Dale Chamis, PHR

Certified HR Specialist at MidwestHR, LLC.
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(386) 825-5501
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Joliet, Illinois, United States, US
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Dale was great to work with, very professional and provided guidance on personnel, HR, and payroll issues. She also provided training on harassment for our team and interns and proved to be a great asset to us.

Jeremy Beseke

Dale is outstanding at what she does. I could not ask for a more professional, dedicated and responsive individual. She has a tremendous work ethic and goes the extra mile no matter the circumstances. She is a great assest and would be a tremendous value to any team.

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Credentials

  • PHR
    HR Certification Institute - HRCI
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • SHRM-CP
    SHRM
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
    SHRM
    Feb, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • MidwestHR, LLC.
    • United States
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified HR Specialist
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      • Provide human resources support to 127 clients with approximately 1,500 employees across multiple states• Conduct exit interviews upon request of the client• Perform compensation analysis to ensure organizations’ pay decisions are in-line with external factors, current market trends, internal needs, and company goals• Manage full-cycle integration of new clients to the organization’s platform• Create and update Employee Guidebooks with state specific supplements; handle calls/concerns related to employee relations/investigations and resolutionAccomplishment: Developed a robust client-specific Compensation/Benefits Model

  • Tandem HR
    • United States
    • Human Resources Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Human Resource Consultant
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

      Tandem HR is a leading PEO in Chicago providing high touch human resource expertise to small to mid-size organizations.• Provided human resources expertise to 17 organizations with 700 employees across 6 states; industries included long-term health care, non-for-profit, manufacturing, entertainment planning, medical facilities, construction, and distribution• Cultivated and partnered with C-Suite and Senior Leadership across 17 organizations• Directed effective, thorough, and objective investigations to resolve employee relations issues• Developed and provided written summaries and recommendations for dispute resolution• Facilitated process improvements and policy development for compliance and company goal alignment• Provided onsite and remote training and development to include state-specific discrimination and sexual harassment training• Full-cycle FMLA administration• Conducted exit interviews for all terminationsAccomplishments: Successful outcome of EEOC claim of racial discrimination and harassment ▪ Created a Maternity/Parental Leave policy for client to ensure the commitment to their workforce aligned with company values ▪ Identified the root cause of significant wage overpayments and implemented a process improvement to eliminate wage overpayments.

  • Eddie Z Blinds and Drapery
    • Human Resource/Payroll Manager
      • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

      Eddie Z's, family owned, provides in retail and in home consultation and design for custom window treatments.HR/Payroll Manager for 6 locations across 3 states with a workforce of 140 W-2 and 40 1099 employees. Due to the sale of the company to 3D Blinds, my position was eliminated and HR was moved to Corporate in California. • Directed all aspects of human resources and payroll management for 6 locations across 3 states with a workforce of 140 W-2 and 40 1099 employeesDALE CHAMIS________________________________________• Supervised and mentored one direct report• Directed objective investigations for all employee relations concerns; provided guidance for resolution• Conducted full-cycle recruiting process• Provided guidance and support to staff during the acquisition processAccomplishments: Successfully implemented new time and attendance process to include company-wide training ▪ Led conversion from paper to ADP software to improve quality and efficiency; resulting in reduction of payroll processing time by 40% ▪ Implemented a new system integration allowing supervisors to manage their labor costs more effectively.

  • Exegistics
    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resource Specialist
      • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

      Exegistics is a leader in 3rd party logistics providing a "think outside of the box" domestic and international parcel management.Developed and implemented all aspects of the HR department to include Employee Relations, Performance Management, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Safety, Compensation, and Payroll. Human Resource Specialist • Benefit Administration for 120 IL employees• Partnered with senior management to create HR policies and procedures• Created Performance Improvement Plans to facilitate employee development• Developed new hire orientation and comprehensive safety program• Payroll Processing• Full cycle recruitingAccomplishments: Created first HR department of one.

  • Rush Truck Centers/Employee Solutions LLC
    • Human Resource Business Partner/Human Resource Manager
      • Feb 1999 - Jan 2014

      Rush Truck Centers, a heavy duty truck dealership providing service in sales, leasing, service, parts sales and finance. Employee Solutions was acquired by Rush in 2014. My position was eliminated in 2014 as a result of the acquisition.HR Business Partner supporting 8 union and non-union locations across 3 states with 350 employees. Human Resource Business Partner 01/2014 - 09/2014 • Primary point of contact for employee relations concerns and investigations• Facilitated new hire orientations and safety training• Maintained D.O.T files for compliance• Provided support for payroll, benefits, and leaves of absence requestsHuman Resource Manager 3/2010 to 01/2014 • Led successful RFP and implementation for new HRIS platform ADP WFN• Managed payroll department with two direct reports• Conducted annual open enrollment and maintained 401K compliance• Created and developed fair and consistent HR policies and procedures• Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs• Facilitated due diligence during acquisitions• Developed employee engagement activitiesHR Generalist 02/1999- 03/2010• Processed payroll for 105 union employees• Timely reconciliation and payment for union dues and company pension plans• Managed Workers Comp claims • Facilitate required annual OSHA/D.O.T Training• Developed and implemented reasonable suspicion and sensitivity training• Coordinate all company events – Safety Recognition; Employee Recognition; Annual company holiday partyAccomplishments: Implemented new HR platform (Lotus to ADP WFN). New system eliminated time card fraud reducing payroll processes by 45%. Created a safety program reducing WC injuries by 20%. 100% compliance on D.O.T files for D.O.T 3 audits. Maintained a 98% success rate for all contestable unemployment claims resulting in company SUTA rate <1%.

Education

  • Northern Illinois University
    PHR Study
    2014 - 2014
  • Northwestern Business College
    Accounting and Business/Management
    1993 - 1997

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