Manager Human Resources

Mary Kay Shrader

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Algonquin, IL 60102

abjwlv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly skilled and accomplished HR professional/Master's candidate

experienced in administration, multi-unit/state support, full-cycle

recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, payroll, immigration, policies and

procedures, EEO & Affirmative Action reporting, workman's compensation

maintenance, LOA's and employee relations in both union and non-union

environments. Strong interpersonal skills, adept at leading teams and

supporting management at all levels. Qualifications and background enhanced

with experience in Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Retail, Management

and Customer Service functions. Industries worked in include CPG,

Architecture, Education, Non-profit, Medical Diagnostic, Manufacturing,

Software Development, Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Contract positions)

BEL BRANDS, Elk Grove Village, IL

10/2009 - Present

[CPG Company] HR Generalist / Backfill for HR Director

Long-term contract position/consult (through Arlington Resources),

backfilling for HR Director while company implements SAP. Creating exempt

and non-exempt job descriptions for manufacturing plants in US, recruiting

management positions, assisting in managing merit increases, EOY bonuses,

auditing I-9s, communications for SAP implementation, creating new

policies and plan documents, lead for Affirmative Action reporting,

assisting in succession planning, and special projects as assigned.

. Assisted in implementing/testing applicant tracking and recruitment

system, brought I-9s into compliance.

. Created several new policies and accompanying plan documents.

OFFICE TEAM Various contract HR positions, i.e. District U-46,

Heartland Alliance 2/2009 - 9/2009

SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTION, Hoffman Estates, IL

11/2006 - 03/2007

[Nuclear Medicine industry]

Human Resources Assistant

Long-term contract position (through Spherion) of full support for HR

Department. Immigration, staffing changes, new hire orientations, job

postings, employee relations, leave administration, event planning,

administrative assistant to VP of HR.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Permanent positions)

ADRIAN SMITH + GORDON GILL ARCHITECTURE, Chicago, IL

8/2008 - 12/2008

[Architecture]

Human Resources Manager

Build first AS+GG HR department for fast growing architectural boutique

firm. Administer all benefits plans, create and maintain personnel files,

process immigration/visa directives for foreign delegates with legal

counsel, process staffing changes, offer letters, on-boarding for new

hires, perform new hire orientations, develop and place job postings,

perform department audits for compliance, counsel in labor relations

issues, screen applicants for review by Directors and Partners.

. Assisted in growing the company from 120 employees to 205 employees in

five months time.

. Implemented ADP HRB computer application and associated accessory

modules (HRIS).

. Updated employee records to ensure compliance with HIPAA and I-9

regulations.

eX lIBRIS usa, iNC., Des Plaines, IL

5/2007 - 8/2008

[Software Development Industry]

Human Resources Generalist

Full support for HR Department and for Director of HR. Administer all

benefits plans, create and maintain personnel files, process

immigration/visa directives for foreign delegates with legal counsel,

process staffing changes, perform new hire orientations, develop and place

job postings, perform department audits for compliance, administration for

leaves of absence, counsel in labor relations issues, recruiting for exempt

and non-exempt positions.

. Assisted in design, research and recommendations for yearly open

enrollment benefit package with decrease in per-person costs, as well

as double digit % savings in premiums.

. Assisting in implementing and then administration of new online

training for entire workforce.

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SEQUOIA aUTOMATIC, inC., Crystal Lake, IL

04/2005 - 10/2006

[Metal shop manufacturer, automotive industry]

Human Resource Generalist/Accountant

Administer payroll and benefit plans, create and maintain personnel files,

process workman's compensation claims, and provide administrative support.

Accounting responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable,

invoicing, general ledger, inventory postings, bank reconciliation, and

period-end closings.

. Established a COBRA record-keeping system for legal compliance, as well

as I-9 audit.

Milk Specialties Company (MSC), Dundee, IL

9/2003 - 10/2004

[Business supplying and supporting the animal nutrition industry]

Human Resources Administrator

Supported the development and implementation of all Human Resource

programs. Maintained employee records for five union and non-union

facilities. Developed and placed job postings, screened and interviewed

applicants, and conducted new employee orientations. Provided

administrative support to Director of Human Resources.

. Provided health/dental insurance network research, analysis, and

proposals to HR Director for open enrollment, resulting in a decrease in

annual dental renewal costs and only single digit increase in health

renewal costs.

. Administered employee benefit plans including new hire enrollment.

Reconciled and prepared vouchers for benefit payments/premiums and union

dues.

Christopher & Banks, St. Charles, IL

4/2002 - 9/2003

[Growing retail chain specializing in women's clothing]

Store Manager

Opened new store in St. Charles the first in the newly created Chicago

region. Hired, trained, scheduled, and motivated the sales staff.

Merchandised store to maximize customer interest and increase sales.

Trained other store managers in merchandising techniques. Provided

excellent customer service to customers and corporate guests.

. Exceeded new store sales expectations during first year. Achieved 2-10%

monthly growth after first year.

. Maintained quality and service level to become district training store

for new managers.

Lockwood Greene Engineering, St. Louis, MO

8/1999 -9/2001

[Global engineering firm offering all engineering disciplines]

Document Control Manager/Project Administrator

Managed department and distributed workload to four administrators.

Provided administrative support to Project Managers and Manager of Design.

. Prepared all outgoing projects to clients and maintained project files.

. Contributed to quality team as an internal auditor for ISO 9000 and as a

process owner.

National Cart Co., St. Charles, MO

1996 - 7/1999

[Manufacturer of material handling equipment for grocery and discount

store industry]

Human Resource Manager/Accounts Payable Manager

Hired as Accounts Payable Manager and promoted to Human Resource Manager.

Maintained records for 130+ employees, administered all benefits, and

maintained Workman's Compensation and OSHA records. Provided administrative

support to President and CEO.

. Created HR department and standardized procedures to ensure compliance

with State and Federal laws.

. Managed $300,000 per week AP department. Supervised one clerk and backed

up payroll and purchasing.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago, IL Approx. 50%

complete on MA degree in Organizational Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Stout -- Menomonie, WI BS Degree in

Industrial Management, Minor: Business, Human Resources Certificate

Leadership Development program through LDI, St. Louis, MO

Workplace Enforcement and Immigration, Chicago, IL

OTHER INFORMATION

Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Project, PowerPoint,

Peachtree, Timberline, ABRA, Platinum, PeopleSoft, ADP (PayXpert,

EZLabor, HRB) and Open Systems

Member of SHRM, APA

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