6/17/2016 Newsletter - Vermont Human Resource Association

Board of Directors:
President
Gina Catanzarita
(802) 846-2307
president@vthra.org
Vice President
Michelle Lewis
(802) 488-6953
vicepresident@vthra.org
Treasurer
Patricia Loller
802-578-9554
treasurer@vthra.org
Secretary
Holly Bickford
(802) 476-1735
Secretary@vthra.org
SHRM Representative
Pamela VanDeWeert
802-377-9085
pvandeweert@chp.com
Membership Chair
Terri Terreri
(802) 862-2771, Ext 732
membership@vthra.org
Program Co-Chairs:
Christina Lord
(802) 310-2669
programming@vthra.org
Chelsea Daneault
(802) 861-9745
programming@vthra.org
Newsletter Contact
news@vthra.org
www.vthra.org
#VTHRA
June 17, 2016
Registration for the 2016 Vermont HR Conference is now
open! The conference will be September 8 & 9 at the Hilton
Burlington.
We’ve teamed up with an all-star line-up
of thought leaders – Ann Rhoades, Anthony Bourke, Jarrett Krosoczka, and
Mark Cook – to infuse creative and innovative ideas into our business initiatives
and strategies. Our breakout sessions (18
available options!) also feature leading
consultants and practioners from
throughout the Northeast to share their
innovative ideas, solutions and strategies from clients and employees. New this year,
we will have a caricature artist on site and a cork-pull raffle to benefit the SHRM Foundation. We are thrilled to announce the return of “dinner on the boat” and of course,
we added a casino night to top off our sailing excursion.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to register today: www.regonline.com/VT2016
Conference pass: $399 - save $50 with the Early Bird price of $349 (expires July 31)
Boat Cruise Dinner & Casino Entertainment: $40 (includes dinner, entertainment and
on drink ticket)
If you are a member of one of Vermont’s 3 affiliated SHRM Chapters and/or a member of SHRM, you are eligible
for a discount on your registration! The following discounts are available:
- Vermont Affiliated SHRM Chapter (VHRA, GMHRA, RVHRA) - $25 off (code: Chapter)
- SHRM Members - $25 off (code: SHRM)
- Both a Vermont HR Chapter Member and a SHRM Member - $50 off (code: SHRMChap)
More details can be found at our website: http://vtshrm.shrm.org/
Monthly VHRA Program
VTHRA Social Event
Wednesday, June 30th
Please join us on Thursday, June 30th as a thank you for your membership support and as an
opportunity for intrigued HR guests to come mingle and hear more about our association. With 300 members strong, we can provide the foundation to “grow” your HR career
and organization! Don’t miss an evening overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain and cultivating great relationships with new and old friends.
Hotel Vermont
41 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oevres. No registration fee, but please register if you
plan on attending. Feel free to bring a guest interested in becoming a VHRA member. To
register click here: http://vthra.org/meetinginfo.php?id=87&ts=1465494376 or go to our
website and select under EVENTS.
City parking garage is free for the first two
hours and meters are free after 6 p.m.
Register to win a complimentary registration
to the Strategic HR Conference at Mt Washington, NH or a $50 Amazon gift card!
What’s new…...
WELLNESS FUNDS AVAILABLE
The Vermont Department of Health has recently released a request for proposals for a
funding opportunity to promote worksite
wellness at small workplaces. These Working
Toward Wellness grants will support the development of worksite wellness programs to
promote physical activity and nutrition initiatives for employees. Six grants in the amount
of $3,000 each are available this year. In addition to funding, worksites will be partnered
with local health department staff for ongoing
technical assistance and support. To be eligible, worksites must have fewer than 100 employers and must not have an existing wellness program. This year, we are funding
worksites in the following district areas: Barre,
Rutland, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Springfield,
and White River Junction. Please click here
for more information or contact
Ashwinee.Kulkarni@vermont.gov. The deadline for applications is July 15th, 2016.
Ashwinee Kulkarni
Public Health Specialist \ (802) 859-5916
Vermont Department of Health
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Certifications for all VTHRA
programs will be EMAILED to
Program attendees after the
program. In some cases, we
are waiting for HRCI to
release the credit hour
amount—so please be
patient. We will get them out
to you as soon as we can!
Shearer Automotive Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager for its five auto dealerships with 240 employees
across all departments including sales, service, parts, body shop, auto prep, and administration. This is a one-person
department responsible for all HR activities high to low, in coordination with 4 Office Managers, reporting to the Chief
Financial Officer.
The position is located in South Burlington and oversees Shearer Chevrolet-GMC-Buick-Cadillac, Shearer Volkswagen,
Audi South Burlington, Shearer Acura, and Shearer Honda.
Email a cover letter and resume to Apply@shearervt.com -- attention Tim Hulett, HR Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related
• A minimum of 5 years of HR experience, HR certification a plus
• Strong knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office, HRIS and Payroll software
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Skillful problem solver within a blue collar (non-union) workforce
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with managers and employees at all levels
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Administrative
• Place recruitment advertisements and provide assistance in hiring process
• Establish paper and electronic employee files and maintain all other HR related files
• Present new employee benefits programs and process enrollments
• Enter health insurance deductions and 401k contribution changes in payroll system
• Onboard new employees and set up online training
Compensation, Benefits, Workers Compensation
• Advise on compensation and FLSA compliance, respond to employment verifications
• Manage all benefits plans including medical, dental, life, short term disability, 401k, PTO
• Troubleshoot health insurance claims and related issues with carrier and advisors
• Work with benefits advisors on plan renewals and manage annual open enrollment
• Manage FMLA and other leaves of absence in compliance with applicable laws
• File and manage workers compensation and short term disability claims
Employee Relations, Employment Policies, and Safety
• Respond to and advise on employee relations and performance issues
• Maintain and interpret Employee Handbook and stay abreast of all employment laws
• Advise on established employee safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance in coordination with an outside Certified Safety Professional
General
• Consult with managers on best practices in areas of recruitment, selection, compensation, performance management,
file documentation, terminations, and related.
RECENT JOB POSTINGS
Okemo Mountain Resort
6/10/2016
Human Resources Specialist
Www.okemo.com
Northfield Saving Bank
6/10/2016
HR Trainer & Administrative Support Specialist
careers@nsbvt.com
Howard Center
6/3/16
Training and Safety Coordinator
www.howardcentercareers.org
HR Consulting
6/3/2016
HR Manager
careers@hrcsvt.com
TwinCraft Skincare
5/27/2016
Human Resources Generalist
Send resume and cover letter to
Elizabeth.leclair@twincraft.com
PC Construction
5/27/2016
HR Receptionist
http://www.hirebridge.com/v3/Jobs/
JobDetails.aspx?
cid=5835&jid=397553#.V0R80_krIdV.
Visiting Nurse Association
5/27/2016
Staffing HR Coordinator
https://www.vnacares.org/job/staffinghrcoordinator/
Manufacturing Solutions
5/20/2016
Human Resource Manager
Please apply online at: http://www.msivt.com/application.php or, e
-mail kerryw@msivt.com. You may also apply in person at 153
Stafford Ave. , Morrisville, Vermont.
Vermont Business for
Social Responsibility
5/6/2016
Program Assistant
Search@vbsr.com
Part Time
UVM Medical Center
5/6/2016
Benefits Analyst
https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Pages/Health-Careers/JobPostings/
JobDetailsView.aspx?qid=2650&HRID=28,344&Title=Benefits%20Analyst
Munson Earth Moving
4/15/2016
Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Memc@munsonearth.com
Human Resource Representative
apply online at: http://www.mbvt.com/
careers/open-positions.
Merchants Bank
2/19/2016
GW Plastics
2/19/2016
Part Time
Human Resources Coordinator
Send resume and cover letter
to :Cathy.Tempesta@GWPlastics.com
Upcoming SHRM/HR Events
SHRM National Conference
June 19-22
Washington DC
Www.shrm.org
Hickok and Boardman HR GAMES
June 23rd
http://www.hbhriq.com/hrgames
Vermont State Conference
September 8-9
Hilton, Burlington
http://vtshrm.shrm.org
VT SHRM State Council Legislative
Conference
October 6
Montpelier, VT
NH Strategic HR New England
Conference
October 23—25
Mt. Washington
Certification and Conference
Scholarships
On-going
Registration not open yet
SAVE THE DATE!
Registration opens early April
Www.vthra.org
Www.vtshrm.shrm.org
Have fun at the National Conference!