Experience

Oak Point University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Apr 2019 - Present


Presence Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

• HR Advisor

  • May 2017 - Feb 2018

  Presence Health - Chicago, IL Catholic Health System with more than 150 locations around the state, including 12 hospitals, 27 long-term care and senior living facilities. Human Resources Advisor – Northwest Region Serves as a resource and provides assistance and advisement to Presence Health leaders and associates regarding HR services, programs and initiatives; works with local leaders to support retention and engagement efforts, including conducting consultation/training… Show more Presence Health - Chicago, IL Catholic Health System with more than 150 locations around the state, including 12 hospitals, 27 long-term care and senior living facilities. Human Resources Advisor – Northwest Region Serves as a resource and provides assistance and advisement to Presence Health leaders and associates regarding HR services, programs and initiatives; works with local leaders to support retention and engagement efforts, including conducting consultation/training, data analysis, and program development; researches and addresses associate escalation items and assists in ensuring resolution; makes recommendations to foster a positive work environment. Outcomes: • Designed and proposed a Mentor Program for new associates, in effort to provide additional support and resource in effort to strengthen understanding, confidence, and engagement. • Assisted in the development of a quarterly RN forum to obtain feedback regarding concerns, successes, and opportunities for improvements. • Analyzed turnover trends and provided data for presentation to the Presence Health Board.



Oakton Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Nov 2013 - May 2017

  Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL Community College with approx. 1,500 employees. HR Generalist Managed the classification and compensation program for staff employees; provided guidance to employees and supervisors in resolving conflicts and promoting effective working relationships; advised supervisors regarding performance management and corrective action; interpreted college policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable statutes and… Show more Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL Community College with approx. 1,500 employees. HR Generalist Managed the classification and compensation program for staff employees; provided guidance to employees and supervisors in resolving conflicts and promoting effective working relationships; advised supervisors regarding performance management and corrective action; interpreted college policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable statutes and regulations, and advises accordingly; participated in the development, initiation, maintenance and revision of policies and procedures for general compliance operations; managed the annual performance appraisal process. Outcomes: • Designed and proposed a Volunteer Program for the institution, outlining procedures and expectations based on the College mission and legal considerations. • Developed a Faculty Leave Manual to clarify protocol related to FMLA leave, Child Rearing Leave, etc. • Served as a Title IX Investigator for the College on multiple cases, including interviewing witness, gathering evidence, and creating the official report with recommendations for sanctions. • Supervised the full life-cycle recruitment of over 100 Staff employees, including supervising recruitment staff, training selection committees, and advising hiring managers regarding best practice and legal considerations. • Proposed and assisted in the creation of a New Employee Information Booklet, which presents how each College department contributes to Student Success. • Developed and coordinated a College-wide event to celebrate/acknowledge the mid-semester (Half-Way Day) which provided free food to students and information on important deadlines and considerations for the next semester and beyond. Show less Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL Community College with approx. 1,500 employees. HR Generalist Managed the classification and compensation program for staff employees; provided guidance to employees and supervisors in resolving conflicts and promoting effective working relationships; advised supervisors regarding performance management and corrective action; interpreted college policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable statutes and… Show more Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL Community College with approx. 1,500 employees. HR Generalist Managed the classification and compensation program for staff employees; provided guidance to employees and supervisors in resolving conflicts and promoting effective working relationships; advised supervisors regarding performance management and corrective action; interpreted college policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable statutes and regulations, and advises accordingly; participated in the development, initiation, maintenance and revision of policies and procedures for general compliance operations; managed the annual performance appraisal process. Outcomes: • Designed and proposed a Volunteer Program for the institution, outlining procedures and expectations based on the College mission and legal considerations. • Developed a Faculty Leave Manual to clarify protocol related to FMLA leave, Child Rearing Leave, etc. • Served as a Title IX Investigator for the College on multiple cases, including interviewing witness, gathering evidence, and creating the official report with recommendations for sanctions. • Supervised the full life-cycle recruitment of over 100 Staff employees, including supervising recruitment staff, training selection committees, and advising hiring managers regarding best practice and legal considerations. • Proposed and assisted in the creation of a New Employee Information Booklet, which presents how each College department contributes to Student Success. • Developed and coordinated a College-wide event to celebrate/acknowledge the mid-semester (Half-Way Day) which provided free food to students and information on important deadlines and considerations for the next semester and beyond. Show less



Community Consolidated School District 59

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Nov 2013

  Community Consolidated School District 59 - Arlington Heights, IL Public school district with approx. 900 employees and serving approx. 6,500 students. ​ Payroll Manager Coordinated and performed all district wide payroll procedures and activities, including processing bi-weekly payrolls in a complex payroll system, auditing and reconciling all payroll related data, transmitting direct deposits to banks, printing and coordinating the distribution of checks, calculating and… Show more Community Consolidated School District 59 - Arlington Heights, IL Public school district with approx. 900 employees and serving approx. 6,500 students. ​ Payroll Manager Coordinated and performed all district wide payroll procedures and activities, including processing bi-weekly payrolls in a complex payroll system, auditing and reconciling all payroll related data, transmitting direct deposits to banks, printing and coordinating the distribution of checks, calculating and remitting all payroll liabilities, identifying ways to improve accuracy and minimize risk for error by developing protocol and controls, and providing excellent customer service to employees. Outcomes: • Made improvements to the procedural interface between HR and Payroll regarding the communication of employment conditions (i.e., pension system eligibility, Leave of Absences, workman’s compensation, etc.) • Discovered historical errors and inconsistencies in TRS pension system reporting through auditing processes and coordinated and carried out the appropriate resolution. • Continuously improved the time it takes to complete accurate payroll processing from data entry to final ACH. Show less Community Consolidated School District 59 - Arlington Heights, IL Public school district with approx. 900 employees and serving approx. 6,500 students. ​ Payroll Manager Coordinated and performed all district wide payroll procedures and activities, including processing bi-weekly payrolls in a complex payroll system, auditing and reconciling all payroll related data, transmitting direct deposits to banks, printing and coordinating the distribution of checks, calculating and… Show more Community Consolidated School District 59 - Arlington Heights, IL Public school district with approx. 900 employees and serving approx. 6,500 students. ​ Payroll Manager Coordinated and performed all district wide payroll procedures and activities, including processing bi-weekly payrolls in a complex payroll system, auditing and reconciling all payroll related data, transmitting direct deposits to banks, printing and coordinating the distribution of checks, calculating and remitting all payroll liabilities, identifying ways to improve accuracy and minimize risk for error by developing protocol and controls, and providing excellent customer service to employees. Outcomes: • Made improvements to the procedural interface between HR and Payroll regarding the communication of employment conditions (i.e., pension system eligibility, Leave of Absences, workman’s compensation, etc.) • Discovered historical errors and inconsistencies in TRS pension system reporting through auditing processes and coordinated and carried out the appropriate resolution. • Continuously improved the time it takes to complete accurate payroll processing from data entry to final ACH. Show less



Northeastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2011

  Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL Public university with approx. 2,000 employees and serving approx. 12,000 students. ​ Human Resource Associate Managed the classification and compensation program for approximately 500 Civil Service employees; conducted job analyses and created/revised job descriptions; provided guidance to employees and management regarding HR policy, procedure, and applicable statutes/laws and ensured compliance; recommended solutions to staffing… Show more Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL Public university with approx. 2,000 employees and serving approx. 12,000 students. ​ Human Resource Associate Managed the classification and compensation program for approximately 500 Civil Service employees; conducted job analyses and created/revised job descriptions; provided guidance to employees and management regarding HR policy, procedure, and applicable statutes/laws and ensured compliance; recommended solutions to staffing problems; and was responsible for all HR reporting to outside agencies including the Illinois Board of Higher Education, State University Civil Service System, U.S. Department of Labor, and Office of the Secretary of State; assigned projects to temporary staff and directed/supervised performance as needed. Outcomes: • Performed extensive on-site job audits of over 60 employees and made decisions to promote or deny promotion to employees based on the evaluation of information provided and the interpretation of established criteria. • Addressed and resolved several issues of pay inequity and discrepancies based on concerns brought forth by employees and managers and systematic reviews of pay data. • Improved the reputation of HR by establishing an open line of communication with employees and providing exceptional customer service and follow through. • Developed new salary ranges and grading system for all AFSCME job titles based on extensive salary surveys and cost projections. • Achieved advanced Cognos report author status and designed data extractions for the purpose of compliance reporting, cost analysis, collective bargaining, and all other data mining initiatives. • Re-designed the time sheet template for exempt employees improving the accuracy of time recording and time entry.

• Contract Specialist

  • May 2006 - Jul 2008

  Academic Contract Specialist Coordinated the tracking, evaluation, and processing of academic employment contracts for faculty and academic staff; provided guidance and information regarding employment conditions of faculty/academic staff to university offices; processed and tracked pay and union dues data; assisted in the coordination and development of HR procedures and initiatives; and developed procedures for extracting, collecting, and organizing HR data for internal and external… Show more Academic Contract Specialist Coordinated the tracking, evaluation, and processing of academic employment contracts for faculty and academic staff; provided guidance and information regarding employment conditions of faculty/academic staff to university offices; processed and tracked pay and union dues data; assisted in the coordination and development of HR procedures and initiatives; and developed procedures for extracting, collecting, and organizing HR data for internal and external reporting. Outcomes: • Entrusted with leadership role as the primary liaison between HR and other major areas (i.e., Academic Affairs, University Budgets, and Grants Administration) with responsibility for identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve the overall exchange of information and data. • Re-designed the contract template for faculty summer work assignments improving the accuracy and efficiency of contract completion and data entry. • Improved accuracy and efficiency of contract processing by developing training materials and providing training to university staff. • Participated in the design and development of the Banner ERP system, an integrated database that crosses HR, Finance, and Student Services functionalities. • Investigated and resolved employee pay and union dues discrepancies by analyzing ADP system data and personnel records and facilitating the appropriate course of action. • Served on the NEIU Strategic Planning Committee as a representative of HR and helped determine goals for the university.