Human Resource Resources

RENEE ELLIS

Belleville, IL *****

Tel: 618-***-**** ********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

Profile: Multifaceted and goal-oriented professional with valuable experience in Human Resource Management, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance. Highly organized and detailed adept at providing administrative direction and office operational strategies critical to organizational success with proven ability to thrive in busy environment with positive results. Well-developed interpersonal skills coupled with outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to establish and maintain productive relationships across all organizational levels. Knowledge & Expertise:

Windows & Mac Operating Systems MS Office Suite

Visio FileMaker Pro

HRIS (Paylocity, WorkDay, Peoplesoft) Recruiting

Training and Development Performance Management

Leave Administration Interpersonal Skills

Project Management ADI, ADP (Time-saver), Midwest Time System, Dayforce EDUCATION

AFFILIATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Workforce Education Development – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Concentration: Workforce Education Development w/specialty in Human Resources Development & Management Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies (Major) – Finance (Minor) Concentration: Pre-Law Active national SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) member Tenative PHR test date- March 2017

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

ITW 2013 - Present

H.R. GENERALIST

Guide management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Responsible for administering human resource policies and programs, with emphasis on recruitment and employment, new employee orientation, compensation, benefits, safety and health, and employee relations.

Maintain all personnel records, including employees leave (FMLA, STD) & workers compensation claims. Inputs and maintains employee data in the HRIS system such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting.

Reviews existing human resources policies and procedures and initiates changes as necessary to ensure compliance with law, corporate policies, and business objectives. Arrange and conduct information presentations and annual benefit re-enrollment process

Partner with Operations to help manage health and safety program, which involves being a part of the Safety Committee, maintaining the OSHA 300 log, referring employees for medical services, managing light duty and lost time situations, and communicating with the Worker’s Compensation carrier as needed

Responsible for employee review process. Consult with managers & employees in regards to performance management, compensation, disciplinary actions, training, development & terminations, and assure that all pertinent documentation is maintained. Working with ITW Corporate human resources or third party providers as necessary.

Investigate and respond to employee concerns and complaints. Keep all company employees informed of HR policies/programs and any changes. Plan &. Coordination of employee events, including picnics, holiday parties etc. Moran Industries, Inc. 2010 - 2013

H.R. GENERALIST

Guide management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs (in house). Work with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; process payroll; develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.

Maintain all personnel records. Manage & track all employees’ attendance. Including employee leave (FMLA, STD) & workers compensation claims. Prepare & file all of the company’s tax reports & payments. Provide full cycle recruitment & orientations Payroll (Paylocity)/benefit administration/processing (manage annual benefit renewal/open enrollment process).

Responsible for employee review process. Consult with managers & employees in regards to performance management, compensation, disciplinary actions, training, development & terminations. Investigate and respond to employee concerns and complaints. Keep all company employees informed of HR policies/programs and any changes.

Develop new and interpret and/or update existing HR policies as needed. As well as maintain & update employee handbook as needed. Provide guidance on Federal & State employment laws and ensure company-wide compliance. Ensure employee

& employer compliance with OSHA.

Ensures compliance with unemployment, worker’s compensation and Cobra insurance plans; participate in hearings as necessary. Plan & coordinate employee programs/ events bi-monthly. Create & maintain job descriptions & performance standards for all positions. Provide executive support for the CEO & COO. Filene’s Basement – Chicago, IL 2009 – 2010

HR COORDINATOR (layoff- due to company closure)

Processed payroll, Conducted new hire orientation, performed applicants background checks, enrolled & explained benefits (medical, FMLA, Short Term Disability). Verified and maintained documentation relating to personnel activities. Interviewed job applicants, processed and reviewed employment applications, conducted reference checks.

Completed & processed unemployment claims, attended unemployment hearings, conducted exit interviews, responsible for attendance & disciplinary progressive counseling’s. Responsible for monthly newsletter, employee events, & bulletin boards. Maintain HR database & Other HR & administrative duties as assigned.

Tracked and reported the completion of annual reviews and pay action. Coordinated various training logistics of enrollment process, training calendar, meeting room set up and tracking attendance. Provided logistic support and coordination for the delivery of employee engagement, workplace surveys and employee focus groups.

Completed and tracked project and program calendar, & communication plan. Conducted, sourced and reported information related to HR initiatives. Prepared presentations and supported materials for meetings, conferences and other engagements.

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Inn of Chicago (Magnificent Mile) – Chicago, IL 2009 - 2009 HR GENERALIST (pt, 16 hrs./wk)

Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants, answered employee questions. Processed, verified, and maintained documentation relating to personnel activities. Ran various reports in ADP as needed. Interviewed job applicants, Processed and reviewed employment applications.

Completed & processed unemployment claims, Input and submitted medical claims, processed insurance. Responsible for company weekly newsletter & bulletin boards. Created and maintained HR spreadsheets, databases and current policy/procedure documents. Participated in recruiting process as an assistant to Human Resources manager.

Maintained employee records by following definite procedure of data entry Ensured that employer's data is updated and secured in his computer system. Kept a track of attendance and leave applications of each and every employee.

Made sure that quality form of safety and health facilities are provided to employees. Monitored employees work performance at regular basis for generating performance appraisal. Consulted senior hiring managers for drafting overall performance of employee.

Fed Ex Ground – McCook, IL 2008 - 2009

HR RECRUITER/GENERALIST (seasonal)

Provided full cycle recruitment. Conducted new hire orientation, Gave tours, & conducted applicant background checks. Maintained recruitment calendar, recorded employee data, & processed employee terminations.

Participated in weekly conference calls to identify company goals. Processed, verified, and maintained documentation relating to personnel files. Increased efficiency, and ensured consistent selection practices.

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