Graundia Smith
Human Resources Associate at University of Illinois at Chicago- Claim this Profile
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Jennifer R.
Graundia is one of the most positive people you will ever meet. She has the ability to reduce any escalations between customers, staff ,co-workers with her calming presence. She is knowledgeable about polices and processes, detailed and thorough but her ability to read and respond to people is beyond reproach. I highly endorse her and would hire her if I had the opportunity!
LaDonna Hudson
Simply stated: Graundia is a consummate professional!!! She would certainly be a great leader or contributor for any team.
Jennifer R.
Graundia is one of the most positive people you will ever meet. She has the ability to reduce any escalations between customers, staff ,co-workers with her calming presence. She is knowledgeable about polices and processes, detailed and thorough but her ability to read and respond to people is beyond reproach. I highly endorse her and would hire her if I had the opportunity!
LaDonna Hudson
Simply stated: Graundia is a consummate professional!!! She would certainly be a great leader or contributor for any team.
Jennifer R.
Graundia is one of the most positive people you will ever meet. She has the ability to reduce any escalations between customers, staff ,co-workers with her calming presence. She is knowledgeable about polices and processes, detailed and thorough but her ability to read and respond to people is beyond reproach. I highly endorse her and would hire her if I had the opportunity!
LaDonna Hudson
Simply stated: Graundia is a consummate professional!!! She would certainly be a great leader or contributor for any team.
Jennifer R.
Graundia is one of the most positive people you will ever meet. She has the ability to reduce any escalations between customers, staff ,co-workers with her calming presence. She is knowledgeable about polices and processes, detailed and thorough but her ability to read and respond to people is beyond reproach. I highly endorse her and would hire her if I had the opportunity!
LaDonna Hudson
Simply stated: Graundia is a consummate professional!!! She would certainly be a great leader or contributor for any team.
Experience
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University of Illinois Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Associate
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Sep 1989 - Present
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Mediator
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2001 - Present
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Information Services Supervisor - Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2016
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Information Services Supervisor - HR Payroll Manager
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May 2012 - Sep 2013
Assisted the Executive Director with managing HR/Payroll processes for employees working for UIC Student Centers Provided consultation for supervisors and employees on HR and disciplinary issues related to UIC's policies and proceduresAs a certified Trainer and Development Specialist -provided training classes for Student Centers staff. Served on the Student Employee Development Team which is instrumental in providing a holistic approach to developing the whole student in relation to academic, work and campus life experiences at UIC Show less
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Training and Development Specialist II
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Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Design and facilitate training, conduct intakes, investigations of discrimination and sexual Harassment, make recommendations for mediation and other services provided by the Office for Access and Equity. Coordinate and participate on search committees to fill Academic Professional positions. Counsel and provide information to other resouces available at UIC.
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HR/Payroll Manager/ Trainer for Campus Recreation
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Oct 2006 - Mar 2011
Managed HR/Payroll processes for over 300 student employees working for UIC Campus Recreation Provided consultation for managers, supervisors and coordinators on HR and disciplinary issues related to UIC policies and proceduresAs a certified Trainer and Development Specialist -provided training classes for Campus Recreation’s professional and student employee staff Served on the Student Employee Development Team which is instrumental in providing a holistic approach to developing the whole student in relation to academic, work and campus life experiences at UIC Show less
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Information Employment Center Manager
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Aug 2003 - Oct 2006
Managed a department responsible for assisting University of Illinois departments, new hires and applicant to navigate through HR based programs such as DART, NESSIE, NESSIE New Hire, NWET, PANDA.
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Training and Development Specialist I
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Oct 2006 - Apr 2011
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University of Illinois System
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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HR/Payroll Manager/Training & Development
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Oct 2006 - Mar 2011
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Training and Development Specialist
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1996 - 2006
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Education
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1979 - 1983
Chicago State University
Nursing, Business
Community
