Human Resources Professional

Jennifer L. Meinicke

*** ******** *****

Streamwood, IL 60107

630-***-**** Cell: 630-***-****

E-Mail: *******@*******.***

SUMMARY

An accomplished Human Resource professional recognized for good judgment and strength of character. An excellent communicator, strong leader and creative problem solver that shows integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job. Proficient at implementing HR plans that have a positive impact on employee satisfaction and the bottom line.

EXPERIENCE

Pregis Corporation, Deerfield, IL November 2008 – March 2009

Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst / Generalist

Strong working knowledge of compensation and benefits administration. Expertise in database management and data integrity.

• Managed HRIS / Payroll vendor. Work closely with HRIS vendor account manager on all data issues. Submit and manage all corporate data changes.

• Analyzed HRIS database for data integrity. Work with vendor to manage data fields

• Worked closely with Director, Comp and Ben on all compensation and benefit related issues, including health and wellness vendors, billing and analyzing costs.

• Assisted with recruiting and employee relations.

• Managed and administered tuition reimbursement program

• Developed termination process and procedures

• Managed compliance postings

• Reported from HRIS database any requests relating to employee data. Analyzing data pulls in relation to overtime, base pay, turnover and reporting results via excel.

The Pampered Chef, Inc., Addison, IL December 2000 –November 2008

8/2006—11/2008

HR Metrics Supervisor

• Responsible for all compensation activities for non-Officer employees

• Provided the basis for competitive, merit-based salary adjustments within budget guidelines by conducting market trend analysis

• Created and maintained job description database and tracking system

• Knowledge expert for compensation practices and HR policies

• Responsible for performance management and merit program for exempt workforce

• Worked closely with HR Generalists and management preparing and reviewing performance appraisals

• Knowledge expert for HRIS system

• Managed Specialist staff with oversight responsibility for Spectrum HR Vantage and HR Oracle databases

• Responsible for data integrity, analysis and production of sensitive senior management reports

11/2004 – 8/2006

Compensation Administrator

• Administered day to day compensation activities for non-Officer employees

• Provided salary/market adjustment recommendations to management based on market trend analysis

• Recommend annual merit budget based on compensation trend analysis

• Worked extensively with management and employees on performance management and compensation matters

• Manage vendors and compensation resource budget

• Responsible for HRIS system administration and management reports

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12/2000 – 11/004

Administrative Assistant to HR Manager

• Tracked HR Manager calendar

• Performed all HRIS data entry, month-end and ad-hoc reporting

• Responsible for maintaining company organizational charts

• Managed coworker recognition programs

• Assisted in the development of various employee training activities

• Developed a new hire orientation

• Gained extensive HR Generalist experience

Illinois Educators and Retirement Network (ILEARN),Springfield,IL

Database / Travel Coordinator January 1999 – January 2000

• Using access, developed, created, implemented and maintained a database of clients

• Tracked travel arrangements in the database

• Worked with a travel agent on developing, securing and offering trips to our clients

• Customer service to clients regarding ILEARN and how to become a member

• Assisted financial planners that the company partnered with, with administrative duties

Express Personnel Temp Agency, Springfield, IL

File Clerk July 1998-December 1998

• Worked in file room at a local mortgage company

• Sorted mail, delivered to employees, worked in actual mail room running the mail process for outgoing mail.

• Assisted underwriters in file locations and running information to them when needed.

Memorial Hospital - Child Care Center, Springfield, IL

Toddler Room Teacher August 1996 –May 1998

• Created weekly lesson plans – including, theme for the week, art activity, story time, fine motor and gross motor activity

• Tracked daily routine for each child in class

• Tracked each child’s progress following DCFS and Center’s guidelines

• Held parent/teacher meetings

• Responsible for classroom set-up appropriate for toddlers which included creating areas for specific functions such as, gross motor & fine motor areas, arts and crafts, library area

• Filed progress reports with school director

EDUCATION

National Louis University

- Pursuing Applied Behavioral Sciences Degree

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale – 1991 – 1995

John A. Logan Community College - Cartersville, IL - 1995 -1996

Associations

WorldatWork Member

CCA Member (Chicago Compensation Association)

Certifications

CCP – Certified Compensation Professional – Currently pursuing through WorldatWork

Skills

Microsoft Word – Intermediate Microsoft Excel – Intermediate/Advanced

Microsoft PowerPoint – Intermediate Microsoft Access – Intermediate/Advanced

Spectrum HR Vantage – Advanced Oracle HR - Beginner

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