Mahrukh Farooqui

Libertyville, IL ***** adn57m@r.postjobfree.com 847-***-**** linkedin.com/in/mahrukhfarooqui5/

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Motivated HR professional with 10+ years of experience. HR functional expertise includes: recruiting and hiring, benefits, payroll, compensation, training and employee development, on-boarding process, performance reviews, project management, employee recognition programs, employee relations through leading, coaching, and supervising. Recently returned from Germany and looking for a Human Resources opportunity within a dynamic and growth oriented organization.

Core Competencies:

Project managed a company fundraising event from start to finish and exceeded goal by 50%

Completion of HR Series Program and Management Courses (2008 and 2011)

Completed 2 Succession Planning programs within the company (2005 and 2010)

Lived abroad and gained global and international communication experience

Received three promotions within a five-year time span

Achievements:

Gateways to Opportunity, Level II Director Credential, September 2007

INCCRRA, Professional Development Advisor, May 2009-2017

Recruitment Ambassador-Abbott Child Care-2009

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Completed Manager in Training Program, March 2005

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Completed Virtual Growing Leaders Program, June 2010

Professional Experience:

Munich International School, Starnberg, Germany 2018-2020

Substitute Teacher October 2018-June 2020

While living abroad in Germany, worked at the International School of Munich servicing all grades as a Substitute Teacher. Exceled at being flexible and adaptable to adjust to any changes. Presented to all age groups of students and executed age-appropriate lesson plans following proper policies and procedures.

Supervised and coached students to achieve daily assignments

Multi-tasked several age groups and various school subjects when assigned

Presented to a wide variety of ages while teaching and able to change teaching style to my audience

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Abbott Park, IL 2002-2017

Human Resources Assistant Director September 2007-April 2017

Bright Horizons and Family Solutions is a Fortune 100 company which services children and families from infancy to school-age children. Worked at Abbott’s on-site childcare facility. Promoted to HR Assistant Director. Managed over 120 educators and gained experience in all HR functions as a Generalist.

Benefits: Experienced in Leave of Absences, including FMLA, Open Enrollment, and Annual Giving Campaign

Compensation: Managed wages and pay increases for a staff of 120 employees, managed over 30 Workmen’s Compensation claims

Payroll: Managed labor and submitted payroll on the behalf of 120 employees on a bi-weekly basis

Talent Acquisition: Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees. Responsible for on-boarding process including pre-employment screenings, I-9 documentation and new employee orientation

Training and Development: Oversaw Succession Planning, mentored more than 10 employees receiving their CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), coached and mentored employees with team effectiveness, managed New Employee process, and Diversity and Inclusion Trainer for region

Employee Relations: Conducted performance appraisals, wrote and delivered progressive counseling, conducted exit interviews, planned and implemented employee appreciation through Annual Awards Banquet, Faculty Appreciation Month, and Length of Service Recognition for a staff of 120 employees

Project Management: Planned, organized, and executed Community Outreach Fundraising Projects, a total of five major volunteer projects that serve distressed families with children

Customer Service: Created contracts and maintained relationships with vendors for 7 different enrichment programs and contracts in the total amount of $70,000.00

Communication: Wrote bi-weekly newsletter on employee relation topics, and center policies for a staff member size of 100 and a circulation of 26 times per year

HR Audits: Planned and organized data for annual HR audits

Program Coordinator July 2005-September 2007

Promoted again. Supervised 31 teachers. Lead and trained a team of educators through coaching and mentoring with team effectiveness.

Supervision: Managed a team of 31 preschool teachers and their associated performance evaluations and development plans

Training and Development: Trained employees on Early Childhood Education topics and team building, coached and mentored employees with team effectiveness

Customer Service: Assisted parents of students with conflict resolution

Team Leader March 2005-July 2005

Promotion into role. Focus was on supervising a team.

Supervision: Supervised and managed 4 preschool teachers

Employee Relations and Performance Management: Participated in 360 degree performance evaluations, conducted performance observations, mentored new employees

Project Management: Served as a co-chair of an employee-initiated organization called “Better Together”

Lead Teacher August 2002-March 2005

Taught a preschool class of 20 students, focusing on training and development by conducting workshops for other employees within the company. Performed project management and coaching.

Communication: Planned and taught preschool curriculum

Training and Development: Conducted workshops for employees

Project Management: Leader of Celebrations Committee

Coaching: Served as a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) advisor/mentor

Education:

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies

Continued Education:

Completed HR Series Program, College of Lake County, Fall of 2011

Completed HR Management Course, College of Lake County, Spring 2008

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