Rayna Katz

Experience

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  The Leverage Group

  Apr 2003 - Feb 2004

  Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

  Assisted office staff on various administrative duties, including payroll processing, new hire materials, training interns, scheduling meetings, preparing documentsTended to both the CEO and the President's schedules, clients and general day-to-day operations Gathered marketing information through research and created proposals in order to generate business for the company

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  Kellwood Company

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2008

  Senior Human Resource Generalist

  Provided day-to-day support for 300+ associates, both senior level executives and employees. Acted as communication channel and confidential resource for all personnel matters.Worked closely with payroll, accounts payable, benefit & legal department at a corporate level. Consulted with legal department regarding litigation and potential litigation matters. Reported directly to the Vice President of Human Resources for the entire North East region. Worked independently and with minimal supervision.Assumed responsibility for the entire lifecycle of the hiring process, including drug testing, background screenings, offer letters and the on-boarding process. Conducted new hire orientation which involved preparing and administering new hire packets, benefit materials, corporate policies, payroll information, fringe benefits, etc.Completed all HR administrative and record keeping requirements and maintained accurate and complete personnel files for every employee. Assisted with inquiries and concerns, counseled employees on policies and procedures and conducted training programs as needed.Reviewed benefits to ensure compliance, audited invoices from insurance carriers for errors, made corrections, approved billing.Spearheaded a corporate gym membership program, develop and monitor programs to promote positive employee relations and to boost morale in an ever changing environment. Show less

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  Hythiam, Inc

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Human Resource Manager

  Reported to the CFO as the sole Human Resources contact for the entire company, approximately 80 employees, located in various locations including two out-patient treatment centers in TX and CA.Responsible for all aspects of the on-boarding process, terminations, layoffs, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, billing, benefits, employee grievances, unemployment, etc.Significant interface with company counsel to avoid liability for the company relating to adverse employee action.Handled employee relations issues including: Investigation and termination of an at-will employee for engaging in improper use of company email system and violating company policy. Developed an action plan for the Director of the outpatient treatment center to address substandard management styles that led to the departure of many employees that were under her direct supervision.Consulted with the CEO and CFO to develop an alternative compensation system in lieu of bonuses.Administered the layoff of 10% of the employee workforce due to cost cutting measures.Interfaced with vendors to select new benefit providers. Show less

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  O2 Media

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2011

  HR Manager
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  GR Restaurant Group & US Buildings

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  HR Director
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  HR Business Consulting

  Jan 2012 - now

  Private Consulting
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  RK Home Watch, LLC

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

  Owner
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  Pinktails by Rayna

  Dec 2018 - now

  Small Business Owner