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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidate1 PageAlexia Groszer, SHRM-SCPAlexia T. Groszer, SHRM-SCP, FSO/ITPSOEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLE / Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Professional SummarySenior Human Resources Professional with 20 years of experience in Federal Government Contracting for the DoD and Intelligence Agencies. Partnered with Centers of Excellence (COE) and acted as a Trusted Advisor to executives, managers, and employees. Proven problem solver, strategic thinker, and communicator. Repeatedly built and scaled Human Resources Departments as businesses grew. Actively promoted work environments that empower all staff to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional results. Active TS/SCI Clearance. ExperienceThe Maasai Group (TMG), Manassas, VA 9/2023 to 2/2024 Director, Human Resources and RecruitingReport to the CEO and function as key member of the companys executive team to scale the infrastructure, processes, compliance, and communication for a growing government contractor, with Medical and State Department contracts, reach the next level of success. Unfortunately, TMG lost 80% of their contracts and FTEs in October 2023. Provided strategic leadership to help shape key initiatives for Human Resources, Recruiting, and Security. Work interchangeably with other departments to develop cross-functional business solutions. Worked with the CEO and Executives to build a legal strategy to protest the loss of two major contracts. Oversaw full life cycle recruiting utilizing multiple resources to staff contracts. Rewrote employee handbook, policies, and processes to create better infrastructure and to support ISO. Consolidated multiple software systems into one HRIS solution, ADP Workforce Now. Managed all benefits and other insurances to meet the business needs of the company. Oversaw company compliance with required federal and state laws related to Human Resources. Technical and Project Engineering, LLC (TAPE), Alexandria, VA 2014 9/2023 Director, Human Resources and RecruitingFacility Security Officer (FSO) / Internal Threat Professional Senior Officer (ITPSO) Directed activities and staff for the Human Resources, Recruiting, and Security departments for a multi-state DoD $25 million government contractor. Supported staff on contracts with the Army, Navy, Marines, Department of Homeland Security, Veterans Administration, and State Department. Human Resources Management Directed and implemented a variety of strategies to identify best practices and execute solutions for the companys business needs including Workforce Planning and Organizational Development. Recruiting, Retention Strategy, Workforce Planning Developed recruiting and retention strategies to identify and attract top talent for current and future work. Built talent pipeline for high turnover positions. Supported Business Development by creating staffing strategies proposals, identifying key personnel and others to meet the contract requirements. Developed and implemented transition plans for new contracts and staff. Benefits Administration Negotiated, recommended, implemented, and administered benefit plans. Created a separate benefit plan for Service Contract Act (SCA) employees that saved the company money by covering benefit costs with Health and Welfare dollars. Managed TAPEs 401K program including reporting and audit requirements. Audits (401K, Benefits, Workers Compensation, Security, DOL)- Managed audits to meet compliance deadlines by providing data to auditors timely. Proactively prepared and saved data throughout the year to facilitate the process. Employee Relations Guided managers on handling employee relations issues (performance management and progressive discipline). Collaborated with general counsel on investigations and DOL responses. There were no lawsuits during my time with the company. Policy Development Developed and updated HR policies and processes to meet both business needs and compliance requirements. Facilitated change management using HR best practices. Passed all ISO audits. Compensation and Performance Management - Managed the performance management process, job descriptions, core competencies, salary banding, standards of performance and performance evaluation. Provided guidance to staff 2 PageAlexia Groszer, SHRM-SCPregarding TAPE Performance Evaluation Process. Generated compensation reports, research market data, and made recommendations to BD and Executives using Economic Research Data (ERI). Compliance - Ensured compliance with federal and state laws to include: COVID Leave/FFCRA, PPP Loan Program, E-Verify, EEO1 & Component 2, Vets 4212, ACA 1095C, 5500 filings, ERISA, Affirmative Action Plans, FLSA, ADA, Service Contract Act (SCA), USERRA, FMLA, Disability, Workers Compensation, Paid Family Leave, Unemployment, Garnishments, Tax Amendments, SUI, Disability and State Reports multiple states to ensure compliance with each state TAPE conducts business in. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Administrator of ADP Workforce Now. Created custom reports to streamline internal processes and support management. HR Metrics/Management Reporting Provided compliance, routine, and ad hoc reports to the COO and CEO. Training Designed training to meet business needs. Examples include: EEO & Sexual Harassment, Timekeeping Basics, Supervisor Training, Benefits Open Enrollment, and more to help employees do their jobs more easily. Employee Programs - Oversaw the administration of various employee programs including Onboarding, Orientation, Tuition Reimbursement, Awards, Employee Referrals, and Employee Surveys. Facility Security Officer (FSO) - Functioned as company liaison for security clearance processing and audits. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Chantilly, VA 2007-2014 Manager, Human Resources, Intelligence Solutions Division (ISD) Managed the HR functions for multiple business areas within a $1.3B federal government contractor specializing in Information Technology services for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). Directly supported up to 1,000 employees on 35 CONUS and OCONUS contracts. Expertise includes: Employee Relations Coached Program Managers, Directors, and VPs on how to proactively address employee relations issues before they became a larger problem. Investigated employee complaints efficiently and thoroughly while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality. Liaison between corporate attorneys and management regarding the legal risk related to discipline procedures, layoffs, and other employee relations issues. Divesture - Member of the GDIT Divesture Team to divest the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance(SETA) portion of the business to prevent Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI). Provided reports and made recommendations to management to ensure a smooth transition for GDIT employees and the gaining company. Policy and Program Development Developed and implemented Random Drug Testing policy and program to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation regulations for drivers working at cleared sites. Global / International HR Supported OCONUS contracts with personnel deployed to hazardous locations throughout the world. Created a guide for managers to correctly code personnel actions for ONCONUS personnel to ensure they were taxed correctly and received international benefits. This helped ensure accuracy regarding State Department guidelines on hazard duty and hardship pay, international benefits, pay, taxes, employee relations, workers compensation, and more. Compliance Interpreted company policy and provided advice to staff on a regular basis. Ensured compliance with federal and state employment laws. Compensation Advised managers regarding salary structure, job families, salary planning, Fair Labor Standards Act, Service Contract Act, hazard duty pay, hardship pay, shift premiums, compensation adjustments, and promotions. Reviewed and approved job requisitions and offers of employment in ResumeWare. Created special event pay process and letters for Essential employees on government contract. Reviewed and approved recognition awards and education requests. Helped managers develop S.M.A.R.T. goals. Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Reviewed personnel actions and ran reports in PeopleSoft. Performance Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) for company performance management software, Authoria. Ran salary and bonus plan reports for 4,000 employees for the VPGM. Provided guidance to employees and management to ensure the division meets deadlines given by headquarters. Benefits Educated employees regarding company benefits during new hire orientation, annual enrollment, and throughout the year. Provided comprehensive information about GDITs benefits plans. Training Developed training and presented standard training programs to employees and managers such as: Frontline Supervisor Training, New Hire Orientation Benefits, Workforce Retention Program, Integrated Performance Center (IPC), Benefits Annual Enrollment, Reduction in Workforce, Documentation and Corrective Action, and Harassment. Retention Developed the framework for the Workforce Retention Program (WRP), a program designed to retain talented staff and keep attrition rates low. Recommended employees for the program. 3 PageAlexia Groszer, SHRM-SCPLog.Sec Corporation, Manassas, VA 2004-2007Director, Human ResourcesDirected the Human Resources activities and staff for a $26M DoD government contractor specializing in C4ISR, Information Technology, Logistics and Engineering services. Merger and Acquisition Participated in due diligence team during the acquisition of a competitor. Gathered and analyzed data on the HR department. Made recommendations to senior management. Recruiting Developed the company's recruiting strategies to ramp up staffing for a large government contract that tripled the size of the company. Recruited logisticians, engineers, SIGINT analysts, and information technology professionals with security clearances. Negotiated all offers with a 95% closure rate. Benefits and Compensation Oversaw benefits administration and annual enrollment. Negotiated with benefit providers. Advised management on compensation matters. Performance Management Supervised the performance appraisal process for four hundred employees. Employee Relations Investigated complaints and advised management regarding employee relations matters. Managed the corrective action process. Reduced corporate risk through diplomatic conflict resolution. Compliance Collaborated with corporate attorney to ensure compliance with mu: Affirmative Action, FLSA, SCA, benefits, Workers Compensation claims, layoffs, unemployment claims, and employee relations issues. HRIS Researched and implemented ABRA software to automate companys recruiting and personnel processes to improve efficiencies, tracking, metrics, and compliance. Communications Wrote company policies, press releases and company newsletter. SkillsPolicy Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Benefits Negotiation and Administration, International HR, IT and Cleared Recruiting, Training Development, Metrics and Reporting, Change Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Security, Payroll Tax, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). ComplianceFederal and State Compliance: Title IX of Civil Rights Act, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Workers Compensation (including the Defense Based Act (DBA), Service Contract Act (SCA), Unemployment, New York Standard Disability Insurance, State Paid Family Leave (DC, NY CA), Multiple State Payroll Laws, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), E-Verify, Affirmative Action Plans(AAP), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and more. SoftwareMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher), ADP, PeopleSoft, Peoplefacts, Authoria, Deltek, Costpoint, Teams Microsoft 0365, LexusNexus, ResumeWare, Bamboo HR, PayEntry, Clockwise, and multiple vendor websites for benefits and recruiting.Education and Certifications Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) HR Certification Institute - Certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - Facility Security Officer (FSO) & Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)Professional Membership Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) |
