MARGARET ROSSI
Mt. Prospect, IL *****
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HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
Expert in Human Resources, Customer relations and office management, recognized for consistently
meeting and exceeding customer and employee expectations.
Experienced administration, office management and Human Resources Manager. Demonstrated success managing
multiple projects by developing and executing short and long-term plans. Experienced at developing and maintaining
relationships with executive leadership, business partners, user group clients and vendors. Passionate about ensuring
that the organization attracts, hires, develops and rewards people with the right skills at all levels to meet its objectives
both current and strategic. Focused on proactively looking for better ways to do things to approach and solve critical
business issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRIEDMAN CORPORATION, Deerfield, IL 1988-Present
Human Resources Manager
Provides a comprehensive client focused solutions and delivers reliable high quality results directly tied to the
business' strategy.
Served as integral partner for the Chief Executive Officer, f acilitating change management for all organizations
during corporate mergers and acquisitions by serving as Key Communicator and Human Resources Manager.
Implement Great Plains accounting software among all acquisitions
Conduct company’s comprehensive benefit programs for 200+ people. Negotiated contracts with other HR
Managers at acquired companies for all benefits. Automated insurance program into self-funded plan.
Perform talent management reviews, talent management lead, develop and deliver employee orientations for all
new employees, process all insurance enrollments and terminations
Review, revise and design employee handbook, partnering with legal expert to ensure compliance
Consistently monitoring employee morale and managing relations between staff and management in line with the
company’s core policies
Plan and prepare all company meetings offsite within context of Friedman’s core values, strategy and mission.
Project Manager, launching Salesforce.com among three companies
User Group Project Manager
Develop execute and drive annual User Group for over 300 clients and partners
Negotiate contracts with hotels and venues for all business and customer events
Develop budget, direct board member responsibilities, manage all logistics, create presentations
Payroll Administrator, Benefits Expert
Expert on ADP Payroll, Workforce Now version
Govern 401k program for 200 employees, Bi-monthly deposits and match calculations, advise broker on
compliance and loan documents. Approve and process all distributions.
Key work partner on annual 401k audit with Angell Pension Group, analyzing all employee W2 data
Execute the HSA and FSA plan for 50+ eligible employees
Control insurance benefits database, audit, report and reconcile monthly benefits
Govern annual open enrollment for insurance, evaluating benefits packages
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Manager
Support company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff. Organize office operations and
procedures; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. Design and
implement office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results agains t standards; making
necessary adjustments.
Recognized as Employee of the Year by Company Founder and President
Billing and Collections Specialist
Collection calls and/or correspondence in a goal-oriented collections department. Provided customer service regarding
collection issues, process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and short payments. Responsible
for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts, customer calls, account adjustments, customer reconciliations and
processed credit memos.
Expenses and Payables Specialist
Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Reconcile
processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balanc es. Charge expenses to accounts by
analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries. Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; preparing checks;
resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for
outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments. Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for
advances; preparing checks.
EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL Enrolled/pursuing Bachelor’s Degree, expected graduation June 2016
DePaul University, Chicago, IL PHR in Human Resources
University of Phoenix, Associates Degree in Human Resources
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL General business classes
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of SHRM
Notary
VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Key Chair person and Charitable Fundraisers: Mt. Prospect Junior Women’s Club
Parent-Teacher Association – Various roles
Lay Director for Catholic Church Women’s Retreat
Girl Scout Leader
Food Kitchen for the Homeless