Diane M. Jones
630-***-**** / 630-***-**** 2726
Yorkshire Court
************@*****.***
Aurora, IL 60502
Seeking Position As:
HR Manager / Generalist / Employee Relations / Operations
Empathetic, flexible and cooperative HR professional has 12 years of
extensive experience in the consumer packaging, software development,
telecommunications and manufacturing industries. A smart, passionate and
witty personality effectively manages and facilitates employees and
management in the areas of counseling, coaching, employee relations,
benefit implementation and administration, performance management and new-
hire orientation. Diligent individual exhibits broad knowledge in
payroll administration, project management, training, recruiting database
and Intranet creation and maintenance.
Determined leader motivates and drives diverse teams in successfully
scheduling and completing multiple tasks, both simple and challenging,
while ensuring compliance with the organization's mission, vision and
values.
( Program Development & Implementation ( Creative Problem Solving
( Excellent Communication Skills ( Compensation & Benefits
Program
( Human Resource Management
Professional Experience
TOMY International (formerly Learning Curve Brands/RC2 Corporation)
Sept 2008 - Present
HR Manager
Oak Brook, IL
. Provide HR support corporate office and satellite offices in MA & UT for
over 150 people; managed employee relations, problem resolution and
management coaching.
. Collaborate with interdepartmental managers and senior executives
regarding personnel issues.
. Communicate 360 review processes for executive and management teams and
compile results.
. Administer full cycle recruitment of open positions in IL and MA offices
for all position levels such as Graphic Designers, Marketing, Project and
Product Managers.
. Maintain corporate reports for international offices regarding headcount
and salary information.
. Control Employee Stock Purchase Plan benefit and 401K plan; acted as back
up for insurance benefit and payroll.
. Coordinate the integration of 50 new employees, gained through
acquisition, into accounting, IT and payroll & benefits systems.
. Coordinate visa process for H1B & L1
Aleri Inc. June 2006 - Aug
2008
HR Manager/Generalist
Chicago, IL
. Facilitated the recruitment process from posting to hiring for all
corporate positions including Software Developer, Quality Assurance,
Marketing, Accounting and Sales.
. Supported corporate offices and remote offices in CA and NJ; negotiated,
administered and managed company benefit plans.
. Directed managers and employees regarding employee relations, problem
resolution, management and personnel issues.
. Conducted all HR trainings for the organization such as benefits, new
hire orientation and on boarding.
. Assisted in negotiation for decrease in health care costs by 27% for
being willing to change vendors.
Tolt Service Group Mar 2006 -
June 2006
HR Generalist
Bensenville, IL
. Provided counsel and assistance to managers regarding employee relations,
problem resolution and performance management concerns.
. Employed technical and temporary technical project positions; supported
over 150 employees in the United States.
. Acted in response to benefit and payroll questions; experienced member of
the ADP Human Resource Benefit Solution implementation team
. Established ADP HRB Solutions for 350 employees nationwide and assisted
data audits and various trainings.
CIMCO Communications June 1998 - Feb
2006
Various Human Resource Roles and Responsibilities
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
HR Generalist/Supervisor, 2004 - 2006
. Organized the daily Human Resource functions for 138 employees such as
benefit administration, 401K administration, recruiting and payroll
questions.
. Enlisted technical and other positions, Network Technicians, Software
Developers, Sales Engineers, Customer Service, Telecom Provisioners,
Marketing, Accounting and Sales.
. Interviewed, hired trained, supervised and evaluated staff of three Human
Resource and Front Office personnel; trained all HR areas for the
organization.
. Managed the of ADP Benefit eXpert program including the installation and
seamless conversion to the new system, documentation and creation of
training materials.
. Developed Benefits Administration by streamlining paperwork and
introduced paperwork automation which improved employee satisfaction and
reduced HR overhead.
HR Specialist, 2002 - 2004
. Introduced to the company the first New Employee orientation program to
be delivered through the training department.
. Improved employee on-board by making procedures to ensure smooth
transition of new employees in the company.
. Handled the rollout of company's employee survey which is used in
creation of several key initiatives to improve morale and increase
communication from management to employees.
. Recommended and ensured implementation of strategic directions for people
development within the organization
HR Assistant, 2001 - 2002
. Aided the company's employee benefit plans such as medical, dental, 401K,
life and disability.
. Generated and implemented metrics for Human Resource Department; created
the HR department by taking over all HR duties.
. Designed, programmed and rolled out the first corporate Intranet to
improve the communications in the company.
. Introduced the Intranet/site to distribute forms, policies and other
company information which included automated forms that reduced paperwork
while increasing production.
Administrative Assistant/Vice President of Finance, 1998 - 2000
. Pioneered the implementation of complex Customer Relationship Management
system that handled all customers and ordering information.
. Coordinated with various staff for operational support activities of the
unit; served as a liaison between departments and operating units.
. Directed, monitored and managed corporate collection activities through
collection agencies.
. Established and implemented financial control policy and procedures to
ensure validity of the company's financial statements and reporting.
Education & Technical Skills
National-Louis University, Lisle, IL, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Access) (
PeopleTrak HRIS ( ADP Pay eXpert ( HR eXpert
Professional Certifications and Licenses: Certified Professional of Human
Resources