Christi Gillen Polep
Crystal Lake, IL. 60014
Cell: 847-***-****
Email: abjsil@r.postjobfree.com
Experience
Alternative Behavior Treatment Centers
Human Resource Coordinator
2005- 3/2009
Maintain compliance with state and DCFS regulations
concerning employment. Perform searches for qualified
candidates according to relevant job criteria, using
networking, Internet recruiting resources, and employee
referrals. Communicate with senior management to determine
needs and current openings. Screen and interview all
applicants and coordinate second interviews with
management. Conduct and review drug tests, background
checks and education verification and all HR functions.
Maintain all DCFS paperwork and HR files. Submit paperwork
to DCFS and update as necessary. Actively participate in
several committees and act as Chair of the Retention
Committee. Report directly to the CEO.
Jumpin Bean Moonwalk Rental
Human Resource Generalist/Recruiter
2002-2005
Partner with employees and management to communicate
various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws,
standards and government regulations. Maintain compliance
with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Represent the company on any unemployment claims. Perform
searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job
criteria, using computer databases, networking, Internet
recruiting resources, recruiting firms, and employee
referrals. Respond to employee relations issues such as
employee complaints. Handle all human resource issues such
as hiring, termination and corrective procedures as well as
payroll and scheduling. Maintain all employee files, leave
paperwork, benefits and insurance issues. Supervising
office manager, 3 receptionists, 10-12 drivers, and
cleaning crews.
NCS Pearson-- contracted to the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA)
Staffing Manager
2002
(This position was a contracted position that required 100%
travel.)Hold daily information sessions for potential
candidates. Interview, hire or terminate the process with
100 or so applicants a day. Review test scores and conduct
second interviews if warranted. Coordinate background
checks, drug testing, skill tests and psychological
evaluations. Compile salaries and make job offers to new
and existing employees. Conduct new hire orientation and
coordinate training sessions. Meet with current employees
and compile employee reports based on reviews, corrective
measures and job performance. Working with highly sensitive
information and maintaining the up most confidence.
Supervising 2 secretaries and numerous security staff, IT
professionals, logistic team and airport employees.
Mullins & Associates
Recruiter 1999-
2002
Recruit Screen, interview and place candidates with
existing clients. Meet with supervisors and managers to
determine needs and numbers of open positions. Conduct
interviews and check references, arrange drug testing
background checks and education verifications. Maintain
compliance with federal and state regulations concerning
employment. Schedule second interviews with supervisors if
warranted. Track and maintain database regarding status of
potential candidates. Make job offers and maintain all
employee files and paperwork. Attend job fairs, career
nights, and conduct open houses and recruiting days with
the unemployment offices. Post opening on job boards, in
newspapers, and come up with creative ideas to find new
talent. Handle employee relations in regards to following
policy, disciplinary issues and tracking progressive
discipline. Respond to employee relations issues such as
employee complaints and harassment allegations. Represent
the company on any unemployment claims. Advise management
on organizing, preparing, and implementing recruiting and
retention programs. Establish and maintain relationships
with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future
hiring and business needs. continued on next page.)
Christi Gillen Polep
1611 Grand Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL. 60014
Cell: 847-***-****
Email: abjsil@r.postjobfree.com
Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend
other meetings and seminars as required. Act as a liaison
between the company and the employee. Follow HR policy and
procedures laws, standards and government regulations.
Supervise all recruited employees.
Roosevelt University
Assistant to the President
1998-1999
Highly confidential position working for the president of
the university. Drafting job offers and salary proposals
for professors and teachers. Assisting in the day to day
workings of the office. Scheduling, proofing and drafting
letters from the president.
Working with the Board of Directors and maintaining lines
of communication between the president and the board.
Assisting with fundraising and attending fundraisers and
events. Working closely with the other departments of the
university.
AT&T 1997-
1998
Retired Benefits Assistant
(This was a temporary position with the Retired Employee
Benefits Organization.) Scanning and computerizing existing
forms and paperwork. Going over benefit information for
proper information and completion. Getting updated forms
filled out and maintaining the database. Maintaining
confidentiality due to the highly sensitive information in
the department.
Marshall Fields 1992-
1998
HR Assistant
New Hire Trainer
Assistant Department Manager
(Consistently promoted within the company from sales
associate to Assistant manager.) Recruiting and screening
candidates. Setting up interviews and maintaining HR
manager's schedule. Attending job fairs and college nights.
Verifying job histories and educations. Scheduling drug
tests and training. Consulting with department managers to
determine needs and hiring goals. Satisfying recruitment
requirements within the allotted time. Conduct sales
associate training and mentoring program. Work with all
staff and managers in retention of employees. Maintain and
update managers on employment trends and reasons for
terminations. Track and maintain employee review process
and progressive disciplinary process. Assist with internal
investigations concerning employees. Maintain standards and
enforce company policy. Report to the Director of Human
Resource. Supervise new hires and sales associates.
Education
Roosevelt University
1998-2000 Elgin Community College
1997-1998
Cary Grove High School
1990-1994
References and reviews available upon request.