Human Resources Manager

Ginger l. mosely

Chicago, IL *****

abl5n0@r.postjobfree.com

Human resources generalist

Highly productive Human Resources Professional with eight years experience

in administering and managing a wide spectrum of essential HR programs,

services, and functions. Detailed oriented with excellent problem solving,

communication, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working with employees

of all levels and handling confidential information.

Professional experience

International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago, IL

The Academy offers degrees in IT, visual, interior, and fashion design and

is a subsidiary of Career Education Corporation, one of the world's leading

providers of educational institutions with over 75 campuses worldwide.

Human Resource Representative (2005 to November, 2009):

. Recruited and interviewed candidates for open staff and academic

vacancies. Conducted pre-employment background checks, new hire

orientations and trained new employees to use PeopleSoft HCM

timekeeping software.

. Assisted with administration, communication, training, for annual and

semi-annual performance appraisals and other compensation.

. Counseled and communicated company policies and other employee related

information in accordance with corporate guidelines. Conducted

appropriate investigations to resolve employee concerns and questions.

. Processed terminations and submitted required documentation in HR

Director's absence.

. Administered employee benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition

Reimbursement, and FSA accounts. Filed unemployment, workers

compensation, and COBRA claims with contracted vendors.

. Executed HRIS reports to monitor time off accruals, terminations, hire

dates to determine payroll, benefit plan eligibility and workforce

needs.

. Processed semi-monthly payroll for all Chicago and Schaumburg

employees in Payroll Manager's absence.

. Assisted with H1-B visa processing for international employee

sponsorship.

. Oversaw and maintained all personnel files for full and part-time

employees for both campuses.

. Created and distributed adjunct and full-time faculty employment

contracts.

. Coordinated employee recognition programs.

Key Accomplishments:

- Created a new benefits summary to enhance employees' understanding.

- Streamlined the student work-study hiring process which successfully

melded the human resources, career services, and financial aid

departments that increased student campus employment from 8 workers in

2005 to over 50 students.

- Designed a new PTO tracking system adopted by several divisional

schools.

- Participated in the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and

Schools (ACICS) audit which resulted in zero error findings and

extended accreditation for the school an additional four years.

- Received CPR Certification from the American Red Cross.

- Received "HR Star" Recognition Award-4th Quarter, 2007.

Whitehall Jewelers, Inc. (Corporate Office), Chicago, IL

Large specialty retailer of fine jewelry which owned and operated 386

stores in 38 states across the country.

Benefits Administrator (2001 to 2005):

. Primary contact for employee benefits questions and concerns.

Conducted employee benefit orientation for new hires.

. Administered medical, dental, COBRA, transit flexible spending, and

401K plans through various providers and systems for approximately

3000 employees nationwide.

. Worked with designated insurance broker to prepare annual benefit open

enrollment.

. Audited all monthly benefit billing and issued checks to all vendors

for payment.

. Monitored ESOP plan and reported requested sell requests to the CFO.

. Executed HRIS reports to monitor time off accruals, terminations, and

hire dates to determine various plan eligibility and term dates.

. Managed all workers compensation, unemployment claims, and maintained

OSHA logs. Participated in hearings.

. Coordinated all employee leave requests under LTD, workers

compensation, and FMLA policies; ensured compliance with all state and

federal laws.

. Filed claims with risk management in loss prevention and incident

cases.

. Assisted in office staffing and recruiting. Coordinated background

checks, pre-employment drug testing, and processed new hire paperwork.

. Coordinated employee recognition programs.

Key Accomplishments:

- Designed and implemented new reporting system for monthly bill

reconciliation that saved the company approximately $10,000-$15,000 of

unnecessary payments each month.

- Successfully managed the benefits department as the sole administrator

for over a year.

- Received 24 Carat Award-Employee of the Month.

- Attended St. Paul-Travelers Post Injury Management Seminar.

- Whitehall Jewelers Safety Committee leader

Merchandise Coordinator (2000 to 2001):

. Planned inventory levels and merchandise selection for approximately

150 new store grand openings.

. Maintained new store inventory database and generated stock-balance

reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and AS400.

. Created or cancelled purchase orders according to buyer requests.

Reconciled invoices and followed-up with vendors to ensure timely

merchandise delivery.

. Communicated with store management regarding specific merchandise

needs and customer requests.

Evans, inc., North Riverside, IL

A high-end furrier and apparel retailer with 9 stores within the Chicago

area and 54 leased departments throughout the United States.

Assistant Store Manager (1997-1999):

Assisted the Store Manager with daily store operations, performed visual

merchandising, resolved customer issues, and managed 20 credit office and

apparel sales associates.

Education

M.S. Organization and Management, Specialization: Human Resource

Management.

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.

Graduate Certificate- Human Resource Management.

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.

B.S. Clothing and Textiles, Specialization: Retail Management.

Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, IL.

computer skills

ADP HR/Payroll/Benefits Services AS400

PeopleSoft HCM MS Office: Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint,

Access, Outlook

Report Smith Windows NT/2000/XP

Lotus Notes WebEx

CampusVue Typing Speed-50 wpm

Professional memberships

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity

Notaries Association of Illinois Inc.

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