Shawn Kaufman

Experience

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  JWF Industries

  Nov 1998 - Nov 2000

  Director of Human Resources
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  Mount Aloysius College

  Sept 1999 - May 2024

  Adjunct Instructor - Business

  Courses Taught: • Collective Bargaining• Compensation• Employee Benefits• Labor Relations• Management Principles• Personnel Management• Strategic Planning

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  Crown American Properties

  Nov 2000 - Sept 2004

  Director of Human Resources

  Retail REIT with 27 malls in the mid-atlantic region. Company merged with PA Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) in 2004

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  Riggs Industries, Inc.

  May 2005 - Oct 2021

  Director of Human Resources

  Riggs Industries is a mid-sized, family-owned company specializing in metal fabrication, mining, oil & gas infrastructure, heavy-duty truck body and trailer manufacturing, and truck equipment supply.Key Responsibilities:• Managed the HR department, including workforce recruitment, retention, and development.• Developed and enforced HR policies, handled employee relations, and managed performance evaluations.• Designed and administered employee benefit plans and total rewards programs.Noteworthy Accomplishments:• Retention and Recruitment Program: Created and executed a comprehensive program for employee retention, training, and recruitment, leveraging both internal and external resources.• Recruitment Campaign: Developed and launched an effective recruitment campaign utilizing TV, radio, social media, and community outreach to attract top talent.• Insurance Conversions: Led several successful insurance plan conversions, improving employee benefits and cost efficiency.• Wellness Initiative: Introduced a wellness component into the health insurance program, promoting employee health and well-being. Show less

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  McAneny Brothers, Inc.

  Oct 2021 - now

  Director of Human Resources

  McAneny Brothers is a full-service convenience and grocery store distributor, offering on-line ordering and next day delivery throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and New York.Key Responsibilities:• Spearheaded the restructuring and modernization of the HR and Safety Departments to align with current and future growth plans.• Report directly to the President and provide detailed monthly reports to the Board of Directors.• Oversee HR and safety strategy, policy development, and departmental operations.Noteworthy Accomplishments:• Technology Integration: Implemented advanced technology solutions to automate applicant tracking and recruiting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.• Onboarding Enhancement: Introduced electronic onboarding systems, replacing a labor-intensive paper-based process and streamlining new hire integration.• Performance Metrics: Developed and instituted comprehensive metrics and KPIs to monitor and report on departmental progress and goal attainment.• Benefits Optimization: Evaluated and revamped employee benefit plans, introducing new offerings to strengthen the organization's competitive position in the job market.• Safety Department Establishment: Founded and structured a formal Safety Department, including hiring a Safety • Manager and setting up specific safety metrics and expectations. Show less