Doria Lynn LaPorte, SHRM-CP, CLRP

Experience

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  New Jersey Schools Development Authority

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

  Clerical Assistant

  Managed office of six Project Officers Input and posted company invoices and change orders Composed and managed contract amendments, memos, correspondence and spreadsheetsOrganized and managed company’s electronic and hard copy file systemScheduled meetings, appointments and various activities Ordered all routine office supplies including paper and toner ensuring adequate supply maintained

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  Arcelor Mittal-Skyline Steel LLC

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

  HR Generalist

  Practiced corporate recruiting& training development experience; sole direct report to HR Manager in organization comprising 400 employeesManaged recruiting and interview processes including internal job posting, internet job posting, and applicant management system administrationCoordinated interviews for hiring managers and candidates, including scheduling and applicant travel arrangementsSourced candidates using creative strategic sourcing methodsPre-screened and present pre-screened candidates to hiring managersConducted on-boarding process of new hiresOrganized training and development programs, including scheduling and arranging training programs and participants. Maintained active training calendarDesigned and sustained HR Newsletter for company ExecutivesProcessed bi-weekly, weekly, and semi monthly payroll along with maintaining employee files for three of five Skyline manufacturing facilities using ADP PC/Payroll for Windows as requiredSupported Benefits administration Show less

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  Elite Staffing Inc

  May 2008 - Oct 2014

  Staffing Manager

  Management experience supervising 100 or more temporary staff members for site locationIdentify, recruit and hire personnelManage and implement effective recruiting strategies that drive a large applicant flow to ensure job orders are filled in a timely manner; Build and maintain strong customer relationships with hiring managers and all users of temporary staffing employeesResolve customer service issues by maintaining effective communications with the customer and temporary employeesFacilitate new hire orientations and training with temporary staffing employeesEnforce policies and proceduresCoach, counsel, and discipline employeesProcess payroll and manage Time Source timekeeping systemCoordinate and achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to Tenneco HR Manager; actively involved in strategic recruiting plans and performance managementManage one direct report Show less

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  LaPorte's Harvest Moon Farm

  Nov 2014 - now

  Business Manager

  Owner/OperatorManage the operation of our family-run 40 acre farm designed on natural forms of green cultivation to sustain and enhance the ecosystem of our land. Farm Products: Vegetable farm stand-Bakery, Cow/Calf operation/ Herb gardenResponsible for managing financial aspects of the farm by controlling expenses and incomePrepare budgets or financial reports for farm operations.Handle the tasks of planting, organic spraying, organic/green fertilizing, harvesting and selling cropsHandle the tasks of maintaining proper health standards and high quality of productApply and evaluate marketing and/or sales alternatives for farm products. Show less

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  City of Jackson

  Nov 2018 - now

  Manages , supervises, administers and coordinates the Personnel and Labor Relations Program activities and operations for the City including recruitment , benefits administration, classification and compensation , worker's compensation, training, employee relations, employee safety, risk management and labor negotiations ; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative and management support to the City Manager. Show less Perform professional and technical work in the field of public personnel administration. Responsible for high-level support of the day-to-day operations of the City’s Personnel and Labor Relations Program. Support HR Division with all employee and labor relations related matters. Sole report to Assistant Director of Personnel in an organization with 200 + active employees and 250 + retirees.Utilize advanced understanding of labor relations, department regulations, contracts, and the negotiations process. Proficient in the application and interpretation of the City’s four Labor Contracts & Personnel Policy. Implement a diverse array of human resources programs and procedures utilized regarding City Labor Contracts, Pension & Retiree Healthcare, 3rd party Benefit Administration and Workers Compensation. Assist Department Head(s) with the recruitment process. Prepare job postings, place advertisements, and screen applications for minimum qualifications. Coordinate pre-employment testing. Conduct orientation for new employees. Explain personnel policies, benefits, and expectations. Complete new-hire paperwork and personnel actions. Participate in onboarding activities as appropriate. Administer Family Medical Leave Activities for all City employees. Track employee utilization of protected leave under FMLA, provide paperwork and information to employees and supervisors, monitor the certification process, and maintain official files for compliance. Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Labor Relations Technician

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2021