Human Resources Generalist

Anna T. Zavala

Plainfield, IL ***** 630-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/annazavala ***********@*****.*** Human Resources Generalist

Commended Performance Fast Paced and High-Growth Organizations Employee Satisfaction Results oriented human resources professional who blends employee engagement, talent acquisition and HR best practices. Demonstrated ability to standardize and automate processes in support of organizational objectives while ensuring employee needs. Dedicated to assisting employees in achieving personal and professional goals. Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the organization to define strategies, develop implementation plans, and deliver an excellent employee experience in both union and non-union environments.

Signature HR Qualifications

Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations and Diversity

Talent Acquisition

Staff Coaching and Mentoring

Team Oriented

Employee Performance

Improvement

HR Policy, Process & System

Design

Change Management

Best Practice Advocate

Employee Engagement

Organizational Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Naperville 203, Naperville, Illinois

Leave Specialist, 2016– Present

Interpret and administer leave of absence programs and policies in accordance with applicable laws and policies; Provide coaching and guidance to over 2,000 employees and managers regarding complex leaves, accommodations and return to work transition

Oversee all aspects of workers’ compensation and unemployment process including extensive case management and investigating all reported claims; Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance by training managers and employees on procedures to follow in case of injury

Administer pension and long-term disability plans by maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring all claims coordinate with FMLA and other applicable leave options

Provide counseling and coaching to employees and managers regarding employee relations matters and application of District policies, programs and benefits

Coach, train and mentor hiring managers on the recruitment process and individual candidate selections for Exempt positions including posting positions, interviewing, job offers and onboarding

Starcon, New Lenox, Illinois

Human Resources Assistant, 2011 – 2016

Processed benefit enrollments and changes for all new hires and current employees

Assisted human resources team on various projects including open enrollment, researching employee files, child support inquiries, billing analysis, audits and mailings

Provided support for open enrollment process including compiling and distributing of materials to all employees

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Set up and maintained complete and accurate employee files by ensuring all documentation was received, entered and filed in a timely manner

Hinsdale District 86, Hinsdale, Illinois

Human Resources Manager, 2001 – 2006

Responsible for the development, recommendation and administration of all medical, disability and pension programs for over 500 employees and retirees.

Developed, coordinated and facilitated new hire orientation program and onboarding for all new hires

Advised and directed managers in all areas of employee relations including: recruiting, training and development, employee discipline, counseling and human resources strategies

Worked collaboratively with Administration on all human resources functions including contract negotiations, compensation analysis, staff development programs in addition to employee and student disciplinary issues and legal cases

Administered benefit programs, unemployment and workers compensation claims and implemented strategic processes to ensure compliance with state and federal laws in a timely fashion resulting in reduction in claim costs and minimal exposure for the District

Developed new employee handbook, created job descriptions, designed employee performance evaluation process and recruited for all non-certified positions Additional experience as…

Human Resources Manager, Allscripts, Libertyville, Illinois, 1994 - 2001

Supported over 500 employees across the nation during a growth period

Provided seamless transition of new employees from four acquired companies, through training, orientation and individual counseling

Supervised and directed HR staff regarding company and departmental issues

Developed, coordinated and facilitated new hire orientation programs

Responsible for the development, recommendation, and administration of employee benefit programs including medical, life, workers’ compensation, disability and 401(K) plan

Coordinated employee onboarding and exit processes

Recruited for positions at all levels including interviewing, attending job fairs and making recommendations to hiring managers

Performed job analysis and compensation surveys for various positions throughout the organization to ensure competitive in the job market

Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments

Served as chairperson for company event planning committee with responsibility for planning and coordinating all corporate events including company picnic, holiday parties and other morale boosting activities

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor Italian (1993), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

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