Human Resources Employee Relations
Resume:
Summary
Versatile Human Resources Specialist offers recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Goal-oriented professional with 20 years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations. Commended for superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals.
Skills
Ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place
Resolving any payroll errors
Answering questions from employees
Receiving and tracking employment applications
Answering questions about employee salary and benefits.
Explaining employment terms and conditions to staff.
Carrying out employee background checks
Organizational Development
Translation
Workers' Compensation
Benefits administration
Employee orientation
Termination Documentation
Decision Making
New Hire Onboarding
Procedure Compliance
Applicant Qualification
Employment Recordkeeping
Translate for employees
Leave of Absence Transitions
Experience
Hearthside Food Solutions Woodridge/Des Plaines, IL Human Resources Generalist05/2022 – Current
Ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place
Resolving any payroll errors
Answering questions from employees
Receiving and tracking employment applications
Answering questions about employee salary and benefits
Explaining employment terms and conditions to staff
Carrying out employee background checks
Organizational Development
Translate for employees (Spanish to English)
Translate documents (English to Spanish)
Organized all employee moral events
Partner with Senior Management team to design recruitment strategy, maintain staffing documents, interview candidates, and onboard new hires
Develop and implements effective employee on-boarding program for all new hires
Establish rapport and acts as a business partner with plant management on all issues affecting employee matters
Partner with the Senior Management team to communicate the company's strategic plan, culture, and goals
Provide administrative support to Senior Management including workforce planning, annual reviews, performance/ succession planning, compensation administration, organizational change and effectiveness, implementation of process improvement initiatives, and local staffing/pipeline development
Partner with employees at all levels to provide expertise and counseling for all employee issues
Manage and carried out employee relations programs, policies and procedures, and oversees all personnel activity
Shares employee engagement results with managers to identify process improvements to increase retention and engagement while maintaining positive employee relations
Oversees training for new employees and ensures training is completed on time and with positive results
Oversee communication regarding wellness initiatives, benefits, compensation, employee referral program and EAP programs
Ensure compliance with EEO and ADA guidelines while establishing a positive employee relations environment
Stayed informed on employment law concepts, practices, and procedures
Process pay roll for Hourly and Salary employees.
Safety Committee Member
Superior Staffing, LLC Mount Prospect, IL Account Manager10/2020 – 05/2022
Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc
Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc
Screen candidates resumes and job applications
Conducted interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated
Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
Promote company’s reputation as “best place to work”
Montana Metal Products Des Plaines, IL Human Resources Supervisor 11/2018 - 09/2020
Partner with Senior Management team to design recruitment strategy, maintain staffing documents, interview candidates, and onboard new hires
Develop and implements effective employee on-boarding program for all new hires
Establish rapport and acts as a business partner with plant management on all issues affecting employee matters
Partner with the Senior Management team to communicate the company's strategic plan, culture, and goals
Provide administrative support to Senior Management including workforce planning, annual reviews, performance/ succession planning, compensation administration, organizational change and effectiveness, implementation of process improvement initiatives, and local staffing/pipeline development
Partner with employees at all levels to provide expertise and counseling for all employee issues
Manage and carried out employee relations programs, policies and procedures, and oversees all personnel activity
Process pay roll for Hourly and Salary employees.
ADP & Paylocity
Onboarded all new hires
Conducted new hire orientations
Safety Committee Member
Organized all employee moral events
Revised company handbook
Revised and created job descriptions
Nexus Employment Alsip, IL Branch Manager 01/2015 - 11/2018
Manage the selection, training and development of the agency recruitment staff
Meet the staffing needs of client companies
Source, interview and present candidates whose values are inline with the client company's requirements
Place recruitment ads, track responses to ads and set up recruitment plans within budget
Maintain and develop the candidate and placement database
Ensures that daily and weekly quotas are met
Coach and counsel associates on behavioral and performance issues, document and take corrective action as necessary
Assist in processing payroll for over 300 employees
Resolve payroll discrepancies
Resolves issues for clients, branch personnel and field staff
Run background screening on all potential employees
Communicate and coordinate the various aspects of branch operations required to ensure compliance (Worker's Compensation, Unemployment, Human Resources, Legal, WOTC, etc.)
Administered drug tests to prospective employees
On-Site Manager
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
Pro Resources Staffing Services
Portage, IN
Trained new on-site team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
Managed a team of recruiters to ensure the timely and cost-effective filling of open positions.
Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and job postings.
Developed and managed staffing metrics to measure and monitor recruitment and staffing activities.
Created and implemented recruitment strategies to source, screen, and select qualified candidates.
Assessed and evaluated job candidates’ qualifications and skills.
Streamlined staffing processes, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
Coordinated and conducted exit interviews with departing employees.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Created job descriptions and job postings.
Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll related issues.
Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments.
Successfully managed payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees across multiple locations.
Account Manager
Jun 2005 - Jan 2012
Davis Staffing
Hammond, IN
Assessed and evaluated job candidates’ qualifications and skills.
Established and maintained relationships with universities and other educational institutions.
Managed applicant tracking system and maintained accurate records.
Developed and maintained relationships with local government and community organizations.
Created job descriptions and job postings.
Provided guidance and support to job seekers on career development.
Processed background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings.
Resolved conflicts and disputes between employees and management.
Coordinated and conducted exit interviews with departing employees.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Experienced in processing payroll and distributing paychecks.
Experienced in verifying hours worked and overtime payments.
Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving payroll discrepancies.
Adept in data entry and review of payroll information.
KAPLAN COLLAGE Hammond, IN Associate of Science in Business Administration
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Native
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