LINDA A. WARREN
*** ******** ● Danville, Illinois 61832 ● 309-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources Professional with 5 years experience in many aspects of HR including Benefits and Payroll Administration, Labor and Employee Relations, Investigations, Recruitment and Development, Communication Strategy Development, Training, Record Keeping, Orientation and on-boarding, and HR Policies and Procedures. Interested in expanded responsibilities as an HR Supervisor or Manager.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Quaker Oats Company, Danville, Illinois 10/2008 – present
Human Resources Supervisor
• Recipient of PepsiCo Excellence in Human Resources Award in April 2010.
• Achieved successful completion of OFCCP on-site audit by ensuring records were in compliance with Federal laws, preparing information requested by auditor, and participating in interview with auditor.
• Supervise the work of the HR Coordinator to ensure hourly hiring, employee transactions, attendance tracking and other administrative tasks are completed timely and accurately.
• Improved FMLA program for plant by streamlining procedure to make the process consistent and easier for all employees while minimizing abuse of leave.
• Developed and Implemented Strategic Communication Plan for facility encompassing various channels of information.
• Developed Mentoring Program for salaried employees.
• Led Manager Excellence effort in facility and exceeded training and development goals for the program.
• Achieved 100% completion rate for First Time Manager Training.
• Talent Acquisition Lead for salaried hiring.
Quaker Oats Company, Danville, Illinois 1/2007 – 10/2008
Human Resources Coordinator
• Managed Salaried Time & Attendance tracking and FMLA program for hourly and salaried employees.
• Processed all salaried and hourly employee transactions using the HRSS system.
• Managed Meals & Entertainment, Office Supplies, and Postage accounts in the HR Budget.
• Provided coaching and feedback to salaried and hourly employees in regards to conflicts, grievances, the PepsiCo Benefits Program and other issues.
• Managed Conflict/Grievance Resolution Procedure as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Company and the Union.
• Led the hourly hiring process for plant.
• Maintained hourly job bidding process within collective bargaining agreement guidelines.
Kelly Services, Danville, Illinois 5/2006 – 12/2006
at Quaker Oats Company
• Coordinated pay administration for plant including auditing and distribution
• Updated various reports and complete special projects for Financial Analyst, Manager of Financial Analyst, and Controller
TI Automotive, Normal, Illinois 2/2004 - 4/2006
Administrative Clerk (Payroll and Accounting)
• Assisted Controller in the preparation of weekly sales forecasts and month end financial reports. Prepared, posted and maintained journal entries.
• Analyzed and maintained a broad range of monthly management financial reports while comparing budget to actual performance. Maintained variance reports regarding comparative data.
• Coordinated corporate payment schedules with vendors to minimize late payment of invoices.
• Processed weekly payroll to promptly and accurately distribute hourly pay
• Maintained employee time and attendance records.
• Processed wage garnishments to assure proper payment and record keeping.
EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL
B.S. in Business Administration