Human Resources Management

Leah Kariithi

Gurnee, IL *****

Cell Phone: 818-***-****

E-mail: ************@*****.***

April 21, 2010

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to express my interest in being considered for the Human

Resources Business Partner opportunity at CF Industries.

My Human Resources experience spans over six years and covers employee

relations, full cycle recruiting, compensation, benefits and pro-bono

(volunteer) human resources projects for a non-profit organization.

I would welcome an opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifications

in detail. I have enclosed my resume for your review.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Leah Kariithi.

Enclosure: Resume

Leah Kariithi

Gurnee, IL 60031

Cell Phone: 818-***-****

E-mail: ************@*****.***

Summary

Consistent self-starter, detail oriented, long-term producer and highly

motivated individual with a keen sense of initiative and outstanding

communication skills.

Education

Masters Degree- Human Resource Management- Keller Graduate School of

Management of DeVry University. West Hills, CA.

Bachelor of Science- International Business Administration/ Management-

United States International University, (Alliant International University).

San Diego, CA.

Skills

Knowledge in the following software applications:

PeopleSoft, Taleo, Ceridian, Visio and MS Office applications-Word, Excel,

PowerPoint and Outlook.

Professional Experience

Taproot Foundation (Non-profit Organization)- Gurnee, IL Current

Pro Bono Consultant- Responsible for working online/virtually on Human

Resources related projects on a volunteer basis for non-profit

organizations. Projects incorporate analyzing human resource data,

conducting interviews, identifying training and development needs and board

recruitment strategies for non-profit organizations.

EDS an HP Company- Dallas, TX Jan

2007 - Oct 2009

Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter- Responsible for supporting managers

and employees in day-to-day administration and implementation of policies

and programs covering employee relations, compensation, benefits and

staffing. Ensuring compliance with HR-related federal and state laws and

programs-FMLA, Leave Of Absence, Short/Long Term Disability, and Workers'

Compensation among others. Assisting with coaching employees and managers

to help drive business results, consulting and supporting first-line

leaders on employee relations issues. HR business partner in the

implementation of strategy and programs/initiatives designed to drive

operations of the business, for example, performance management, talent

management, salary planning, incentives and benefits. Evaluating draft job

descriptions from managers and partnering with management and the

compensation department on assessing codes, classifications, and

responsibilities in accordance with compensation policy.

Full cycle recruiting from job opening to hire and on-boarding new

employees. Consulting with management to recommend candidates throughout

the recruiting process. Responsible for a variety of HR administrative and

transactional work including data entry, tracking, report generation,

spreadsheet creation and employee communication. Maintaining effective

working relationships with all levels of internal management.

H.D. Vest Financial/Wells Fargo Bank- Irving, TX Jan 2006 - Dec

2006

Staffing Specialist/Recruiter- Responsibilities included recruiting and

selecting professional/management staff from internal and external sources.

Proficient in Targeted Selection, behavioral interviewing techniques.

Conducting innovative advertising campaigns to recruit candidates and

maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal

management. Conducting interviews, evaluating candidates' employment

factors such as job experience, education, training skills, knowledge and

abilities. Consulting with management to recommend candidates and starting

salaries/ offer packages. Administering tests and interpreting results.

Providing candidates with information on the company.

California Credit Union- Glendale, CA Feb 2004-

Jan 2006

Human Resources Representative- Responsibilities included processing

paperwork for new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, interviewing

and recruiting of branch personnel. Annual benefits enrollment coordination

and processing. Recording and data entry of any employment changes,

processing employees' annual/promotional salary increases and annual EEO 1

reporting. Coordinating transport and reimbursement program, monthly

employee birthday event, annual company picnic and holiday party events,

collecting, compiling data and publishing quarterly employee newsletter.

Answering phones, receiving/sorting incoming department mail and faxes,

processing invoices, sorting and sending out employee semi-monthly

paychecks and filing. Sending correspondence and responding to branch and

corporate personnel inquiries as necessary. Ensuring employee compliance

with all Human Resources policies and programs.

Select Personnel (Temporary Assignment)

Countrywide Home Loans- West Hills, CA Jan 2003- Oct

2003

Loan Funder- Experienced in managing a pipeline of at least 100 loans in

the Correspondent Lending Division. Responsible for reviewing home loan

purchase files and inputting file documents in the system database like

credit reports, insurance and closing documents. Ensuring that conditions

necessary to approve loan purchasing are provided by sellers and meet

Fannie Mae Guidelines. Updating file information and records with sellers

to facilitate funding of the home loans. Experience in working

Conventional, FHA/VA and ARM loans.

Professional references furnished upon request.

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