Experience

Compact Industries

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Assistant Manager Human Resources

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  St Charles, Illinois, United States



Yanfeng

• China
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Supervisor

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2021

  Belvidere, Illinois • Provide support to supervisors and managers on employee and policy-based questions • Communicate disconnects between employees and supervisors in order to maintain a positive working relationship • Conduct investigations and issue corrective actions based on findings • Support recruiting efforts both internally and externally in order to provide staffing of 400+ employees • Utilize union avoidance strategies to remain union free • Create new processes to make HR more… Show more • Provide support to supervisors and managers on employee and policy-based questions • Communicate disconnects between employees and supervisors in order to maintain a positive working relationship • Conduct investigations and issue corrective actions based on findings • Support recruiting efforts both internally and externally in order to provide staffing of 400+ employees • Utilize union avoidance strategies to remain union free • Create new processes to make HR more efficient • Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement department for find production inefficiencies and reduce labor costs Show less



NIPPON SHARYO MANUFACTURING, LLC

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Assist employees, supervisors, and managers by answering questions and concerns regarding policies and procedures • Process payroll and generate reports using ADP • Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and HR processes • Manage annual benefits open enrollment • Coordinate performance review process • Support EHS activities including weekly employee safety walks, tool box talks, monthly health and safety management meeting, maintain training records, and PPE supply

• Human Resources Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Rochelle, IL • Advise, coach, and counsel managers, supervisors, and employees on personnel related matters • Manage leave of absence programs including workers compensation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability, attendance, and other legally required leaves • Conduct recruiting activities to support staffing of 750 employees • Conduct new hire and safety orientation • Manage employee benefits including: medical, dental, vision, disability and life • Contest unemployment claims



Dairy Joy Drive-In

• Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2017

  Hinckley, IL • Manage day to day operations including: inventory, sales, customer relations • Train employees on proper food preparation and cash register duties • Promoted to manager with open and close responsibilities



Tails Humane Society

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  DeKalb, IL • Conducted Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) analysis of positions to correctly classify exempt and nonexempt positions • Evaluated full-time labor verses subcontracting labor for off-site adoption events



Calamos Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Intern

  • May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Naperville, IL • Assisted all functions of HR including: compensation, recruiting, benefits, and training on a daily basis. Based on my performance, my internship was extended 4 months • Utilized social media to source passive candidates for entry level positions • Phone screened qualified candidates and recommended candidates • Conducted job evaluations and total compensation reviews using external salary survey (Mercer, McLagan) data • Utilized HRIS system (Ultipro) to enter and verify employee… Show more • Assisted all functions of HR including: compensation, recruiting, benefits, and training on a daily basis. Based on my performance, my internship was extended 4 months • Utilized social media to source passive candidates for entry level positions • Phone screened qualified candidates and recommended candidates • Conducted job evaluations and total compensation reviews using external salary survey (Mercer, McLagan) data • Utilized HRIS system (Ultipro) to enter and verify employee information • Performed quarterly bonus calculations for the sales teams. Identified a calculation error which saved the company $2,000 Show less