Dedicated Human Resources Manager eager to contribute comprehensive background and experience toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Solid experience in driving HR functional areas spanning hiring/staffing, full-cycle recruitment, regulatory and corporate compliance, training and development, and workplace diversity.

         Well-developed expertise in HR policy and procedure development, talent assessment, performance management, and change management.

         Proactively create, implement and facilitate employee development initiatives and practical retention strategies to bolster productivity, reduce costs, and increase employee engagement.

         Ethical and discreet with an unwavering commitment to ensuring confidentiality of personnel files and documents.

         Ability to establish unified working relationships with all levels of an organization.

         Seasoned knowledge of HR laws inclusive of EEO, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, and ADA.

         Adept at training, coaching and instructing management teams in areas such as discipline, performance management, and succession planning.

 

 

Jenny Craig, Inc. (Nestle Corporation, Chicago, IL, 2008 to Present

Human Resources Field Manager C Central Division

         Spearhead human resources operations for six-state region comprised of nine markets and more than 100 locations involving 1,000 employees.

         Employ advanced knowledge of employment law to prepare company s written responses to EEOC claims, agency charges and lawsuits, while consistently enforcing regulatory compliance.

         Train, coach and educate management personnel in performance management.

         Apply dynamic research abilities toward investigating claims of misconduct, appeals, terms, and grievances by staff.

         Analyze attrition reports and steer efforts to increase employee retention by 20% in 2009 for region.

 

LaSalle Bank/ ABN AMRO, Chicago, IL, 2005 to 2008

Associate Business Partner C Human Resources          (2006 to 2008)

         Quickly  advanced from supporting one division to supporting three divisions based on exemplary performance.

         Resourcefully developed and delivered training in performance management, discipline, employee relations, and talent assessment to management personnel.

         Monitored and ensured adherence to corporate and government rules and regulations and partnered with legal counsel as needed in response to broad-scope HR issues.

         Exhibited strong leadership attributes in seamlessly orchestrating reduction-in-force initiatives.

         In initial role as HR Generalist (2005 to 2006), oversaw full recruiting process for all exempt and non-exempt level positions, administered annual performance appraisals, and maintained up-to-date compensation guidelines (i.e. salary adjustments, promotions and out of cycle increases).

 

Continued

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Riveredge Hospital, Forest Lawn, IL, 2004 to 2005

Human Resources Recruiter / Generalist

         Secured steady flow of qualified candidates to meet critical staffing needs through highly effective recruiting campaign, successfully hiring 40+ nurses over first six months despite nursing shortage.

         Leveraged multiple recruiting websites to slash departmental spending by $40K and reduce advertising expenses by 60%.

         Increased time available to source qualified candidates by strategically outsourcing employment verification process.

         Formulated and launched new referral program incentive to attract new talent.

         Partnered with Chief Officer of Nursing and Administrative Executive of Clinical Services to institute retention and performance improvement plan for nursing and social service departments.

 

Prior Background:

 

Human Resources Recruiter / Generalist

Clarke Mosquito Control, Roselle, IL, 2002 to 2004

 

Human Resources Coordinator / Recruiter

Cingular Wireless (formerly Ameritech Cellular), Schaumburg, IL, 1997 to 2002

 

 

English as a Second Language (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County, 2009

 

Master of Arts in Organizational Management, Concentration in Human Resources

University of Phoenix, Schaumburg, IL, 2005

 

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Oakland University, Rochester MI, 1997

           

 

-       Brightline Employee Relations Training               -    Behavioral Interviewing

-       Employment Laws                                             -    OSHA Recordkeeping

-       ReportSmith 5.0                                                -    DOT Drug Testing

-       Internal Consulting                                             -    Diversity

-       Sexual Harassment                                            -    Emerging Issues within HR

-       Schwartz Cooper's Employment Law Seminar     -    Vedder Price Labor Law Conference

 

 

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)

Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRP)

National Association of African-Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)

 

 

Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ADP, E-Time, PeopleSoft, Webhire, Resumix, ReportSmith 5.0, Soft Q

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an HR Management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In addition to outstanding academic and professional credentials, I offer excellent experience in full-scope human resources administration, proficiency in orchestrating cost-effective recruitment campaigns, and considerable expertise in organizational management, steering compliance, employee relations and retention, and identifying cost savings. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong experience in coaching, problem solving, and goal setting and attainment.

  

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and leadership attributes.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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