Peter Patron

Experience

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  Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2010

  Benefits Administrator/Generalist

  Research, develop and launch employee jobs compendium which includes all job descriptions, salary matrix and organizational charts. Updated charts quarterly as required by NYS Lottery. Implemented and administered PeopleSoft for HRIS, Benefits, Payroll and Time and Labor. Worked with Financial Planning and Analysis regarding labor costing for P&L statements and for contract negotiations with various bargaining agencies. Performed employee relations investigations for union grievances and employee complaints including ADA, EEO and sexual harassment investigations. Administered all employee non-union benefit plans and developed processes to reduce costs month over month. Show less

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Field Operations Clerk

  Performed data entry duties as directed by the Field Operations Manager and Local Census Office Manager. Inventoried and distributed all census materials at beginning of all phases. During collection phase, accurately cataloged, entered data and prepared information for shipment to designated depot.

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  Opus Casino Cruise Lines

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  Operations

  Perform basic deckhand duties while on the ship. Responsible for crew and passenger safety while to sea. Performed safety and operational duties in casino during operational hours.

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  Resorts World Casino New York City

  May 2011 - Sept 2014

  Human Resources Generalist

  Research, develop and launch employee jobs compendium which includes all job descriptions, salary matrix and organizational charts. Updated charts quarterly as required by NYS Lottery. Implemented and administered ADP Workforce Now for HRIS, Benefits, Payroll and Time and Labor. Worked with Financial Planning and Analysis regarding labor costing for P&L statements and for contract negotiations with various bargaining agencies.

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  FJC Security Services, Inc.

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Director of Corporate Human Resources/Benefits

  Directed efforts of satellite offices in Melville, Washington D.C. and Floral Park including employee relations, recruiting and assisting with payroll and accounts payable. Managed all lines of union and non-union benefits including working with brokers on plan design, open enrollment and billing of premiums. Successfully reduced month over month costs by eliminating no longer eligible employees and working with former employees for COBRA payments are recoup of lost copayments.

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  Platinum HRM

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Benefits Analyst

  Under direction of Benefits Manager, works with accounts receivable and payroll department to set up and bill on a regular basis (bi-weekly or monthly) all healthcare and ancillary benefits coverage as selected by client employees. Successfully developed and implemented a benefits management system through Benefit Navigator and rolled out to all clients along with open enrollment.

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  Global Operations Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

  Human Resources Manager

  Source, recruit and select candidates for various private security roles in NYC and New Jersey markets. Perform onboarding tasks including background checks, license verifications and verification of qualifications with NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing. Support all field managers and employees in Employee Relations issues including performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, unemployment and associated complaints and investigations.

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  Blizzard Cooling

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  HR Consultant

  Review, update, and revise company hiring practices, vacation, and other human resources policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and all local, state, and federal labor regulations. By creating and maintaining a positive and responsive work environment, raised employee retention rates by over 10% to achieve a greater than 90% employee retention over a 1-year period. Developed recruitment programs to successfully increase minority recruitment and meet affirmative action requirements.

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  Freelance

  Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Independent Human Resources Consultant
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  New York State Department of Labor

  May 2020 - Mar 2022

  Sr. Employment Security Clerk
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  Dennis & Co. Auto Group

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  • HR Recruiting and Orientation Specialist

    Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
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  Dollar Tree Stores

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Store Manager
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  Rensselaer County Bureau of Human Resources

  Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  Personnel Analyst
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  Etain

  Aug 2024 - now

  Human Resources Generalist