Human Resources Employee Relations

JENNIFER BARAK **** North Washtenaw, Chicago, IL *0625

E ********@*****.*** M 312-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Accomplished and passionate human resources leader with an exceptional mix of strategic and creative talents, extremely high standards and a hands-on approach to building effective HR practices. Highly organized architect of business development with a knack for process improvement, employee relations and solutions company-wide to build successful organizational functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Best Practices Performance Management Relationship Management 401k Payroll Benefit Negotiations Recruitment up to C Level Compensation Management Corporate Development Role Model Within and Outside Agency Federal and State Law Compliance Project Management On and Off Boarding Policy Implementation Team Building/Management FMLA Workers Compensation KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Office Launch: Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of the Chicago office for Mazutis Management, LLC. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefit negotiations, incentives and new employee orientation

Employee Handbook: Wrote employee manual covering issues including, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefit information

Led corporate rebranding: devised initial strategy with agency partner and led internal team for full execution

Open – door environment: Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind branches’ employee-retention rate of 89% within an industry where high turnover is the norm

Onboarding: Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign on bonuses/relocation packages annually

Employment Law and Compliance: Abreast of current employment laws both state and federal

Mastermind of onPeak PERKS: Implemented program that increased employee satisfaction by 38% within 4 months by drastically redefining corporate culture to fulfill professional and personal development of onPeak’s 110+ staff

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Concerto Renal Services – Lincolnwood, IL April 2017 - present Successful director of a growing dialysis company

Director of Human Resources

Complies with federal and state requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, procedures, methods and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organizational values

Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel and decisions; analyzing information and applications

Supervises a HR department of 4

Glenview Park District – Glenview, IL September 2016 – March 2017 Interim HR leader that assisted a district of 600 employees Interim Human Resources Manager

Worked closely with the administrative superintendent to create salary benchmarking and FSLA compliance

Continued FMLA compliance and processing of new claims

Assisted in the payroll/HR system conversion

Coaching and counseling both managers and employees on workplace best practices

Responded to questions or complaints from employees in a timely fashion

Built strong interconnections through mentorship

Assured that the HR department was greatly influenced and shaped by the state and federal laws governing employment issues

onPeak - Chicago, IL December 2013 - September 2016 Human Resources leader serving 185 employees across three states HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Guided the restructure and execution and management of a company-wide Human Resources audit

Devised creative and cost effective incentive and morale-boosting programs, including special events and tiered award structure, which increased employee satisfaction and productivity

Managed over 3 million dollars of 401k investments and 6 million dollars of annual payroll runs

Strong company branding to bring camaraderie among employees

Trained 25-member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one on one coaching sessions that contribute to sound hiring decisions

Guided executive team with HR best practices

Supported industry competitive analyses, identifying market trends and opportunities

Revised job descriptions company-wide

MAZUTIS MANAGEMENT, LLC-Chicago, IL April 2005-December 2013 Strong HR presence for an organization that started with 15 employees and grew to 250 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Oversaw employee HR management functions for entry level through C-level employees

Implemented HR best practices

Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefit information

Introduced company’s first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well received tool that was later adopted company-wide

Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers on procedures to follow in case of injury

Reduced benefits cost by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible EDUCATION

Kendall College

BA – Business Management

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in Mac OS, Windows OS, Apple iWork Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, AtTask project management software. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and HTML AFFILIATIONS

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 2006-Present EPIC (ENGAGING PHILANTHROPY, INSPIRING CREATIVES) - Summer 2014 Rally Epic empowers creative people to make social change happen in Chicago. For creative rallies – eight, intense, fun weeks of collaboration – hand-picked volunteers from the advertising and design industries are paired with Chicago-based nonprofit clients dedicated to education, children and families CATHOLIC CHARITIES VOLUNTEER - 2005-2009

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