Human Resources Resource

SHARI SIMPSON

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Results-oriented Human Resources Professional with broad experience in all areas of HR, including policy development, performance management and benefits administration. Forward thinking, intelligent and loyal, with a passion for evolving products and practices in human resources, training and development, benefits, compensation and recruitment.

New employee orientations Payroll processing ADP Workforce Now UltiPro Ultimate Software HRIS Project management

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Needs assessments Instructional design Benefits and payroll coordination Talent assessments Training programs development

Human Resources Training Coordinator, 04/2013 to Current Peapod, LLC – Lake Zurich, IL

Supported multiple states (IL, IN, WI, MD, VA, NJ and NY) and over 2,100 employees. Audited workplace, employee and management policies and procedures and handbooks. Developed innovative and standard new-employee orientation program. Shadowed employees to determine an accurate description of the duties and skills required for each position to identify development opportunities and succession gaps. Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials. Developed departmental systems and procedures that better aligned the workflow process. Tested all training software and hardware prior to the training program. Developed and maintained annual training calendar and documentation for current training programs. Key Achievements in 2014

Updated employee handbook for new company in New Jersey. Created and implemented standard new hire orientations and new hire materials across all locations. Created and standardized safety training across all locations that included training topics related to OSHA, Food Safety, and Physical Safety. Created 101 Individual Training Plans for all positions in the Transportation, Operations and Customer Care departments.

Human Resource Administrator, 06/2012 to 04/2013 Peapod, LLC – Lake Zurich, IL

Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities. Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquires. Researched all payroll, COBRA, disability and FMLA issues. Notified employees regarding expiring documentation. Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting and correcting additional data. Initiated payments of human resource related payables through Oracle. Processed new hire on-boarding paperwork, department transfers, merit increases, address changes, direct deposit additions/changes, retroactive pay calculations, employee referral bonuses, union dues, promotions, paid time off and other payroll/benefit changes with the UltiPro HRIS system. Key Position Achievements

Promoted to Human Resources Training Coordinator within 10 months. Constructed CPR/AED training program including completing CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and purchasing AED units for all locations. Created Microsoft Access Database to track employee discipline across all locations. Processed over 15,000 HRIS transactions annually.

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Human Resources (Office Manager), 03/2011 to 06/2012 Woodstock Fire/Rescue District – Woodstock, IL

Supervised all human resources functions including payroll and benefits. Acted as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve problems and clarify benefits. Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss. Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by Trustee Board. Managed office staff to complete clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks. Maintained office policies and procedures ensuring security and confidentiality of data within the various filing systems including accounts payables/receivables, human resources, board communications, press releases, ordinances, legal documents, and medical records. Processed new hire on-boarding, employee time management, benefit maintenance and payroll through the ADP HRIS system. Key Position Achievements

Implemented a new human resources personnel records filing system. Sourced and implemented new insurance broker and benefits.

Human Resources and Business Development Consultant, 01/2008 to 09/2009 Integra Advisors, Inc. – East Dundee, IL

Consulted on the overall provision of Human Resources and Business Development services, policies, and programs for the entire company. Improved customer relationship management by suggesting and driving the roll-out of ZOHO CRM online tool. Led staff training on the new system to increase productivity and reduce reporting man-hours. Built business relationships with accounts such as Allrecipes.com, Fandango, Zappos.com, Fancast, Burt's Bees, QVC, Target, Adobe, Sony Pictures, FOX Broadcasting, Harpo Productions, Lifetime TV, Time Warner Cable, Comedy Central, NBC Universal, Fuel TV, Island Def Jam Music Group, USA Today, and Anchor Bay Entertainment. Key Position Achievements

Orchestrated 90 key business meetings in 2009 for 1 of 5 key company service lines and 41 meetings in 4 months for a second service line by leveraging internet research, prospecting, and cold calling skills to lay the groundwork for key client accounts in vertical markets spanning human resources, information technology, media, and hardware/software services. Which resulted in facilitating a client meeting concluding in a $250,000 deal with Transunion for Layer 7 Technologies.

Human Resource Generalist, 05/2004 to 03/2007 Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System – Streamwood, IL

Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from previous employers and references. Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates. Edited job position announcements before authorizing a post. Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving their delivery. Coordinated and conducted new hire pre-interviews. Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations with class sizes between 25 and 40 employees. Built a comprehensive employee recruiting strategy. Key Position Achievements

Aided in the update, review and distribution of a new employee handbook.

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DUCATION Master of Human Resource Management: Human Resource Management, 2010 Keller Graduate School of Management - Downers Grove, IL

MBA: Human Resources, 2009 Keller Graduate School of Management - Downers Grove, IL Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

Associate of Arts: Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies, 2004 Judson University - Elgin, IL

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FFILIATIONS Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professional Member Association for Talent Development (ATD) Member

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