JAMES J. HORVATH - JimHorvath@HRHorizons.org

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Creative results oriented Employee Relations - Human Resources Professional demonstrating 20 years of progressive "hands-on" leadership with an ability to influence senior executives in aligning systems and human assets to shape and achieve the business goals of an organization. Expertise includes:

* EMPLOYEE CONFLICT RESOLUTION	* COMMUNICATIONS
* EXECUTIVE COACHING			* TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
* COMPENSATION / BENEFITS		* SUCCESSION PLANNING
* RECRUITMENT/E-STAFFING		* DIVERSITY ISSUES
* PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT		* BUDGETING & EXPENSE CONTROL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARTNERS in HUMAN RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY - 2001 - Present Management Consultant - (Contract Assignment)
Retained to provide HR consulting services to client executives in the design of Recruitment and Talent Retention strategy and the delivery of Communications, Diversity and Leadership Development programs.

ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION - Lake Success, NY - 1998 - 2001
Major Banking Institution in the State of New York
Director, Human Resources
Aligned HR mission with organizations goals and objectives by optimizing operating and performance efficiencies.  Responsibilities: Compensation & Benefits - Payroll (ADP) - Staffing & Retention - Employee Relations - HRIS (ADP-HRizons.9) - Strategic Planning - Diversity Initiatives - Federal/State/ Regulatory Compliance Reporting & Training - Vendor Relations.
* Established a strategically focused approach to various staffing initiatives cutting search time of problematic assignments and operating expenses by 50% by effectively utilizing electronic, traditional and community-based applications.
* Negotiated and directed the implementation of a new HRIS system (ADP/Hrizons.9), which cut processing time by 40% and payroll costs by $50,000 in 1st year.
* Directed HR Due Diligence studies as they related to acquisition initiatives.
* Directed the creation of an employee self-service center accessible through an intranet website that provided a variety of on-line services to employees without increasing costs - cutting transaction time by 50% and printing expenses by $75k in 1st year.
* Designed and Negotiated Benefit Plan renewal delivering a $250k savings.
* Negotiated various Broker and Vendor fee service arrangements generating a $150k cost reduction.

USA NETWORKS - New York, NY							1990 - 1998
Nation's #1 Cable Television Network (USA Network, Sci-Fi Channel, USA Latin America, Sci-Fi Europe).
Director, Human Resources
Developed and implemented HR infrastructure to accommodate organizations aggressive growth plans.  Responsibilities: Compensation & Benefits - Staffing & Retention - Employee Relations - HRIS (Ceridian) - Training & Development - Diversity Initiatives - Federal/State Compliance Reporting - Vendor Relations - Facilities Management.
* Designed and implemented a Staffing & Selection process which cut search time by 50% - expenses by 25% ($150,000) and attracted a higher quality of diverse talent to organization.
* Designed and implemented a core Training & Development function which included sexual harassment, communication and organizational effectiveness as well as creating a manager's tool box to develop basic supervisory skills.
* Negotiated and implemented Benefit Plan renewal delivering a $275k savings.
* Conducted HR due diligence during acquisition process with Universal Television Group and VIACOM.
* Implemented cultural and diversity change initiatives critical to the success of network operations.
* Designed and implemented HR Policies & Procedures based on legality and corporate culture.
* Designed and implemented Corrective Action Program which reduced performance related turnover, minimized legal exposure, and improved overall management effectiveness through coaching.
* Developed culture and atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation through effective employee participation and communications, creating a highly motivating and exciting work environment.

DEGUSSA CORPORATION - Ridgefield Park, NJ					1982 - 1989
International Chemical Manufacturer
Manager, Training and Administration	(1987 - 1989)
Supervisor, Human Resources Services	(1982 - 1987)
* Designed and implemented Conflict Resolution Program, which promoted a participative management process, minimized potential litigation problems, and improved overall employee performance.
* Designed and implemented corporate training function based on organizations performance objectives and talent retention strategies.
* Researched and implemented benefits plan rollouts that resulted in 1st year savings in excess of $298,000.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

EDUCATION:
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY - So. Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Relations & Business Education

CERTIFIED IN:
* Situational Leadership II - Trainer (Blanchard Training & Development)
* Life Orientations (LIFO) - Trainer (Employee Communications)
* Business Education Teacher - Licensed by State of New Jersey DOE

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
* Cable Telecommunications Human Resources Association (CTHRA) Former member - Board of Directors / co-Chaired Compensation and Strategic Planning Committee. 
* Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

CIVIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INVOLVEMENT:
* United States Marine Corps veteran.
* Borden Avenue Veterans Residence (shelter for homeless veterans) - L.I.C., NY. Former President - Volunteer Advisory Council to Private Industry.
* Former President of Township Council - Borough of Lodi, NJ - 2 term / 8 year elected official.
* Camp Acorn, Mahwah, NJ (Organization licensed by State of New Jersey to train physically challenged individuals) Volunteer Counselor.

CIVIC/FRATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS:
* VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)
* DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
* Lions Club