Real Estate Human Resources

SILVIJA JAKUBOWSKI

Glenview, IL ***** 773-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/silvija-jakubowski PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Visionary and results-driven Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience aligning HR strategy with business objectives to drive organizational excellence. Proven track record of leading high-performing HR teams, optimizing workforce strategies, and implementing scalable HR solutions that enhance business growth and profitability. Adept at influencing executives and Board of Directors to champion people-focused initiatives that fuel talent development, operational efficiency, and culture transformation. Recognized for expertise in executive leadership, change management, and building agile, high-impact HR functions. SKILLS

• Executive Leadership & Board Engagement • HR Strategy & Organizational Design

• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning • Performance Optimization & Workforce Planning

• Culture Transformation & Change Management • Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy

• HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making • Employee Engagement & Retention PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Partner & HR Consultant, EmpowerHR Partner LLC July 2024 - Present Providing fractional HR leadership and outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises. Collaborate directly with executive teams to design and execute HR strategies that drive growth, compliance, and operational excellence. Key accomplishments

• Strategic Advisory: Counsel CEOs and executive leadership on workforce planning and HR risk mitigation, contributing to a 25% increase in operational efficiency for client organizations.

• Process Optimization: Spearhead HR transformation initiatives that streamline processes and improve HR service delivery, reducing administrative overhead by 30%.

• Integrated Solutions: Act as a seamless extension of in-house HR teams, delivering tailored guidance on compliance, employee relations, and talent development, resulting in improved employee satisfaction scores by over 20%. Systems Gusto, Google Workspace, MS Office Suite Area Vice President HR and Compensation Consulting, Gallagher September 2022 - July 2024 Oversaw HR and compensation consulting services for mid-to-large enterprises, driving business growth through strategic advisory, executive influence, and data-driven decision-making. Delivered a $400,000 revenue increase through targeted client engagements and innovative service offerings.

Key accomplishments

• Revenue Growth: Delivered a $400K revenue increase by launching targeted compensation programs and innovative HR solutions.

• Executive Partnership: Collaborated with executives and HR leaders to implement scalable compensation and workforce strategies.

• Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged advanced HR analytics to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation, resulting in a 20% boost in operational effectiveness.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams in client engagements that enhanced market positioning and led to a 10% year-over-year growth in service uptake.

Systems Workday, SharePoint, Salesforce, Cornerstone on Demand (LMS), Google Workspace, MS Office Suite Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, Easter Seals Inc. September 2015 - June 2022 Led national HR operations, overseeing workforce strategy for a multi-location nonprofit organization with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Partnered with the Board of Directors and executive leadership to enhance talent management, optimize compensation structures, and improve operational efficiency.

Key accomplishments

• Cost Savings & Efficiency: Engineered a pension plan restructuring and renegotiated vendor contracts to deliver $600K in cost savings and reduce benefit expenses by 14%.

• Change Management: Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless organizational transitions across multiple states.

• Network Collaboration: Fostered strategic partnerships through the HR Affinity Group, elevating HR support and training programs across the network, impacting over 10,000 employees nationwide.

• Talent Optimization: Introduced data-driven talent management practices that improved recruitment and retention, reducing employee turnover by 10%.

Systems ADP Workforce Now, Cornerstone on Demand (LMS), MS Office Suite, SharePoint Director of Human Resources, First Industrial Realty Trust April 2014 - September 2015 Strategic HR business partner for one of the nation’s largest industrial real estate firms, supporting corporate objectives across 15 locations through targeted HR initiatives.

Key accomplishments

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Provided executive council on HR strategy, leading to a 40% improvement in talent acquisition efficiency.

• Retention & Engagement: Implemented comprehensive employee retention programs that reduced turnover from 13% to 6% within 12 months.

• Succession Planning: Oversaw full-cycle recruitment and succession planning for key leadership roles, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline for sustained growth.

• Regulatory Excellence: Managed compliance initiatives that resulted in a 100% adherence rate to all employment laws and regulatory requirements.

Systems ADP Workforce Now, Cornerstone on Demand (LMS), MS Office Suite, SharePoint Regional Human Resource Manager, XPO Logistics March 2013 - April 2014 Supported 10 regional offices, optimizing HR programs, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring full legal compliance with corporate strategy.

Key accomplishments

• Acquisition & Growth: Played a key role in XPO Logistics’ rapid expansion—from fewer than 300 employees across 18 branches to over 1,500 employees across 148 locations in two years—by leading the rapid integration of multiple acquisitions and providing essential due diligence support

• Systems Implementation: Spearheaded the Workday Implementation, streamlining HR operations and enhancing system efficiencies.

• Program Implementation: Rolled out innovative people-related programs across multiple regions, increasing employee engagement scores by 18%.

• Compensation Strategy: Designed and implemented competitive compensation and benefits structures, contributing to a 12% improvement in talent retention.

Systems Workday, Cornerstone on Demand (LMS), Salesforce, MS Office Suite EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Resources Management

Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Compensation and Benefits Design Strategist Certification – Hacking HR (In Progress) SHRM-SCP Certification Exam – Scheduled for Fall 2025 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Member Chicago SHRM – Member

The People Collective – Founding Member

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