Human Resources Employee Relations

Bruce M. Kocenski

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-kocenski-b2945410/ Leveraging years of Human Resources Experience

Human Resources professional with a proven track record of delivering positive results in the financial industry. An experienced leader with expertise in full cycle recruiting, employee relations and building relationships that result in high quality results. Ability to work with management to identify methods for increasing employee engagement thru onboarding. Strategic thinker and self-motivated professional capable of meeting quotas for time to fill, employer satisfaction and retention through sourcing strategies in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Leadership Vision Recruitment Strategic Sourcing Cross-Functional Employee/Customer Satisfaction

Onboarding Change Management Networking Employee Relations Diversity Strategy for Success Active Communication Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Provident Bank

For more than 180 years, Provident Bank has served individuals, families, and businesses in our local communities with personal and business banking services. And we’re proud of that. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, HR BUSINESS PARTNER (HYBRID / REMOTE) FEBRUARY 2001 – AUGUST 2023

To make human resources more strategic and better suited to an organization's goals.

• Manage Internal & External Talent Acquisition process for 95+ Retail Branches & 35+ Back Office Departments, 1,200+ employees, from sourcing to onboarding.

• Collaborates on employment branding initiatives with marketing team and leverages social media tools to build employment brand presence and drive interest in employment opportunities.

• Internship Coordinator - Proactively building relationships with local colleges and universities which support our intern programs.

• Partners proactively with Division Leaders to understand the workforce plan, build strategy to fulfill needs and manage the disciplinary process while supporting the organization’s commitment to diversity.

• Train & Counsel Management in Human Resource Business Partner responsibilities, including Employee Discipline Procedures

• Manage and work within our Affirmative Action, EEO, FMLA, ADA and EEO guidelines.

• Create, Develop and Maintain the company’s Talent Acquisition strategy, Employee Handbook, Job Posting Policy, and Employee Referral Program.

• Delivered & presented the company’s New Hire Orientation Program.

• 75% Travel with NJ, NY, and Eastern Pennsylvania Bey Lea Golf Course (Toms River, NJ)

GOLF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (PART-TIME / 20-25/HR WEEK) OCTOBER 2008 – PRESENT

Operations

• Under the direction of the General Manager, responsible for Managing and Supervising all aspects of golf operations.

• Supervise and Schedule 40+ part-time and seasonal employees in the following positions: Supervisors, Starter, Ranger, Cart Barn services and Pro Shop Cashiers.

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• Assist in interviewing and training of all new employees, which includes an orientation of the golf course and each positions responsibilities.

• Responsible for daily tee sheet management and guest member services

• Reconcile sales receipts daily.

• Produce monthly and yearly reports of the golf operation to the General Manager.

• Manage the pro shop sales, inventory and purchasing (which includes balancing out the merchandise for both men & women).

• Relationship with top name brand suppliers such as Titleist, Foot Joy and Antigua.

• Tasked with going to local retirement communities and organizations to start and manage golf leagues.

• Currently manage and supervise 10+ golf leagues (male & female, both 9- & 18-hole leagues with numerous formats).

• Assist the General Manager in employee reviews and disciplinary procedures.

• Coordinate, Manage & Supervise all High School Practices, Matches and Tee-time / Shotgun Golf Outings

• Any other operational duties that are assigned.

Sales

• 48,000 rounds of golf per year

• Increased revenue over the past 3 years (2021 – $1.6m / 2022 – 1.8m / 2023 – 2.2m).

• Annual Pro Shop net sales in average of $22k.

• Helped create the yearly rewards program for frequent golfers.

• Work closely with the golf course restaurant to help expand the food & beverage service, including the allowance of alcohol on the course.

EDUCATION

• Business Management/Physical Education; Montclair State College

• Business Management/Physical Education; Jersey City State College

• Human Resources Management Certificate; Villanova University

• Human Resources Management Certificate; New York University

• HR Law Certificate Program; Employers Association of New Jersey INTERESTS

• Head Ice Hockey Coach; Rowan University

• Assistant Ice Hockey Coach; William Paterson University

• Director of Hockey Operations; Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference

• Hockey Coach; Toms River High Schools

• Avid Golfer

IT Skills Microsoft Office Suite, Applicant Tracking Systems, Indeed, Zip Recruiter, ADP, Paycom

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