Michelle Pyskaty
**** ***** **** ****** #****, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 . 630-***-**** .
acd9w9@r.postjobfree.com
Expertise and Skills
. Recruiting & Retention
. Exceptional Communication Skills
. FMLA/ADA/EEO/OSHA
. Team Leadership & Motivation
. Retail Management Experience
. Administrative Assistant Experience
. Conflict Resolution
. Benefits Administration
. Policy Implementation
. Coaching & Development
Education & Professional Development
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MN
Masters, Human Resources Management
(Currently attending / G.P.A. 3.60/4.00 Expected Graduation May 2015)
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor, Liberal Arts (GPA 3.75/4.00)
Society of Human Resources Management
Member, 2012
Professional Experience
Monroe Transportation Services
Account Receivable (2012-2014)
Human Resources Generalist (2012-2013)
. Collected all deposits, prepared manual deposits and balanced general
ledger
. Processed paperwork for new hires and enrollees, conducted open
enrollment and 401K sessions, worked with various managers to coordinate
leave of absence and FMLA
. Ensured proper interpretation and applications of HR laws, regulations,
and polices, with a direct line of communication to Corporate office
. Administered terminations of employees through various systems as well as
new enrollments and benefits administration
. Managed phone inquiries, prepared reports and verified information for
accuracy
. Wrote and updated the company's employee handbook
. Brought company within legal compliance with new FMLA procedure - saving
the company money and time with new forms and procedures written
. Oversaw entire interview process to include pre-positions on an ongoing
basis
. Performed records review and identified many problem areas in the
previous record-keeping system
. Dual-focused, keeping both the employee's and the company's interest in
mind; knowledgeable in goal setting; performance improvement plans;
employment law (including FMLA/ADA/EEO/OSHA); benefit enrollment and
administration; training and development skills; grievance investigation
and attendance control
. Gathered, analyzed and entered data and sourcing; created charts,
spreadsheets and other decision-making tools
. Mentored members of leadership teams in attaining career progression
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Activ Financial Systems, Inc.
Data Quality Analyst (2010-2011)
. Imported, converted, and loaded data files into proprietary software for
Singapore and Hong Kong Markets; and manually entered warrants, bonds,
convertibles, and stocks
. Imported Paris RSS Feed Memos, converted the Warrant and delisting memos
and loaded software, verified each entry for accuracy, as well as IPO and
Delist of Paris Bonds
. Imported and entered data files into proprietary software for NYSE-Arca
stock market and Mutual Funds
. Served as backup for Asian markets (Tokyo, Japan, Australia, Korea,
Taiwan), Europe (Stockholm, Sweden, Helsinki, Amsterdam), and CBOE stock
markets
. Gathered data sources as warranted by the files, via internet
Monroe Transportation Services
Accounts Receivable Clerk (2005-2009)
Human Resources Generalist
Office Manager
. Entered Bills of Lading into computer system, scanned Proofs of Delivery,
checked-in drivers, monitored dispatching, supervised dock employees,
prepared load manifests for drivers picking up freight, and handled all
phone inquires
. Point person for employee relations and HR issues, to operational
strategies to investigations and discipline
. Researched benefits questions and provided appropriate responses. Cross-
trained employees
. Assisted in successful implementation of new computer system
. Managed recruiting strategies including job descriptions, diversity
initiatives, workforce planning, and finalized employment offers
. Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue
across the organization