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Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 1.7 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics.

HR professional with solid experience in HR management, employee relations, benefits, compensation and HRIS. Summary of Career Accomplishments- Built HR departments from the ground up, including hiring staff and analysis and implementation of new HR processes- Led organizations through benefits overhaul, including analysis, decision and implementation of new medical, dental, vision, and pension plans - Created and implemented performance appraisal process and training for management and staff- Created and implemented employee relations process, including positive employee relations and counseling and progressive discipline techniques, and training for managers on the process- Led supervisors through several mergers/acquisitions/restructurings/reductions in force, some with up to 20% of staff affected- Harmonized HR processes, including policies, procedures and compensation, through multiple company mergers- Managed the selection, design and implementation of new HRIS systems- Conducted compliance audits of HR department files, policy and welfare benefits and took necessary action to ensure legal compliance and best practice- Maximized efficiency and turnaround time with recruiting and on-boarding processes.