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Joanne (Jo) Barlow426 Westridge DrivePhoenixville, PA. 19460610-220-6325jb10128c8@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proactive, results driven Human Resources Generalist with experience in all disciplines supporting both Corporate and Retail Field locations.Capable of creating a Human Resources function where none exists to introducingand integrating sound policies, practices and improvements in an existing organization.Self-directed in accomplishing duties and responsibilities, ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently to meet tight deadlines.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2008 - present

myYearbook.comNew Hope, Pa.

Human Resources Director* Creation and maintenance of all Human Resources functions including but not li

mited to recruiting, on-boarding, creating personnel files, unemployment claims,administering benefits including COBRA/COBRA Subsidy/FMLA etc.* Conduct investigations to resolve issues and complaints of employees; disputesamong employees and management and maintain documentation for the Company.* Work closely with company legal counsel to ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are carried out in a manner consistent with applicable lawsand counsel management team on new employment and benefit legislation.* Developed new employee handbook, performance appraisal, code of conduct, performance improvement policies and procedures and sexual harassment training for employees and managers.* Coordinate the company's recruiting, interview and selection process resultingin 46 new hires in 16 months.* Researched, selected and managed the open enrollment process for the following

new benefit plans: medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, life insurance and 401(k).

April 2002 - July 2008

Home DepotWest Norriton,PA.

Human Resources Manager - Elimination of Position

Provide all human resources services for 175 employees including:

* Proactively maintain a positive employee relations environment, handle all emp

loyee issues to ensure equitable and consistent resolutions, conduct investigations and make decisions regarding counseling and termination of employees.

* Work with store management team to identify and develop talent, ensure each Associate has an opportunity for career development and coach management team on the development and execution of game plans for employees.

* Assess training needs and execute employee training programs including management training on union avoidance, Title VII and relevant Federal, State and Localemployment laws.

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* Drive the review process to accurately assess talent and ensure consistency, equity, and effective utilization of payroll to maximize store performance.

* Forecast hiring needs, recruit, and interview and ensure compliance with all applicable law and Afirmative Action initiatives.

* Manage the open enrollment process and ensure proper administration of benefits information including healthcare, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan and worker compensation.

January 2000 - November 2001

e-ValuePlus.comWest Goshen, PA.

Director of Human Resources - Elimination of Position

* Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employeeretention, compensation and payroll issues for 75 employees.

* Developed new policy and procedures, job descriptions, titles, competitive com

pensation plans and classified employees by position and responsibility as exempt or non-exempt.

* Direct recruitment and interviewing of 12 of the 22 new hires in 6 months witha total cost per hire savings of $109,000.

October 1997 - July 1999

EMS FinancialTrevose, PA.

Director of Human Resources - Company Closed

* Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employeeretention, compensation and payroll issues for 120 employees and ten field locations.

May 1996 - June 1997

Great Expectations InternationalSpring House, PA.

Director of Human Resources - Company Closed

* Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employeeretention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters and 34 field locations.

May 1993 - May 1996

The Eagle's Eye & Carroll Reed

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Conshohocken, PA.

Corporate Staffing and Human Resources Manager

* Daily resolution of all employee relations issues including: unemployment, legal responses, hiring, firing, disciplinary action, succession planning, employeeretention, compensation and payroll issues for corporate headquarters, 63 Retail Stores, 5 Showrooms and the Distribution Center.

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina, BS, Accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS

Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Word, Excel 2007, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat9, Outlook Express, ADP Payroll

WEB BROWSERS

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Professional MemberGreater Valley Forge Human Resources Association - (GVHRA)