Human Resources Recruiting

Kelly L. Damery

Taylorville, IL ***** – 773-***-**** ac2wh2@r.postjobfree.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynutile

CAREER SUMMARY: Organized and efficient human resources administrator with a strong background in administration and employee relations seeking a position using my extensive knowledge and successful experience in a position offering opportunities for personal contribution and professional growth.

Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence and poise in interactions with individuals at all levels readily developing rapport with clients and colleagues.

Organized individual with exceptional follow through abilities.

Detail orientated and resourceful in the completion of projects with the ability to multitask effectively and to work in a fast paced environment meeting strict deadlines.

Dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.

Proven ability to collect, consolidate, organize and prioritize business needs.

Highly regarded for a proactive attitude and an ability to think laterally, providing ideas and solutions.

Adopt a creative approach to problem solving through use of excellent analytical skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Conifer Health Solutions Company – Springfield, IL 62703 2012 - Present

HR Business Partner

Assist in providing expert advice and counsel to management staff and employees on policy and procedure applications, employment/labor laws, and conflict resolution to promote a fair and equitable work environment.

Apply creativity and consistency to daily problem solving by providing management staff guidance and ideas on individual issues to maximize results and produce positive outcomes.

Complete as needed the HR paperwork for new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions to ensure integrity in personnel files.

Conduct and track exit interviews to understand turnover trends.

Conduct new hire orientation for office.

Facilitate management leadership training to manager’s onsite.

Assist in responding to employee relations concerns such as disciplinary actions and misconduct complaints in a timely manner.

Ensure disciplinary policies and procedures are interpreted and administered fairly, consistently and within legal boundaries. Maintain current and complete understanding of Federal and State laws including case law and regulations such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ADEA and state laws.

Provide communication and tools for human resources initiatives such as benefits open enrollment, performance review process, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Express Employment Professionals – Decatur, IL 62526 2012 – 2012

Staffing Consultant

Develops and maintains recruiting sources to ensure consistent applicant flow.

Receives and processes inquiry calls from applicants and associates.

Conducts job interviews, administers and scores tests, evaluates applicant skills, abilities, and availability.

Verifies professional/personal references and employment history through written and verbal communication with all available reference sources.

Verifies degrees, certifications, and qualifications.

Determines applicant suitability.

Completes employment process by auditing all applicant-completed documents and conducts orientations about Express policies, procedures, compensation, benefits, and the employer/employee relationship.

Determines associate compatibility and availability and assigns to client.

Assures reasonable accommodations to provide access to the Express employment process for individuals with limitations, and ensures that clients also provide reasonable accommodations for work site needs.

Assigns associates to client accounts, advising associates of client’s location, the person to whom they will report, working conditions, essential job functions, work schedule, pay rate, and all other pertinent information.

Conducts periodic sales and service calls* on existing and potential clients to identify and solve problems as well as stimulate greater business opportunity.

Analyzes client’s operation and develops and presents alternative staffing strategies suited to client-specific needs.

Receives and processes inquiry calls from clients and prospects.

Receives job orders and ascertains client’s essential job function requirements, FLSA exemption status, and assignment details.

Tours client facilities periodically to observe working conditions, production requirements, presence of legal posters, and Material Safety Data Sheets.

Determines basic OSHA compliance and investigates accidents.

Advises clients concerning bill rates and pertinent assignment-related information.

Researches issues and is able to advise clients about employment laws and practices relevant to co-employment and effective employee relations practices.

Gathers associate work performance data from clients in accordance with Express quality assurance procedures.

Monitors and records associate performance and provides necessary feedback.

Provides associate counseling and appropriate disciplinary action to correct performance problems.

Terminates unsatisfactory associates.

Receives, investigates, and processes associate complaints and allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other worksite problems.

Ensures the local Express office complies with federal, state, and municipal statutes and regulations governing the employment process and co-employment relationships.

Applies Express policies and procedures in resolving time card errors and client billing discrepancies to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of paychecks and invoices.

Meets with Sales Representative daily to review progress on accounts and other pertinent client information.

Maintains client good will and helps collect delinquent accounts, including negotiating payment with client decision-makers.

Performics, a Publicis Groupe Company – Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

HR Business Partner

Partner with the recruiting and human resources team to facilitate and streamline the recruiting process and staffing needs.

Interact directly with all levels of the recruiting organization, hiring managers, finance team, and candidates and interviewers to coordinate and schedule all phases of the recruiting life-cycle.

Oversee recruiting operations for the recruiting teams from job posting through offer/start, and act as a company representative and contact during the recruiting process for candidates.

Manages candidate documentation including pre-interview online documents, interview feedback and final offer letter documents

Ensure the recruiting process, interviews, and documentation is in compliance with EEO guidelines

Conduct all new hire orientations, benefits enrollment, 401k, etc.

Manage all job postings as well as applicant tracking system.

Run intern program across all groups of PFX.

Conduct Performance Improvement Plans, exit interviews and job eliminations.

Handle all international employee transfers and H1B candidates.

Smart Resources – Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

HR Generalist Contractor (Newedge Group)

Recruiting, staffing, administering federal and state regulations. Solid knowledge of human resources related laws, regulations and FLSA required.

Administers benefits programs including medical, dental, life, disability insurances and 401(K) retirement plan. Serve as the point of contact between employees and benefit administrators & providers.

Prepare and file the annual required reports, including but not limited to EEO-1 and Vets-100 reports.

Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

Possess the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, & employees. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with employees at all levels.

Maintain and process human resources databases and update information on an ongoing basis.

Prepare, organize and maintain personnel files; coordinate the completion and updating of employee documents and forms. Conduct periodic audits on personnel files to assure compliance with legal requirements.

Coordinates special events and activities for various departments.

Support the hiring process by posting job ads, conducting preliminary phone interviews, administering and conducting new hire orientations.

Assist in benefit billings and open enrollments.

Administer/support various human resources programs and projects as well as support various human resources managers throughout the organizations on local and global levels.

Interactive Business Systems, Inc – Chicago Office, Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

HR Coordinator & Executive Administrator

Assist Vice President with any paperwork including all Microsoft documents, travel arrangement and calendar management.

Assist 10 account executives and 8 recruiters with any paperwork needed, expense reports and candidate travel arrangements.

Oversee paperwork implementation on all new hires for both the Chicago and Oak Brook branches.

Search jobs boards and outsourced qualified candidates for all open requirements.

Source and interview qualified candidates on a daily basis for all open requirements and to continuously build a pipeline of candidates.

Qualify candidates; oversee the candidates' interview process from beginning to end, including scheduling and coordinating interviews with the account manager or client.

Developed strong client relations through successful placements and candidate management.

Stay in constant contact with all candidates and updated their status within the database.

Distribute all job inquiries to appropriate recruiter after a general screening of applicants.

Complete all Exit Reports for consultants working for clients out of both branches.

Manage and collect all hourly, salary and sub-contractor consultant timesheets and approve hours on a weekly basis for all consultants as well as internal office staff.

Branch Support point of contact for all web-based inquiries regarding company email.

Manage all ordering of office supplies, water, coffee, business cards, FedEx supplies and postage for office on a monthly basis.

Order all background checks and drug tests on an individual basis for a consultant based on client requests.

Purchase all flight tickets for consultants and internal staff of both braches when needed.

Keep active files for all consultants with up-to-date paperwork.

AFLAC – Chicago Regional Office, Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

Administrative Assistant

Worked as a general assistant to a local broker and his team of employees and managed his calendar, travel and maintained his appointment schedule.

Actively serviced accounts by seeing new employees, assisting with claims, etc on a quarterly basis.

Able to set up Section 125 plans, Flex One plans, Flexible Spending Accounts including Dependant Day Care and Parking and Transit.

Park Grill Restaurant in Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

Park Grill on the Plaza Supervisor

Took on active role as MOD, Manager on Duty, on a rotation schedule throughout the week with fellow floor supervisors.

Completed a weekly schedule for the outdoor staff and tracked all employees’ hours and timesheets.

Kept a log using a Managers Red Book to communicate with fellow managers and supervisors as to what happened on any given shift and the basic flow of the day.

Atlantic Aviation, MDW, Chicago, IL 606**-****-****

Customer Service Representative

Made reservations for corporate and charted aircrafts due into Midway, providing direction and assistance to the passengers and crews.

Managed key accounts providing exemplary customer service, providing resolutions to customer problems or inquiries concerning fuel prices and discounts, facility and service fees, as well as providing recreational and relaxing activities to do in and around town.

EDUCATION:

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston IL 61920 2002

B.A. Human Resources Management

PHR Certification 2004

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Lotus Notes. Knowledge ACT, ISSAR, Taleo, Vurv, Oracle, Peoplesoft, HRIS systems, SharePoint, ADP, EZaccess, Electronic Personic Input Center (EPIC), Catalyst, Time Consultant program. Advanced knowledge of all job search engines such as Dice, Indeed, Monster, Career Builder, LinkedIn and industry specific job boards. Working knowledge of the co-employment relationship and applicable federal and state employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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