PERSEPHONE J. WILLIAMS, SHRM-CP
Professional Summary: Engaged and motivated Human Resources Generalist who has vastly improved employee relations through creative workplace events and innovative paths of communication, reducing employee turnover by 10%. Possessing 6 + years of experience has called for collaborating and creating business solutions through the practical application of HR principles and/ or operational initiatives. Successful working in fast-paced and challenging environments with keen attention to detail, bringing solid HR acumen to the corporation.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2011
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM-CP, 2019
Professional Experience
Healthcare Information Services, Park Ridge, IL June 2019 - April 2020
Human Resources Generalist
Conducted full cycle recruiting, on-boarding, and orientation functions
Implemented company trainings and monitored policy compliance
Managed employee review process and performance management
Maintained employee files
Coordinated with managers and assisted in employee relations, employee recognition and promotions, and employee performance issues
Utilized functions and report building in Paylocity
Processed employment verification request
360 Youth Services, Aurora, IL June 2015 – July 2020
Transitional Housing Program Caseworker
Managed and counseled 8-14 residents transitioning from homelessness to a stable living environment
Planned and conducted weekly Life Skills and Strategies groups
Built clients skills with budgeting, scheduling, finding employment, and making appointments
Referred clients to local resources for issues with mental and physical health
Ladder UP, Aurora, IL January 2020 - April 2020
Assistant Site Manager/ Tax Specialist
Managed and oversaw flow and processes of VITA site at Waubonsee Community College
Assisted in conducting intake, quality review, and tax preparation to ensure all IRS policies and standards of conduct were met
Mediated any issues that raised with clients in relation to tax preparation and flow of site
Ensured all volunteers are certified and in compliance with IRS VITA site guidelines
RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL November 2018 - March 2019
Human Resources Coordinator
Scheduled and coordinated interviews for HR Recruiters
Met and exceeded weekly scheduling metrics to reach hiring and staffing goals
Attended weekly meetings with recruiters to stay updated on staffing needs
Utilized iGreentree and Healthcare source software to schedule and monitor reference check process
DuPage Pads, Wheaton, IL January 2017 – July 2018
Interim Housing Caseworker
Provided ongoing nightly case management to 35-70 clients to aid in over-coming barriers and formulating plan to end their homelessness and find housing
Conducted nightly intake of new and returning clients seeking to stay in overnight shelter sites
Engaged in de-escalation tactics to resolve conflicts between clients, volunteers and staff
Recorded all clientele information into HMIS database
Maintained nightly capacity metrics to report to local Police and Fire departments
Business and Career Services, Arlington Heights, IL September 2016 – March 2017
Career Advisor
Managed caseload of 30 past and current clients to aid in job placement and training
Recruited, scheduled, and conducted 6-week job-training prep classes for 10-20 young adults throughout the Northern Cook, Kane, and Kendall counties
Facilitated tours three times a week of local manufacturing companies in the Kane and Kendall counties for future internship placement for clients
Distributed WIOA grant funds for job training, and any other employment barriers clients were experiencing
Illinois Marine Towing, Lemont, IL February 2015 – March 2016
Human Resources Coordinator
Improved employee relations through creative workplace events and innovative paths of communication, reducing employee turnover by 10%.
Developed Employee Wellness Program including creation of weekly Wellness Newsletter and monthly Wellness committee meetings
Conducted hiring process from beginning to end. Including sourcing, phone screening, interviewing, on-boarding, and benefits administration
Managed HR and Executive team calendars through Microsoft Outlook
Utilized iCims applicant tracking system to meet and exceed monthly hiring goals
Managed job board post and consistently screened for best candidates
Organized travel plans and itineraries for prospective candidates and employees concerns.
Professional Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook
Recruitment Strategies
Project Management
Applicant Tracking System
Employee Engagement and Rapport Building
Program Development
Audit and Safety Compliance
Full Cycle Hiring
HRIS
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