ROSEMARIE NILSON

*** ********* ******* ● Fox Lake, IL 60020 ● 630-***-**** ● E-mail: acwspa@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP) offering a 10+ years HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results. Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting, implementing and managing performance programs, developing employee handbooks, corporate policies and analytic reports. Adept at benefits and compensation, legal compliance and employee development. Skillful at coordinating and maintaining leave management, mediation and conflict resolution, and providing high level service to management and employees. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Axelon Services Company 2015 - 2016

EEO Compliance Specialist

Contracted assignment with Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL. Oversaw the applicant flow of over 80,000 applicants for U.S. and Puerto Rico Affirmative Action Program.

Compiled and analyzed metrics in all 34 AAPs and presented findings via webinars to Business HR and Talent Acquisition with respect to their respective placement goals, placement percentage and potential adverse impact in order to achieve goals for women, minorities, IWD and Veterans.

Analyzed Good Faith Efforts / Outreach on local and corporate-wide level to ensure OFCCP compliance and advised Sr. Manager of Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance of existing and potential exposures.

Member of the Diversity Task Force.

R.W. Lyall, New Berlin, WI 2015

Generalist, Human Resources Wisconsin Manufacturing Plant

Analyzed turnover information and created plans to improve employee retention, morale and performance. Revamped recruitment processes which included reassessment of vendors for exempt and non-exempt employees and implemented an on-boarding program.

Coordinated pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, evaluations, and E-Verify.

Investigated issues and coached managers regarding conflict resolution techniques and implemented solutions. Ensured appropriate processes in place in all departments to ensure organization was effective and efficient. Issued disciplinary action for policy infractions which included probation, suspension or termination depending on infraction. Responsible for compliance and administration of FMLA, EEO and ADA policies for plant operations. Worked with legal department to insure employee properly accommodated after return from FMLA.

Led training classes on a specific topic at Safety meetings, including Sexual Harassment, employment laws and Code of Conduct. Maintained up-to-date policy and procedures manual, along with plant personnel ISO Certifications. Maintained OSHA compliant recordkeeping.

Implemented mobile safety shoe program with payroll deduction.

Obtained compensation and wage structure surveys, facilitate internal/external benefit, compensation, health and wellness initiatives.

Processed bi-weekly payroll and monitored for inconsistencies. Solo Cup (n/k/a Dart Container), Lake Forest, IL 2012 - 2015 Generalist, Corporate Human Resources

Senior Benefits Administrative Assistant

Partnered with numerous HR teams to support benefit administration of employees and retirees, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, payroll, compensation, accounting/finance and legal.

Managed all aspects of tuition reimbursement and scholarship administration processes from the application through the award life cycle including, but not limited to: application design and reviews, overseeing posting/publicity of scholarship availability, processing scholarship applications, awards and payments and ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements. Met monthly with Controller and Sr. Accountant to analyze Tuition and Scholarship reports.

Responsible entry of Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs), processing and submitting requested information to state agencies and handling inquiries from Plant HR Departments and employees.

Responsible for benefit administration and compliance of FMLA. Prepared monthly labor reports through ADP EV5 system for the Department of Labor for Maryland and Georgia and worked with DOL on discrepancies.

Effectively communicate and respond to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures and programs to employees in Corporate HQ, US Plants or Canada.

Solely oversaw tracking of contract / temporary workers at Corporate HQ & Federalsburg facilities inputting and analyzing data and submitting monthly reports to Sr. Accountant.

Conduct new employee orientations and coordinated pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, evaluations and E-Verify.

Prepare severance agreements for employees along with maintaining all severance reports. Work with outplacement vendor and temporary employment agencies. Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.

Planned and collaborated employee summer BBQs, holiday parties, Halloween, employee appreciation, recognition and chili cook-off events.

Solely responsible for maintaining employee personnel and benefit files. EPS Settlements Group, Chicago, IL 2007 - 2011

Manager, Marketing and Compliance

Responsible for the administration and certification for accreditation of training courses and instructors under rules and regulations governed by the each state’s Insurance Code. Worked directly with Prometric or specific state government insurance departments in 32 states.

Handled all course material to be presented for CLE approval for active members of the State Bar. Ensured that a significant portion of the content of the programs would enhance the member's professional ability to practice law and that it was relevant to the member's obligations and professional standards. Routinely reviewed state rules, regulations and statutes to ensure compliance and maximum accreditation.

Maintained logs, prepared and submitted Certificates of Completion for participants, adjusters and/or attorneys; kept up-to-date on laws, rules and regulations which necessitated due diligence to ensure criteria was met for course and instructor certifications. Monitor industry best practices. Mandell Menkes, Chicago, IL 2002 – 2007

Paralegal

Supervised support staff of 11 and responsible for full cycle recruiting and onboard program of legal support staff.

Wrote new company employee handbook.

Developed a training program for employee support staff to increase knowledge and greater proficiency of Word 2010 as a directive by Senior Partner.

Assisted in complex intellectual property, commercial and employment liability litigation including but not limited to legal research, discovery, jury instructions and trial preparation.

Standardized procedural processes to reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency amongst support staff. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management, Dean’s List (3.974 GPA), Phi Kappa Phi, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 2014

Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certificate, 2015

OSHA General Industry 30-Hour Certification, 2014

Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (WELCOA), 2014

Notary Public, State of Illinois, 1992

PUBLICATIONS

Workers’ Compensation Settlements and Structured Settlements: 50-state survey, 2008-2009” that now resides in the Library of Congress http://lccn.loc.gov/200-***-****.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member (Faculty), Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

Member, Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Fundraiser (former) Lombard Junior Women’s Club for TLC Camp (summer day camp for children with cancer).

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