Joe Simpson, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager at Talman Consultants, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Sara Allen
Working with Joe was always a pleasure. His ambition and positivity helped inspire other team members to thrive. I enjoyed watching Joe grow with the eCommerce team at Rural King. He is a very studious associate and learned all of the positions in the department that were available to him, thus making him a true asset to the team!
Jerrell Parks
Joe and I have worked together during a integral part of Nike's retail expansion in Bucktown of Chicago. The hiring process was a bit more intense than usual with the opportunity to start up a brand new store with a brand new identify. Most employees that were brought on were new and some were former employees. One of those vets was Joe. Although Joe, is a man of few words, his get it done attitude and relentless work ethic shows the qualities of leadership that any employer would love to have. As soon as Joe is possesses a new skill, it does not take long for him to master it, and shortly after share his talent with those who come after him. That is why it's my pleasure to recommend Joe in any role in management.
Sara Allen
Working with Joe was always a pleasure. His ambition and positivity helped inspire other team members to thrive. I enjoyed watching Joe grow with the eCommerce team at Rural King. He is a very studious associate and learned all of the positions in the department that were available to him, thus making him a true asset to the team!
Jerrell Parks
Joe and I have worked together during a integral part of Nike's retail expansion in Bucktown of Chicago. The hiring process was a bit more intense than usual with the opportunity to start up a brand new store with a brand new identify. Most employees that were brought on were new and some were former employees. One of those vets was Joe. Although Joe, is a man of few words, his get it done attitude and relentless work ethic shows the qualities of leadership that any employer would love to have. As soon as Joe is possesses a new skill, it does not take long for him to master it, and shortly after share his talent with those who come after him. That is why it's my pleasure to recommend Joe in any role in management.
Sara Allen
Working with Joe was always a pleasure. His ambition and positivity helped inspire other team members to thrive. I enjoyed watching Joe grow with the eCommerce team at Rural King. He is a very studious associate and learned all of the positions in the department that were available to him, thus making him a true asset to the team!
Jerrell Parks
Joe and I have worked together during a integral part of Nike's retail expansion in Bucktown of Chicago. The hiring process was a bit more intense than usual with the opportunity to start up a brand new store with a brand new identify. Most employees that were brought on were new and some were former employees. One of those vets was Joe. Although Joe, is a man of few words, his get it done attitude and relentless work ethic shows the qualities of leadership that any employer would love to have. As soon as Joe is possesses a new skill, it does not take long for him to master it, and shortly after share his talent with those who come after him. That is why it's my pleasure to recommend Joe in any role in management.
Sara Allen
Working with Joe was always a pleasure. His ambition and positivity helped inspire other team members to thrive. I enjoyed watching Joe grow with the eCommerce team at Rural King. He is a very studious associate and learned all of the positions in the department that were available to him, thus making him a true asset to the team!
Jerrell Parks
Joe and I have worked together during a integral part of Nike's retail expansion in Bucktown of Chicago. The hiring process was a bit more intense than usual with the opportunity to start up a brand new store with a brand new identify. Most employees that were brought on were new and some were former employees. One of those vets was Joe. Although Joe, is a man of few words, his get it done attitude and relentless work ethic shows the qualities of leadership that any employer would love to have. As soon as Joe is possesses a new skill, it does not take long for him to master it, and shortly after share his talent with those who come after him. That is why it's my pleasure to recommend Joe in any role in management.
Credentials
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
HRCIMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM-CP
SHRMDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Talman Consultants, LLC
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Jul 2021 - Present
Collaborate with company owners as a part of the executive team to ensure people, processes, and relationships are leveraged to create a culture driven environment that achieves results while ensuring compliance and employee relations situations are addressed in a timely manner. ✓Consult senior managers to build morale, improve team management, and increase productivity and retention. ✓Administer, direct, and review benefits plans during open enrollment, new hire orientation, and… Show more Collaborate with company owners as a part of the executive team to ensure people, processes, and relationships are leveraged to create a culture driven environment that achieves results while ensuring compliance and employee relations situations are addressed in a timely manner. ✓Consult senior managers to build morale, improve team management, and increase productivity and retention. ✓Administer, direct, and review benefits plans during open enrollment, new hire orientation, and qualifying life events. ✓Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs. ✓Ensure company compliance by maintaining knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices in human resources, and talent management. ✓Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. ✓Improve sourcing leads by attending career fairs, utilizing systems (i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake), and managing relationships with recruiting firms to attract top talent. ✓Manage Paylocity HRIS and other vendor systems including BlueAccess (BCBSIL), UnitedHealth Care, and Voya Retirement.
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
Collaborate with company owners as a part of the executive team to ensure people, processes, and relationships are leveraged to create a culture driven environment that achieves results while ensuring compliance and employee relations situations are addressed in a timely manner. ✓Consult senior managers to build morale, improve team management, and increase productivity and retention. ✓Administer, direct, and review benefits plans during open enrollment, new hire orientation, and… Show more Collaborate with company owners as a part of the executive team to ensure people, processes, and relationships are leveraged to create a culture driven environment that achieves results while ensuring compliance and employee relations situations are addressed in a timely manner. ✓Consult senior managers to build morale, improve team management, and increase productivity and retention. ✓Administer, direct, and review benefits plans during open enrollment, new hire orientation, and qualifying life events. ✓Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs. ✓Ensure company compliance by maintaining knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices in human resources, and talent management. ✓Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. ✓Improve sourcing leads by attending career fairs, utilizing systems (i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake), and managing relationships with recruiting firms to attract top talent. ✓Manage Paylocity HRIS and other vendor systems including BlueAccess (BCBSIL), UnitedHealth Care, and Voya Retirement.
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McMaster-Carr
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Distribution & Tax Specialist
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Jan 2018 - May 2021
Led team members in the tax department to process incoming tax certifications from customers after South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling was handed down permitting states to collect sales tax on sellers even if there was no physical presence in their state. ✓Assigned a leadership (Project Manager) role training team members, reviewing progress, and developing best practice procedures. ✓Performed shipping and receiving responsibilities including consolidating and back stocking inventory and… Show more Led team members in the tax department to process incoming tax certifications from customers after South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling was handed down permitting states to collect sales tax on sellers even if there was no physical presence in their state. ✓Assigned a leadership (Project Manager) role training team members, reviewing progress, and developing best practice procedures. ✓Performed shipping and receiving responsibilities including consolidating and back stocking inventory and packing outgoing shipments. Show less Led team members in the tax department to process incoming tax certifications from customers after South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling was handed down permitting states to collect sales tax on sellers even if there was no physical presence in their state. ✓Assigned a leadership (Project Manager) role training team members, reviewing progress, and developing best practice procedures. ✓Performed shipping and receiving responsibilities including consolidating and back stocking inventory and… Show more Led team members in the tax department to process incoming tax certifications from customers after South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling was handed down permitting states to collect sales tax on sellers even if there was no physical presence in their state. ✓Assigned a leadership (Project Manager) role training team members, reviewing progress, and developing best practice procedures. ✓Performed shipping and receiving responsibilities including consolidating and back stocking inventory and packing outgoing shipments. Show less
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Nike
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager/Human Resources Representative
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2018
Served as in-store Human Resources Representative with additional responsibility of overseeing budgets sometimes exceeding $25M across a fast-paced, competitive work environment. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, accident, disability, leave of absences, and life insurance claims. ✓Directed new hire onboarding and benefits training as well as cross-training staff on latest criteria to optimize ROI. ✓Processed accurate & timely payroll on a bi-weekly basis using Kronos or other… Show more Served as in-store Human Resources Representative with additional responsibility of overseeing budgets sometimes exceeding $25M across a fast-paced, competitive work environment. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, accident, disability, leave of absences, and life insurance claims. ✓Directed new hire onboarding and benefits training as well as cross-training staff on latest criteria to optimize ROI. ✓Processed accurate & timely payroll on a bi-weekly basis using Kronos or other company selected payroll system. ✓Handled the leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. Including gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA or STD qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use. Show less Served as in-store Human Resources Representative with additional responsibility of overseeing budgets sometimes exceeding $25M across a fast-paced, competitive work environment. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, accident, disability, leave of absences, and life insurance claims. ✓Directed new hire onboarding and benefits training as well as cross-training staff on latest criteria to optimize ROI. ✓Processed accurate & timely payroll on a bi-weekly basis using Kronos or other… Show more Served as in-store Human Resources Representative with additional responsibility of overseeing budgets sometimes exceeding $25M across a fast-paced, competitive work environment. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, accident, disability, leave of absences, and life insurance claims. ✓Directed new hire onboarding and benefits training as well as cross-training staff on latest criteria to optimize ROI. ✓Processed accurate & timely payroll on a bi-weekly basis using Kronos or other company selected payroll system. ✓Handled the leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. Including gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA or STD qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use. Show less
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Mediacom Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Loyalty Department Specialist
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2015 - 2016
Responded to a multitude of service requests in a time efficient manner to avoid downtime and optimize ROI. Quickly determined causes for disconnects or downgrades and offered appropriate package upgrades to satisfy requests. Responded to a multitude of service requests in a time efficient manner to avoid downtime and optimize ROI. Quickly determined causes for disconnects or downgrades and offered appropriate package upgrades to satisfy requests.
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Rural King
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Accounting Associate
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2014 - 2015
Performed daily accounting procedures, i.e., maintained accounting ledgers and historical records; issued stop payments or purchase order amendments; and resolved purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. ✓Met/exceeded goal of accurately processing 500+ invoices weekly including invoices with more than 100 lines/units. ✓Partnered with company’s CFO and finance director on project leading to 10% annual cost reduction in shipping by researching and… Show more Performed daily accounting procedures, i.e., maintained accounting ledgers and historical records; issued stop payments or purchase order amendments; and resolved purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. ✓Met/exceeded goal of accurately processing 500+ invoices weekly including invoices with more than 100 lines/units. ✓Partnered with company’s CFO and finance director on project leading to 10% annual cost reduction in shipping by researching and selecting additional delivery options for online orders. Show less Performed daily accounting procedures, i.e., maintained accounting ledgers and historical records; issued stop payments or purchase order amendments; and resolved purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. ✓Met/exceeded goal of accurately processing 500+ invoices weekly including invoices with more than 100 lines/units. ✓Partnered with company’s CFO and finance director on project leading to 10% annual cost reduction in shipping by researching and… Show more Performed daily accounting procedures, i.e., maintained accounting ledgers and historical records; issued stop payments or purchase order amendments; and resolved purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. ✓Met/exceeded goal of accurately processing 500+ invoices weekly including invoices with more than 100 lines/units. ✓Partnered with company’s CFO and finance director on project leading to 10% annual cost reduction in shipping by researching and selecting additional delivery options for online orders. Show less
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Walgreens
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Representative/Operations Manager
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2011 - 2014
Spearheaded human resource functions while overseeing store inventory and merchandise management. Actively led staff through training and coaching to support in reaching individual objectives. As required, authorized voids, refunds, and discounts as well as other accounting procedures to mitigate escalation. ✓Provided interpersonal training and coaching to support staff in reaching individual objectives. ✓Processed payroll and led recruiting and onboard trainings. ✓Partnered with… Show more Spearheaded human resource functions while overseeing store inventory and merchandise management. Actively led staff through training and coaching to support in reaching individual objectives. As required, authorized voids, refunds, and discounts as well as other accounting procedures to mitigate escalation. ✓Provided interpersonal training and coaching to support staff in reaching individual objectives. ✓Processed payroll and led recruiting and onboard trainings. ✓Partnered with supervisors and/or employees to audit electronic time cards for accuracy of non-exempt employee punches resulting in an error reduction of 15%. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring associates signed up for available benefits including employee assistance program, health care, and flexible spending accounts. Show less Spearheaded human resource functions while overseeing store inventory and merchandise management. Actively led staff through training and coaching to support in reaching individual objectives. As required, authorized voids, refunds, and discounts as well as other accounting procedures to mitigate escalation. ✓Provided interpersonal training and coaching to support staff in reaching individual objectives. ✓Processed payroll and led recruiting and onboard trainings. ✓Partnered with… Show more Spearheaded human resource functions while overseeing store inventory and merchandise management. Actively led staff through training and coaching to support in reaching individual objectives. As required, authorized voids, refunds, and discounts as well as other accounting procedures to mitigate escalation. ✓Provided interpersonal training and coaching to support staff in reaching individual objectives. ✓Processed payroll and led recruiting and onboard trainings. ✓Partnered with supervisors and/or employees to audit electronic time cards for accuracy of non-exempt employee punches resulting in an error reduction of 15%. ✓Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring associates signed up for available benefits including employee assistance program, health care, and flexible spending accounts. Show less
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Education
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DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business, Human Resource Management -
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General
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