Maria G. Bielat

224-***-**** ac2n3v@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paramount Staffing – Northbrook, IL 2017 - present

Training/HR Consultant

Provides training for Branch managers on employee relations and HR matters including performance, discipline, and additional soft skills (e.g., communication, customer service, etc.) Maintain retention strategy in creating onboarding program for new hires.

Key Accomplishments

Created and trained management team with new onboarding process for three skilled positions.

Conduct webinar trainings for on site management team in various soft skills (communication, leadership, etc.)

Assist with Office 360 migration by providing Quick techy tips on a weekly basis.

Coach managers with employee relations, performance and disciplinary actions.

Sidley Austin, LLP – Chicago, IL 2014 - 2016

Staff PI Training Specialist

Predictive Index; an assessment which defines the behavioral requirements of the job and identifying the natural behavioral drives of an individual. Create onboarding program for managers utilizing candidates PI.

Key Accomplishments

Assist launch with PI recruiting process pilot for HR, Marketing and IT departments.

Conduct trainings via WebEx worldwide from Californian to Tokyo offices.

Lead Introduction to PI trainings to introduce assessment tool to managers.

Exel, Inc – Westerville, OH 2013 - 2014

Learning & Development Manager

Promoted into role from Power Packaging to maximize the performance of the Learning and Development team by strategically planning and providing leadership sessions. Focused on training performance, measuring results and development of future programs.

Key Accomplishments

Deliver trainings for Coordinator Enrichment Program (CEP)

CEP I - Leading Others CEP II - Leading the Business

CEP III - Leading with Teams CEP IV - Leading Myself

CEP V – Crossroads CEP VI - Developing Yourself (DISC assessment)

Conducted classroom based training and translated webinars into Spanish.

Update training curriculum based on business needs.

Power Packaging, (Exel, Inc.) – st. charles, IL 2012 - 2013

Human Resource Manager

Plan strategic HR initiatives - Performance management, policy changes, compensation management, etc. Provide leadership and support to management level on salary administration, corrective actions, terminations and employee relations. Managed all employee benefits, worker’s compensation claims, FMLA and I-9 compliance. Supervised HR/payroll assistant to learn all aspects in Human Resource department.

Key Accomplishments

Handle Employee Relation concerns and counsel management on corrective actions.

Manage the implementation of HR initiatives to align with company mission statement.

Assist in implementing safety programs, employee activities and Value Improvement Process.

Lane Hospitality, Inc. – Northbrook, IL 2007- 2012

Employee Relations/Training Corporate Manager

Served as Acting HR Director for 2 separate properties ensuring compliance to corporate standards as well as state/federal guidelines. Authored and implemented best practices, process and procedure development to streamline workflow, increase individual accountability and maximize corporate resources.

Troubleshot operations, identifying areas of underperformance and working with various staff to proactively resolve challenges.

Key Accomplishments

Spearheaded PI assessment surveys company-wide to get a real-time snapshot of multiple departments’ needs, employee requirements and training timeframes.

Coached management in performance evaluations, employee relations, etc.

Traveled (50%) to geographically dispersed locations within the United States.

Improved morale, productivity, retention and motivation through results-centered team building sessions for staff and management.

EDUCATION

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master of Human Resource Management ~ Human Resources

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science ~ Technical Management

Major: Human Resource

Predictive Index (PI) Certified

Member to SHRM and ATD

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