Julie T. Piek

Waukesha, WI *****

414-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/juliepiek

Extensive experience in recruitment, performance management, strategic planning, training, retention programs, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Instrumental in decreasing employee turnover rates by 6-7% over a period of three years which in turn has increased employee satisfaction within highly demanding work environments.

Dynamic leadership abilities to provide supervision and direction for team members at all levels. Experience facilitating teams in subcommittees to develop strategies.

Core Competencies

Team Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Process Improvement

Safety Programs

Recruiting and Networking

E-Verify Certified

Executive Partnering

Team Training

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare

Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, WI University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ADP

PeopleSoft

ABRA

Kronos

MyStaffingPro

Orbitz-Timekeeping

AppPro

Professional Experience

SaintA – Milwaukee, WI Present

Human Resources - Recruiter-Independent Contractor

Achieves staffing objectives by sourcing and mining for qualified applicants: creating a strong social media presence; evaluating candidates; interviewing; advising managers; processing potentials according to the organization’s mandated requirements and onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated.

Sharpe Products (Robert Half)-Milwaukee, WI 2014 - 2015

Human Resources Manager (contract)

Lead the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. With minimal supervision, analyzed systems necessary to implement for a fully operational HR department. Best Practices; application development, recruitment methods, interviewing activities, pre-employment processes, revised/edited employee handbook, developed and conducted on-boarding practices, established required trainings, safety implementation and created effective performance management structures that drive employee engagement for the continued success of this company.

Genesee Lake School and Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc – Oconomowoc, WI 2013 - 2014

Recruitment Manager

Planned, developed and executed all tasks related to the employment process, reporting directly to the Directors of GLS and PWHO. Collaborated with the Directors, Supervisors and Managers to ensure that positions are filled by qualified applicants. Provides human resources leadership for over 600 employees.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed goals for recruitment in cooperation with the Company Directors. Hired 95% of openings within 8 weeks. Recruited for two companies, as well as 3 sub-companies.

Facilitated meetings with the Directors to inform them of department activities and briefing them on the applicant tracking system. Oversaw a $40,000 recruitment budget and reported actual/budget variations on a timely basis.

Created a recruiting and interviewing structure that resulted in an immediate impact; increased orientation class size, streamlined background check process, and formed a manager interviewing panel which embraced direct hiring decisions.

Deaconess Home Health Inc. - Milwaukee, WI 2012 - 2013

Human Resources Manager

Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Department under the direction of the VP of HR/Customer Services for over 115 employees. Developed new structures comprised of recruiting, interviewing process, job descriptions, job performance evaluations, policies and procedures, and organizational strategic planning.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed the Customer Services Department which consisted of five CS Representatives and three Receptionists serving over 1700+ Personal Care Workers and their patients.

Recruited and selected candidates for all positions within the organization. Grew from approximately 46 to 115 employees in less than one year. Conducted phone prescreens, scheduled face-to face interviews for the management team, conducted applicable background checks, and facilitated/organized new hire orientations.

Played a key role in ensuring 100% compliance of state trainings by staff members. Spearheaded development of trainings particular to facilities needs/interests also incorporated trainings according to the well-being of staff.

Milwaukee Forge Foundry (TechStaff) - Germantown, WI 2011 - 2012

Human Resources Generalist (contract)

Key team member in assisting the Human Resources Department with prescreening, interviewing, and recommending applicants for hire. Candidates worked in the General Labor, Salaried, Technicians, and Maintenance areas. Provided procedural support for other departments which also included updating and revising the MSDS manual and assisted the Shipping/Receiving Manager with processing orders.

HCR ManorCare Health Services of Pewaukee - Waukesha, WI 2007 - 2010

Human Resources Director

Maintained sole accountability for all aspects of the Human Resources Department for approximately 175+ employees at a long and short-term rehabilitation facility. Performed full-cycle recruiting for all departments, as well as pre-employment verifications, job offers, and new hire orientations. Educated and administered benefits for eligible staff. Served as departmental resource concerning complex disciplinary issues. Investigated and resolved issues in a timely manner.

Key Accomplishments:

Facilitated state training for all staff members in company facilities or online to meet licensure requirements.

Managed operations within the department including communication of overall policies/procedures, career development, small group conversions, and maintaining HR budgeting.

Integrally responsible for safety program implementation; monthly meetings, policies/procedures, contests, and educational programs.

Ensures all Workers’ Compensation injuries were processed in a timely manner, OSHA recorded, facilitated/informed Safety Committee, educated staff members of processes. Decreased injuries by more than 50%.

Northpointe Resources Inc. - Zion, IL 2000 - 2007

Human Resources Coordinator

Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Department for over 180 employees. Supervised, motivated, and mentored the Human Resources team which encompassed three professionals. Developed new structures comprised of recruiting, behavioral interviewing, job descriptions, job performance evaluations, policies and procedures, and organizational strategic planning.

Key Accomplishments:

Evaluated staff performance levels, encouraged professional development, and identified areas for improvement, which resulted in decreased turnover rates by 20%.

Developed strategic recruiting sources and approaches which led to an increased annual applicant flow by 25%. Created tracking tool which monitored increased results.

Conducts employee trainings to meet broad company requirements for large groups.

Organization Affiliation

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management

Heartland Hospice - Volunteer

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