Human Resources Business Partner

• Nov 2021 - Present

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

Human Resources B

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

Human Resources Manager

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

 Responsible for all FMLA, Short Term disability and Workers Compensation paperwork, follow up and communication  Process payroll weekly including reconciling missing time, vacation hours, holiday pay, garnishments, deductions and balancing using the Paylocity system  Set up interviewing, testing, physicals and pre-hire meetings for incoming employees\  Point of contact for temp agencies regarding attendance, performance, payroll and hiring  Record keeper for all Human Resources and payroll related files

Human Resources Generalist

• Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

 Conducted pre-hire orientation and training and employee placement in facility  Reviewed and approved job requisitions, hire offers and promotions  Audited company for the federal government (I-9), OSHA (safety), Department of Homeland Security and company (policy and procedures) requirements and brought them into compliance with each agency  Wrote policy and procedures for company including attendance, payroll and onboarding policy  Point of contact for all company payroll problems and corrections  Responsible for large scale HR projects such as “Stay Interviews”, focus groups and Job Description revisions

Human Resources Generalist

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

 Conducted pre-hire orientation and training, including safety orientation, and employee placement in facility  Completed a variety of recruitment activities for factory, management and sales positions via Indeed and working with local social services and staffing agencies  Audited company for the federal government (I-9), OSHA (safety), Department of Homeland Security and company (policy and procedures) requirements and brought them into compliance with each agency  Wrote policy and procedures for company including safety, accident and injury and Return to Work program policies  Increased productivity and reduced quality and shipping errors through employee coaching, rewards and cross-training  Oversaw daily, weekly and monthly reporting for entire company and completed reports such as payroll, attendance and ACA reporting

Staffing Specialist/HR Generalist

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2018

Recruited, evaluated, and hired employees at AISIN Manufacturing and a variety of other clients from general labor positions to Administrative positions  Conducted pre-hire orientation, training, including safety orientation, and employee placement  Planned creative recruitment campaigns for large hiring groups such as barbeques, radio promotions, job fairs and referral programs  Assisted organization in a total rebrand where the company changed their name and services offered and communicated this to current clients and employees leading up to and after the rebrand  Responsible for 100% increase in temporary employees on site in one year period and 50% decrease in employee turnover  Created an environment of employee loyalty and accountability at the time of orientation through honesty, follow through, transparency and having an open door policy  Reduced workers compensation and injuries amount HireLevel employees by integrating client safety policies and near miss reporting into our philosophy  Oversaw timekeeping of up to 200 employees in Swipeclock timekeeping system and processed hours weekly Adapt Systems by Bond  Worked closely with on-site supervisors to ensure that team members were where they need to be in areas of productivity, quality and team work through performance reviews at 21 days, 3 months and 6 moths  Conducted monthly reporting on hours worked, turnover and current employees as well as monthly bonus reporting  Familiarized self with needs of large scale manufacturing plant as well as departmental staffing and safety needs  Created tracking systems for attendance, training manual revisions as well as new employee handbooks, auditing systems for immediate needs and a data base for continuing education offered for team members by the client  Assisted fellow staffers in filling current and immediate needs as required including CDL, administrative and medical positions

Human Resources Manager

• Sep 2012 - May 2014

Responsible for all areas of the employment pipeline including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, supervision and termination  Oversaw workers compensation claims, unemployment claims, employee benefits and employee incentive program  Conducted Live Scan Fingerprinting, drug testing, employment verification and background checks for all new hires  Planned creative recruitment campaigns for very specific hiring groups such as visiting colleges, churches and unemployment offices as far south as Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas  Fulfilled weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting for regional office  Completed all onboarding, new security officer training, PERC licensing for Illinois officers and qualifying testing for armed (firearm) officers  Created monthly newsletter which highlighted any important notices, OSHA updates, employee recognition, anniversaries, promotions and important seasonal safety notices  Sent out monthly safety trainings to all sites along with any memos or notices that needed to be signed and returned to main office  Managed all employees in Southern Illinois (minus the Metro East) south of I-64 and Southeastern Missouri and traveled frequently to these sites to create a rapport with supervisors and officers  Created site specific policies and procedure based on client specific expectations for each location that all site Supervisors and officers were required to abide by as well as a progressive coaching and disciplinary standards to be followed  Assisted in tabulation of hours for entire branch and submission of payroll to payroll department  Acted as Scheduling Manager when our office was understaffed and assisted in training the new Scheduling Manager when hired

Kennel Administrator/Adoption Coordinator (Per Diem/Volunteer)

• Dec 2007 - Dec 2013

 Supervised employees through employment pipeline as well as care for animals from intake to adoption  Supervised employees through employment pipeline as well as care for animals from intake to adoption

Consultant/Administrative Assistant (1 year assignment)

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Assisted the new Assistant Director in recruitment, conducted site inspection and completed counseling and corrective action reports with employees Assisted the new Assistant Director in recruitment, conducted site inspection and completed counseling and corrective action reports with employees

Job Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2012

Counseled incarcerated youth and adults on overcoming addiction as well as obtaining and keeping employment during recovery Counseled incarcerated youth and adults on overcoming addiction as well as obtaining and keeping employment during recovery

Job Preparedness Instructor

• Dec 2007 - Feb 2010

Supervised 15 inmates per class in a three week long course  Recruited and maintained a waiting list of students for upcoming classes  Assisted inmates in completing job applications, resumes, cover letters and professional interviews  Led class discussions on the importance of change, self-esteem, positive attitude and professionalism  Wrote curriculum to match requirements of a high-medium security correctional facility  Tailored curriculum to meet the needs of individual students based on criminal history, drug usage and socioeconomic status  Challenged students to use critical thinking when faced with negative situations in life, in the workforce and in general decision making  Reduced recidivism within my population of students by 60% in the first 3 years

Staffing Consultant

• Jun 2005 - Dec 2007

Handled all walk-in and telephone inquiry calls  Assisted in screening, recruiting, interviewing, testing and completing paperwork for all incoming Express Personnel associates  Conducted reference checks for all incoming Express Personnel associates  Assisted clients in finding the correct match of associates with open job orders  Supervised on site staff as well as made on site supervision checks for all Express associates (25-60 associated per week)  Completed internship towards Master’s Degree while employed at Express Personnel Services