SUMMARY
Human Resources professional with a strong technical expertise and business
background in various industries. Able to establish rapport and
credibility with business partners. Resourceful team player skilled to
bring diverse viewpoints to a productive consensus. Results oriented
change agent with the ability to effectively combine administrative
management, employee championship and strategic partnership.
Recruiting Policy Development/Implementation Employee Relations
Staffing HRIS Implementation and Compensation
Administration
Benefits Preemployment Testing Performance Management
Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sprint, Schaumburg, IL
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (2006-2010)
. Successfully partnered with hiring managers to determine recruiting plans
for staffing needs and fulfilled those needs in cost effective and timely
manner.
. Created and executed strategic plans for candidate sourcing, tracking,
and development that increase retention rates and lowered turnover.
. Introduced and administered preemployment tests that played an integral
part in the selection process and lowered employee relation issues.
. Managed employee relations issues coming in through the in Integrity
Line, counseled and coached managers on performance improvement plans
administration and reviewed Performance Enhancements Plans to ensure fair
resolution.
. Played a major part of the implantation force of a new HRIS/ATS systems.
. Conducted and analyzed exit interviews; used the data to be used in the
development of strategies.
Karande & Associates, S.C., Hoffman Estates, IL
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (2003-2006)
. Developed policies, procedures and job descriptions for organization to
ensure compliance, manage risks and clearly communicate expectations.
. Introduced employee relations procedures and conducted performance
improvement plans to effectively address any performance and conduct
issues.
. Created and executed strategic plans for candidate sourcing, tracking,
and development that allowed for effective recruitment and selection.
. Designed compensation plans and performance appraisals that allowed
Karande & Associates to stay competitive in the medical staff recruitment
and retention arena as well as increased employee satisfaction.
. Administered benefits and negotiated contract for benefits renewals that
allowed the organization to provide excellent benefits at low costs.
. Processed biweekly payroll for the organization.
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park, IL
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (2001-2003)
. Processed biweekly payroll for over 500 employees.
. Responsible for Cobra administration for past employees.
. Conducted monthly orientation session for all new hires to explain Human
Resources policies and practices.
EDUCATION
MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg,
IL
BA, Psychology/Human Resource Management, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg,
IL
Professional Certifications
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Society of Human Resource Management
The Reid Technique for Interviewing and Interrogation, Telephone
Interviewing Techniques, and Hiring the Best.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Chicago Industrial/Organization Psychologists (CIOP)
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
Northwest Human Resources Council (NHRC)
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)
HR Leadership Council
TECHNICAL SKILLS
HRIS: ADP, NuView, PeopleSoft, BrassRing, Sonic, Paychex, Ceridian, and
PowerPlus, PASW (SPSS), Windows environment, Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Quick Books, Publisher.