Human Resources Assistant Manager
Resume:
Christopher Rathunde, PHR
Franklin Park, IL 60131
email: *********@*****.***
Professional Skills
Management – More than two decades of experience in various management roles. Proven capacity to teach, support, and direct employees. Adept at forming and implementing action plans. Proficient at handling multiple tasks, fulfilling budget demands, and meeting deadlines.
Problem Solving – Inherent capacity for analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving challenges in diverse environments. Receptive to alternate viewpoints and prepared to examine obstacles from creative perspectives.
Communication – Strong written and verbal ability to clearly relate ideas and concepts, including appropriate grammar and etiquette. Comprehension of requisite discretion and respect toward associates and customers.
Education and Training
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification (2019)
Governors State University – B. A., Interdisciplinary Studies (2012)
College of DuPage – A. A., English Composition (2004, cum laude); Graphic Arts Desktop Prepress Certificate (2005)
Professional History and Achievements
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Human Resources Associate (2022 — present)
— Responsible for all phases of Civil Service classification, recruitment, and placement via State University Civil Service System regulations. Serve as area backup for faculty, research professionals, and student hires.
— Perform full life cycle recruitment for non-faculty hires. Collaborate with search committees and manage onboard transactions for faculty hires.
— Counsel supervisors on performance assessment and progressive discipline as necessary. Subject matter expert on local, state, and Federal employment laws, ensuring compliance.
Morton College, Cicero, IL
Human Resources Coordinator (2021 — 2022)
— Administered health, dental, vision, and life benefit plans: enrollments, changes, and terminations. Ensured accurate records and regulatory compliance (FMLA, OSHA, COBRA, worker's compensation, and I-9 documentation). Interpreted and enforced collective bargaining agreements. Analyzed budget statements and reconciled leave reports.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Assistant Manager, Internal/External Reporting (2012 — 2021)
Assistant Manager, Benefits/Workers’ Comp Coordinator (2005 – 2012)
— Creation and development of Cognos extracts for internal and external reporting of HR and payroll data. Significant responsibility for data analysis and interpretation, including payroll discrepancies and reconciliation of employee classification and compliance with statutory rules and regulations.
— Authored numerous policies and procedures, including position control and classification procedure. Conceived and implemented standardized salary table project. Took lead in SUCSS-exempted classification structure project in fall 2020.
— Extensive research to coordinate compliance with ACA, OSHA, state statues, and various collective bargaining agreements. Assumed obligation for interpreting CBAs and adherence to State University Civil Service System obligations.
— Served on multiple search and screen committees, including stepping into vacated chair position on short notice due to colleague illness.
— Key member of Banner transition team. Assembled benefits tables during initial set-up. Inaugural member of Data Standards working group, establishing guidelines and principles for data migration.
— Maintenance of confidential employee files and liaison to insurance carriers, other State agencies, and other university offices. Counseling of employees (individually or in groups) on insurance and benefit options.
Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Roosevelt University Bookstore, Schaumburg, IL
Site Manager (2004 – 2005)
— Managed all phases of operation: forecasts, inventory, and budgetary analysis/adherence.
Follett’s College of DuPage Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, IL
Text Floor Supervisor (2001–2004)
— Reduced inventory variance from 2.53% (2002) to 1.01% (2003) and led staff to book sales increases of $2.2 million (2002) and $0.9 million (2003). Developed comprehensive training plan for associates.
Borders Books & Music, Geneva/Rockford/Naperville, IL
Bookseller, TTF-24 Crew, Office Coordinator/Supervisor (1998–2001)
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