Human Resources Manager
Resume:
FRANCI A. RABINOWITZ, PHR
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**** ****** *****, *********, ** 60060
HR Generalist/Benefits Specialist, with recruiting experience focusing on
benefits administration including COBRA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, FLSA regulations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Cost-savvy compensation and benefits plan developer and administrator.
Bases structure on economic conditions and competitive demand for
highly skilled specialists and support teams.
. Multifaceted human resources (HR) management experience in both
corporate and agency operations. Certified Personnel Consultant.
Certified Professional Human Resources.
. Strategic thinker who aligns HR policies, procedures, and processes
with corporate goals. Successfully fosters an empowering corporate
culture reflected in low turnover.
. Enthusiastic team builder with 15 years experience in recruitment for
Fortune 500 companies.
. Expert resource for small companies without HR managers.
. Highly valued by management and staff as a problem-solver and business
partner sensitive to the agenda of both parties in resolving
conflicts.
. Excellent negotiator in Purchasing, Facility Maintenance, Project and
Operations Management.
. Proficient user of MS XP, Vista, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
plus Hummingbird, Paychex payroll, SharePoint, Ultra-Staff Recruiting,
Taleo, Brass Ring, SAP and HRIS software.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAWDUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Northfield, IL
2005 - 2009
Privately held Venture Capital, Private Equity Firm.
Human Resources Manager
Reported directly to the President to plan, direct, and coordinate all
human resource management activities, maximizing the strategic use of human
resources and maintain functions such as benefits administration, employee
compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and payroll.
. Benefits Administrator, responsible for complete Benefits
Administration including all Health & Welfare and Retirement Plans.
This includes Open Enrollment duties, ERISA Reporting, Benefits
Analysis and working with Benefits Brokers to ensure the best plans
for the employees.
. Developed census data and solicited insurance companies/brokers for
quotations.
. Plan, conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude
toward organizational objectives.
. Slashed 20% from Short and Long Term Disability benefits costs and
achieved far better program by negotiating directly with carrier.
. Served as link between management/ employees by handling questions,
interpreting and administering contracts and helping to resolve work-
related problems.
. Took ownership of major projects, such as introduction of HRIS and
payroll processing.
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THE HUNTINGTON RESOURCE, Barrington & Vernon Hills, IL
1995 - 2005
A "Full Service" Professional Search Firm.
Senior Recruitment Specialist 2002-2005
Reported directly to the President, specializing in permanent placements of
Human Resources, Accounting, Finance and Health care professionals.
. Initiated relationships with small to mid-sized firms; frequently
engaged as HR consultant.
. Developed long-term relationships with Fortune 500 clients such as
HSBC, CDW, Hewitt and Abbott Labs.
. Secured top talent through on-site recruitment at job fairs and
college campuses as well as Internet resources such as Monster and
CareerBuilder.
Branch Manager 1998-2002
Built and led a high performance team of seven recruiters and support
staff.
. Trained new recruiters on industry specific contact management
software.
. Coached, motivated, and reviewed recruiters' action plans at weekly
meetings.
. Negotiated contracts with C level professionals on Direct Hire
Placements.
. Consistently exceeded personal goals and office quotas.
. Won numerous sales awards including Recruiter of the Year three times.
. Mentored new recruiters and consultants.
. Sourced new clients through internet, market calls and client visits.
Recruitment Specialist 1995-1998
. Placed applicants in direct hire, contract, and contract to hire
positions with a focus on human resources professionals.
. Cultivated and developed positive relationships with career centers
and business partners.
. Routinely called upon as on-site recruitment specialist which
increased agency recognition.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Seminars 2006-2009:
Employment Law
FMLA
Benefits Administration
Conflict Resolution
Recruiting Diversity Candidates
Certified Personnel Consultant - 1996 Chicago, IL
PHR Certification 2009
Professional HR Management Certification Prep Program through N.I.U. 2009
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY, Chicago, IL
Associate of Applied Science - 1989
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