TIM SCHALKE

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Aurora, IL *****

630-***-****

acqiqr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A proven record of adding value to growing companies, especially in the areas of HR infrastructure (HRIS, benefits, 401(k), payroll), employee relations, and employment law. Success in leading initiatives and building relationships, where problem solving, follow-through and unparalleled client service are key factors.

HR EXPERTISE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

* Effectively selected a wide range of medical, dental, life, disability, and flexible spending plans. Aggressively negotiated with vendors to improve benefits while controlling costs. Managed upgrade to new insurance broker, obtaining no-cost COBRA/HIPAA administration and Employee Assistance Program in the process, saving $5,000+ annually.

* Extensive knowledge of 401(k) Plan administration, including managing the advisor relationship, optimizing the fee structure, day-to-day administration, and maximizing the participant experience.

* Impeccable day-to-day administration of all benefit plans. Expert in assisting employees in understanding and managing difficult claims. Managed numerous annual open enrollment periods. Initiated online open enrollment process.

* Presented benefit programs to managers and employees in small and large group sessions.

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HRIS)

* 10+ years of experience in UltiPro, PeopleSoft, ABRA, Ceridian, ADP HRIS administration.

* Managed multiple HRIS selection, implementation and conversion projects, including ADP to UltiPro.

* Performed all HRIS “super-administrator” functions including the design and configuration of HR business processes (payroll, performance management, recruiting, etc.) and role security.

* Served as main point of contact for all HRIS vendors.

* Regularly produced useful, accurate, and timely management reports regarding headcount, census, compensation, etc. Built dashboards, customized employee benefit statements, e-mail merges etc. from HR database.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION

* 10+ years of ADP and UltiPro payroll experience, including multiple payrolls, multi-state payrolls, year-end processing, journal entry reports, manual checks, and wage garnishments.

EMPLOYMENT LAW & HR POLICIES

* Authored or revised employee handbooks in three organizations.

* Successfully aligned local HR policies with those of national and international corporate offices.

* Developed Affirmative Action Plans. Administered workers compensation programs.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

* Consistently recognized for providing wise counsel to both supervisors and employees.

* Produced clear and concise written communications.

* Humanely coordinated downsizing and merger activities.

COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT

* Established position pay ranges, including market comparison analysis. Developed job descriptions.

* Designed and administered recognition and reward programs. Managed a gain sharing program, and facilitated its start-up.

OTHER

* PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT – Designed appraisal systems, including customizing department performance criteria to align with business strategies.

* SUPERVISORY - Managed staff, including recruiter and administrative support.

* TRAINING - Coordinated online and in-person training programs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL 2006 – March 2015 HR DIRECTOR

* Managed HR activities for leading financial technology firm during period of growth from 180 to 800 employees in multiple locations.

* Initiated Human Resources Department

NEUMANN HOMES Warrenville, IL 2004–2006 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS MANAGER

* Managed benefits and payroll activities for top 100 residential homebuilders in country. (600 employees in four states).

* Named 2005 Team Member of the Year

LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES Naperville, IL 2002–2004 HR DIRECTOR

* Managed HR activities for non-profit, educational research-based organization (110 employees).

ING FUTURES & OPTIONS /ABN AMRO Chicago, IL 1997–2002 HR DIRECTOR

* Managed HR activities for the Futures & Options division (300 employees) of International Netherlands Group, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Acquired by ABN AMRO in May ’01.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Chicago, IL 1988–1997 HR MANAGER

* Initiated HR department and managed HR activities for off-site records storage company that grew from 60 employees in five locations to 250 employees in sixteen locations in ten states.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* Payroll and HRIS (ADP, UltiPro, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, ABRA, Crystal, Business Objects, Reportsmith, COGNOS Business Intelligence)

* MS Office (advanced Excel and Word)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

* B.S. in Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago

* Certified as Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) in 1999

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