Richa Pal

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Northbrook, IL 60060 Phone: 847-***-****(H), 847-***-****(C)

OBJECTIVE:

A self-motivated, experienced Human Resources professional is seeking a challenging position to grow and to develop as a top performing and dynamic Leader.

EDUCATION:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Bachelors of Science in Business Management

RELATED COURSE WORK:

• Human Resource Management • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

• Labor Management Relations • Competitive Strategy

• Managerial Communication for Business • Business Statistics and Business Law

• Operations Management • Microeconomics & Macroeconomics

• Organizational Behavior • Calculus I & II

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ITT Corporation – Residential & Commercial Water, Morton Grove, IL

Human Resources – Recruiter

• Managed full cycle recruitment for the 2011 Finance Leadership Program and Supply Chain Leadership Program. Also, responsible for logistics of interns’ housing, transportation, and on-boarding process throughout Americas.

• Recruit for various levels of positions (exempt and non-exempt) for the entire ITT’s locations: Dallas (TX), Lubbock (TX), Morton Grove (IL), Auburn (NY), Buffalo (NY), Seneca Falls (NY), Fresno (CA), Southaven (MS), Lake Mary (FL), Palm Coast (FL), White Plains (NY), Mexico, Brazil, and Canada.

• Recruit and contribute recruitment efforts toward a team of recruiters to fill open positions for the following departments: Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Warehouse/Production, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology (IT), Engineering – Applications, and Engineering-Manufacturing.

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

• Research and utilize innovative recruitment strategies to increase candidate pool.

• Post requisitions on various job boards as well as relevant associations and organizations.

• Work with the recruitment supervisor and hiring managers to understand the specific needs of available requisitions.

• Pre-screen candidates by conducting detailed phone interviews, evaluating candidates’ compatibility regarding specific job requirements, ensuring a right fit prior to submitting to Hiring Manager. Track candidates’ activities in Kenexa and 2X Brassring, Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Schedule the phone and in-person interviews with the Hiring Mangers and the candidates for all the company’s open positions (including coordinating travel logistics, processing expense reimbursements forms, and sending confirmations notices)

• Host detailed post interview debrief sessions to finalize the hiring decision.

• Extend offers of employment to the selected candidates under the direction of hiring managers, human resources manager and within the guidelines of company’s compensation policy. Initiate background and reference checks.

• Support Human Resources to prepare the documentation necessary for the start of employment and orientation while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

• Take the project lead during the managers’ absence and resolve project issues under deadline pressure.

03/2010 - Present

• Work on various projects: assist with OFCCP reports, disposition candidates with appropriate job codes, advertisements, design career fair banners, brochures, & flyers, support Engineering Leadership Program, send & interpret new hire surveys, design folders, welcome letters & interview folders, create and send offer letters packets, various types of candidates’ interview rejections, generate spreadsheets, create calendars, order career fair giveaways, and certificates etc.

• Promote efficient recruitment practices by sharing ideas and information.

• Develop business relationships with the key faculty and other administrative staff of universities/colleges to attract and recruit current students and alumni.

• Plan and coordinate the logistics of campus recruitments efforts: career fairs, onsite college visits, and open houses.

• Revise and create Organizational Charts for ITT – Corporation, Residential & Commercial Water.

• Interact with all levels of management including Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers.

First Investors Corporation, Libertyville, IL

Human Resources - Recruiting Intern

• Searched for candidates for various Financial Services Representative positions.

• Sourced resumes from well established job boards including CareerBuilder, Monster,

Colleges/Universities, Organizations, and Cold calling.

• Prescreened resumes and conducted detailed phone interviews with potential candidates, evaluating

their compatibility regarding the specific position and their interest in the position/company.

• Prepared interview packages and scheduled interviews with the hiring manger.

• Sent confirmation e-mails to candidates pertaining to their interview schedule.

• Assisted in various other tasks for Human Resources and Finance department. 7/2009 -12/2009

Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook, IL

Circulation - Associate

• Excellence in customer service, decision-making, and communications.

• Sort and arrange books in chronological order in different departments.

• Assist new employees. 4/2005-Present

Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL

Mathematics Department – Tutor

• Tutored high school students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Geometry, Geometry, and Pre-calculus.

• Assisted students to overcome homework difficulties and provided extra help in

Mathematics.

• Helped students prepare for quizzes, tests, and final exams. 8/2005 –5/2007

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, DOS Applications, Blackboard, Kenexa, Photoshop, and 2X Brassring.

LANGUAGES:

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Gurumukhi.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Residential & Commercial Water Americas Recruitment Program Reward & Recognition Award,

2010

• Judicial Review Board Panelist, University of Illinois at Chicago, August 2008 – May 2010

• Member of Management Leadership Association at University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009 - 2010

• National Dean’s List nomination, University of Illinois at Chicago, Summer 2008

• Advanced Placement Biology Award, 2007

• Volunteer at Sikh Temple of Palatine and at Wisconsin, 2003 – 2009

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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