010 to 2013 (3 years) Greater Pittsburgh AreaHuman Resources Manager @ •Conducted all human resource functions, including training and organizational development, employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruiting, performance appraisals, worker’s compensation, writing and updating policies and procedures •Developed and organized the Human Resources Department as a new company department •Wrote and introduced a corporate employee handbook •Developed recruiting strategy for excellence that increased the work force by 40% •Designed and implemented a performance appraisal system and trained management through the implementation process •Implemented a physician’s panel for worker’s compensation resulting in a 25% savings •Established compensation plan and realigned pay scales and benefit package to become more competitive in the marketplace From 2006 to 2008 (2 years) Greater Pittsburgh AreaConsultant @ •Developed and facilitated soft-skilled management training programs for various companies and organizations resulting in excellent feedback evaluations by participants •Facilitated outplacement training programs as an adjunct Certified Associate for Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) •Coached individuals who had been displaced from jobs From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) Greater Pittsburgh AreaHuman Resources Manager @ •Conducted all human resource functions, including training and organizational development, talent assessment, succession planning, employee relations, benefits, compensation, HRIS & payroll system, recruiting, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and administrative functions •Spearheaded project and developed training modules that were successfully implemented at the divisional levels in order to train supervisors and managers over a 5-year period; programs included: Listening Skills, Employment Laws, Interviewing Skills, Business Etiquette, Writing Effective Documentation, Handling Conflict and Train the Trainer •Facilitated monthly training sessions over a 5-year period that included the above modules, along with Interpersonal Managing Skills, Sexual Harassment, On-boarding new hires, and Partnering for Success •Developed recruiting strategy that increased the sales force by 60% •Assisted in the set-up of new PeopleSoft HRIS system that increased department efficiency by 80% •Served as the designated contact person for divisional HRIS problems and ran payroll interface for sales divisions •Established more efficient communications processes for employee benefit programs, including medical open enrollment, new hire orientations, FMLA and 401K, through employee kiosks and ongoing training sessions •Defended Unemployment Compensation, PHRC/EEOC, and ADR (dispute resolution) claims with an 80% success rate •Coached and developed managers to improve communication, interviewing, conflict resolution, and leadership skills From 1998 to 2004 (6 years) Greater Pittsburgh AreaConsultant @ •Developed and facilitated soft-skilled management training programs through Community College of Allegheny College Contracted training programs and human resource projects for various organizations with positive end results From 1996 to 1998 (2 years) Greater Pittsburgh AreaHuman Resources Manager @ •Conducted all human resource functions, including recruiting, employee relations, training, compensation, performance reviews, benefits, bonus task force, and intern program. •Recruited and increased workforce by 25% •Facilitated and participated in extensive team training and presentation program for the Administration Team •Designed and facilitated "Interviewing" training program for new team interviewing approach •Assisted in the implementation of a 360 degree performance appraisal system From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Greater Pittsburgh AreaHuman Resources Generalist @ •Handled employee relations for 600 employees, facilitated the TQM and Quality Tools Training Programs, managed exempt and non-exempt recruiting for the safety products research division and manufacturing plant and supervised job posting and bidding, employee relations coaching wage & salary compensation and supported multi-site locations •Managed benefits administration and wage and salary compensation •Designed and presented management training programs, including Improving Employee Performance, Designing Effective Training, Listening Skills, ADA, Sexual Harassment, Worker's Compensation, Violence in the Workplace, and Compliance Laws •Developed the “return-to-work” program, which assisted in reduced worker's compensation costs of up to 90% •Wrote quality procedures and aided in plant audit in preparation for the achieved ISO 9000 certification •Prepared and implemented health and wellness "Shape-up Program" with 75% participation rate •Investigated and successfully defended several EEOC, PHRC, UC and Worker's Compensation claims From 1988 to 1995 (7 years) Greater Pittsburgh AreaMaster of Arts (MA), Industrial Relations--Human Resources, 3.6 @ St. Francis UniversityBachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching/Communications, 3.5 @ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cathy Bednar-Armstrong is skilled in: HRIS, Onboarding, Human Resources, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Interviews, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Organizational Development