Therese Mantell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Quad Systems Corporation

  Oct 1991 - Feb 2001

  Human Resources Director 12/1997–2/2001Reported to the President and managed a staff of two employees I was responsible for all Human Resource functions within the organization. With a business-partner attitude, I consulted the company’s senior managers including the president. In addition to the accomplishments while a Human Resources Manager, the following are notable: Served as a member of the company’s management team contributing to strategic planning, administrative projects, policy and program designs. Utilized successful recruiting measures for key engineering positions that proved to be significantly cost effective versus hiring a recruiter. Acted as the liaison between corporate attorneys and the executive staff on all legal personnel issues. Renegotiated contracts with benefit providers for services including Health, Life, LTD and AD&D saving thousands of dollars and increased the services provided. Responsible for recruitment and relocation of international employees and implemented an International Travel Policy. Wrote a Supervisor Manual as a tool to guide management personnel regarding policies and procedures and served as the team leader for ISO 9001 Documentation Control Team Show less Human Resources Manager 10/1996-12/1997Managed the entire HR function for 275+ employees in 3 locations. Responsibilities included: employee relations, personnel services, recruitment and employment, performance evaluation process, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, EEO and Affirmative Action. Some selected accomplishments include: establishing a wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs and services and company health and safety programs. Recommend hiring, promotion, termination, disciplinary and commendatory actions of all personnel. Implemented and annually updated compensation programs and participated in annual salary surveys. Worked with department manages and rewrote job descriptions to comply with ADA requirements. Established standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures. Managed the recruiting process for technical, managerial and other highly specialized and difficult to attract positions including executive-level candidates. Negotiated employment fee structures with placement agencies providing major cost reductions for the company. Designed Employee Recognition Programs, which promoted a higher level of employee morale. Aggressively implemented a Drug and Alcohol Policy and Drug-Free Workplace Program. Implemented an Employee Assistance Program. Managed all employee-related aspects of several company-wide reduction in force efforts resulting in minimal impact on productivity and no legal issues related to employees. Designed and implemented an Employee Benefit and Policies Manual. Evaluated and compared existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Wrote Board of Directors’ reports, Human Resources Newsletter and in-house communication pieces. Show less Human Resource Administrator/Sr. Human Resource Administrator 9/1995-10/1996Responsible for the development, implementation and writing all policies and procedures. Was responsible for all employment activities, including but not limited to benefits, compensation, recruitment, EEO/AAP, orientation and employee/manager counseling. Receptionist/Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant 10/1991-9/1995Provided administrative support to the President of the company and Human Resources Director. Provided both written and oral correspondence. Performed a wide variety of support activities in administration of the employee benefit programs including life, health, dental and disability insurance, sick leave, unemployment and flexible spending. Maintained records of billing cost and control, employee files and personnel records, processed status changes. Conducted employee orientation, and answered general questions. Prepared special reports, compiled statistics on insurance, sick leave, vacation and attendance. Supported the accounting department in the data entry process of detailed labor hours. Show less

  • Director of Human Resources

    Dec 1997 - Feb 2001

  • Human Resources Manager

    Oct 1996 - Dec 1997

  • Sr Human Resource Administrator

    Oct 1991 - Oct 1996
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  Datavision, Inc.

  Feb 2001 - Sept 2002

  Human Resources Manager

  The first HR professional hired reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures required for an organization with over 100 employees. Responsible for benefit, recruiting and training and development functions. Duties also included: employee appraisals, wage and benefit programs, and employee relations.

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  The Leff Company, Inc.

  Sept 2002 - Aug 2020

  Director of Administration

  Recruited by a former insurance broker to report to the President; responsible for implementing organizational strategies, policies and planning the use of materials and human resources. Primary objective is to maintain superior customer service and retain 150+ clients focusing on health, disability, life, 401(k) and ancillary plans. Client base ranges from 2 employees to over 3,000. Duties include marketing group health and ancillary plans, analysis, proposal, open enrollment process, employee advocacy. I'd also assist clients with human resource issues, overseeing enrollments & terminations, billing audits, and FLSA, ACA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, & HIPAA compliance. Additionally, duties include recruiting, information technology and marketing responsibilities while serving as part of the company’s management team contributing to strategic planning, administrative projects and policy and program design/implementation. Show less

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  OneDigital

  Aug 2020 - now

  Benefits Consultant

  As an experienced professional, I advise business clients on insurance, employee benefits, and other products. I focus on a wide range of employee benefits and provide advice on selecting, purchasing and administering benefits to business owners and their employees.