Human Resources Management

Christoph H. Korn, PHR

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Chicago, IL 60640

Home/Cell: 773-***-**** *********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY:

Results-oriented Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience delivering the full

spectrum of Human Resources services in both the private and public sectors including

comprehensive recruitment, benefits, training, employee relations, contract management,

compensation, coaching and union environment experience. Experience working in collaborative

environments demanding strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Confident interacting with

individuals at all levels. Detail-oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task

effectively.

EXPERIENCE:

September 2011 – Current

Benefits Administrator, NORC (Chicago, IL):

• Supporting over 2,000 employees including over 700 benefit eligible employees

• Employee Recognition Award recipient for 2013 and 2014 for Outstanding

Achievements and Contributions

• Serve on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implementation and Reporting

Teams

• Process all benefits paperwork internally and externally with vendors

• Conduct new hire benefits orientation

• Serve as a resource to employees and management for benefits related issues

• Manage the tuition assistance application process

• Assist with various daily benefits activities including open enrollment

• Process and audit payments for insurance invoices

• Complete various regulatory requirements regarding benefits

• Process FMLA leave of absence request

• Manage workers’ compensation claims

• Maintain ADP database related to employee benefits

• Develop and manage the internal benefits website

• Assist with recruiting activities including conducting interviews

• Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions/changes

• Develop and manage the process to comply with provisions of the Affordable Care Act

June 2006 – January 2009

Human Resources Generalist, Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL):

• Managed union contracts for over 400 adjunct faculty and five trade unions to include

accurate processing of all payroll and benefit related matters

• Mentored supervisors on union contract related matters and educate all employees on HR

matters in general

• Served on the Banner HR implementation team

• Served on the management negotiation team for the adjunct faculty contract

• Managed workers’ compensation and unemployment claims

• Managed transit, employee assistance and tuition remission benefit programs

• Served as a co-chair for the Employee Benefits Committee

• Served on numerous other committees including emergency preparedness and

accessibility

February 2006 – May 2006

Human Resources Specialist, Near North Health Services Corp. (Chicago, IL):

• Managed daily benefits activities including maintained HRIS database

• Processed and audited payment for insurance invoices

• Conducted new hire orientations

• Processed and assisted selection of candidates

November 2003 – January 2006

Human Resources Professional, Manpower and Office Team (Chicago, IL):

• Managed daily benefits activities including open enrollment

• Processed and audited payment for insurance invoices

• Answered employee/retiree benefit questions

• Sourced over 20 candidates a week for various managerial positions

• Managed workers’ compensation and unemployment claims

July 2002 – August 2003

Human Resources Generalist, Alamo Iron Works (San Antonio, TX):

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and supervised

departmental support staff

• Conducted initial orientation of employees including explanations of insurance benefits,

401(k)s, and company policies and procedures for over 450 employees

• Processed and maintained employee status and benefit changes including performance

appraisals and merit increases

• Processed and managed accounts including COBRA payments, workers’ compensation

and unemployment claims, FMLA changes, and temporary service contracts

AFFILIATIONS / ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Designation: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - May 2005

• Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• Member: Delta Mu Delta (International Honor Society in Business Admin.)

• Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project, and Access as well as ADP

Enterprise, Banner HR, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, AS400, Abra, Lawson, AmeriPay, WordPerfect and

Lotus Notes.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, May 1997

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois

Majors: Political Science and Public Administration

Masters of Science in Human Resources Management, May 2009

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

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