Experience

ARCH Medical Solutions

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

• HR Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Oversee and manage all phases of Human Recourses activities for direct and indirect labor at factories in IL and WI, including selection & recruitment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training & development, employee engagement, exits & terminations, company events, partnering with colleges and counties to build workforce development programs. Oversee and manage all phases of Human Recourses activities for direct and indirect labor at factories in IL and WI, including selection & recruitment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training & development, employee engagement, exits & terminations, company events, partnering with colleges and counties to build workforce development programs.



Amphenol Fiber Optics

• Greater Chicago Area

• Global Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Coordinate all HR activities for the salaried team in the United States; support HR operations in manufacturing plants in Mexico, China and Vietnam (the start-up factory). • Participated in payroll software switch/testing/integration from Ulti-Pro/Ultimate to Ceridian Dayforce. • Transitioned the employees to remote working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided gradual transition back to the office after the pandemic to ensure a safe working environment. • Coordinate all HR activities for the salaried team in the United States; support HR operations in manufacturing plants in Mexico, China and Vietnam (the start-up factory). • Participated in payroll software switch/testing/integration from Ulti-Pro/Ultimate to Ceridian Dayforce. • Transitioned the employees to remote working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided gradual transition back to the office after the pandemic to ensure a safe working environment.



RedSpeed IL

• Lombard, IL

• HR Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Directed and coordinated Human Resources activities of 60 non-union employees in a multi-state environment, such as recruitment, selection, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, development, succession planning, terminations. • Developed policies & procedures, maintained and updated Employee Handbooks and other internal documents according to federal and state laws in multiple states (Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Maryland, Georgia). • Evaluated labor needs of the… Show more • Directed and coordinated Human Resources activities of 60 non-union employees in a multi-state environment, such as recruitment, selection, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, development, succession planning, terminations. • Developed policies & procedures, maintained and updated Employee Handbooks and other internal documents according to federal and state laws in multiple states (Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Maryland, Georgia). • Evaluated labor needs of the company and provided Managing Director with hiring recommendations including position requirements, compensation data, and all pertinent facts for making hiring decisions. • Created job descriptions. • Contracted with outside suppliers/agencies to provided employee services, such as temporary agencies, search firms, or relocation services; negotiated fees and labor agreements. • Administered all aspects of benefit programs such as health, dental/vision insurance, pension plans, vacation, PTO, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance. • Created and analyzed wage/salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan. • Wrote responses to IDES to contest unemployment claims of terminated employees and represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Advised and coached management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. • Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. • Developed training programs and created presentations to achieve company goals and objectives (sexual harassment, defensive driving, safety training). • Tracked employee development and assigned for courses to acquire/strengthen desired skills. • Boosted employees' morale by implementing service awards, suggestion box, company intranet. • Produced annual reports (Labor Cost Analysis, HR metrics, company events budget reconciliation). • Planned company events, picnics and parties. Show less • Directed and coordinated Human Resources activities of 60 non-union employees in a multi-state environment, such as recruitment, selection, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, development, succession planning, terminations. • Developed policies & procedures, maintained and updated Employee Handbooks and other internal documents according to federal and state laws in multiple states (Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Maryland, Georgia). • Evaluated labor needs of the… Show more • Directed and coordinated Human Resources activities of 60 non-union employees in a multi-state environment, such as recruitment, selection, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, development, succession planning, terminations. • Developed policies & procedures, maintained and updated Employee Handbooks and other internal documents according to federal and state laws in multiple states (Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Maryland, Georgia). • Evaluated labor needs of the company and provided Managing Director with hiring recommendations including position requirements, compensation data, and all pertinent facts for making hiring decisions. • Created job descriptions. • Contracted with outside suppliers/agencies to provided employee services, such as temporary agencies, search firms, or relocation services; negotiated fees and labor agreements. • Administered all aspects of benefit programs such as health, dental/vision insurance, pension plans, vacation, PTO, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance. • Created and analyzed wage/salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan. • Wrote responses to IDES to contest unemployment claims of terminated employees and represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Advised and coached management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. • Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. • Developed training programs and created presentations to achieve company goals and objectives (sexual harassment, defensive driving, safety training). • Tracked employee development and assigned for courses to acquire/strengthen desired skills. • Boosted employees' morale by implementing service awards, suggestion box, company intranet. • Produced annual reports (Labor Cost Analysis, HR metrics, company events budget reconciliation). • Planned company events, picnics and parties. 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Metalex, powered by UPG

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist II

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Handled full-cycle recruitment to fill plant staffing needs: posted open positions, screened, interviewed, and referred candidates to department managers. • Significantly reduced hourly employee turnover by restructuring recruitment process. • Conducted background checks and drug screening. • Coordinated pre-employment assessment testing. • Coordinated all temporary labor requests and agency relationships. • Partnered with corporate HR and senior management in the… Show more • Handled full-cycle recruitment to fill plant staffing needs: posted open positions, screened, interviewed, and referred candidates to department managers. • Significantly reduced hourly employee turnover by restructuring recruitment process. • Conducted background checks and drug screening. • Coordinated pre-employment assessment testing. • Coordinated all temporary labor requests and agency relationships. • Partnered with corporate HR and senior management in the recruitment of salaried plant positions. • Conducted new hire orientations and prepared new hire paperwork. • Performed weekly safety audits and plant inspections; composed presentations for weekly safety huddles; redesigned safety checklist/forms for new hires; trained supervisors on drug and alcohol procedure; supervised compliance of personal protective equipment. • Conducted investigations and ensured proper maintenance of OSHA and worker’s compensation documentation. • Handled sexual harassment, age, race discrimination claims on a timely manner. • Re-trained supervisors and lead people on progressive discipline. • Coordinated employee events and programs (plant employee picnic, holiday party/luncheons), service and safety awards, annual enrollment, health risk assessments, hearing tests, safety shoe mobile trucks, etc). • Generated and validated time sheets through Mapics (was trained on payroll to serve as a backup when needed). • Performance and compensation management for hourly employees. • Participated in succession planning for hourly and salaried employees. • Processed unemployment claims and participated in unemployment hearings. • Handled exit interviews and terminations. • Negotiated contracts with vendors (uniforms, vending machines, on-site drug testing, temp agency billing rates, etc). • Revised company handbook (implemented new policies, procedures and forms). • Ensured timely HR metric reports to corporate HR on a weekly and monthly bases. Show less • Handled full-cycle recruitment to fill plant staffing needs: posted open positions, screened, interviewed, and referred candidates to department managers. • Significantly reduced hourly employee turnover by restructuring recruitment process. • Conducted background checks and drug screening. • Coordinated pre-employment assessment testing. • Coordinated all temporary labor requests and agency relationships. • Partnered with corporate HR and senior management in the… Show more • Handled full-cycle recruitment to fill plant staffing needs: posted open positions, screened, interviewed, and referred candidates to department managers. • Significantly reduced hourly employee turnover by restructuring recruitment process. • Conducted background checks and drug screening. • Coordinated pre-employment assessment testing. • Coordinated all temporary labor requests and agency relationships. • Partnered with corporate HR and senior management in the recruitment of salaried plant positions. • Conducted new hire orientations and prepared new hire paperwork. • Performed weekly safety audits and plant inspections; composed presentations for weekly safety huddles; redesigned safety checklist/forms for new hires; trained supervisors on drug and alcohol procedure; supervised compliance of personal protective equipment. • Conducted investigations and ensured proper maintenance of OSHA and worker’s compensation documentation. • Handled sexual harassment, age, race discrimination claims on a timely manner. • Re-trained supervisors and lead people on progressive discipline. • Coordinated employee events and programs (plant employee picnic, holiday party/luncheons), service and safety awards, annual enrollment, health risk assessments, hearing tests, safety shoe mobile trucks, etc). • Generated and validated time sheets through Mapics (was trained on payroll to serve as a backup when needed). • Performance and compensation management for hourly employees. • Participated in succession planning for hourly and salaried employees. • Processed unemployment claims and participated in unemployment hearings. • Handled exit interviews and terminations. • Negotiated contracts with vendors (uniforms, vending machines, on-site drug testing, temp agency billing rates, etc). • Revised company handbook (implemented new policies, procedures and forms). • Ensured timely HR metric reports to corporate HR on a weekly and monthly bases. Show less



Per Mar Security Services

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Branch Representative

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Performed high volume full-cycle recruitment of security officers (ATS used: Kwantek). • Partnered with local colleges, development centers, unemployment offices; participated in career fairs. • Updated various job boards to maintain candidate pool. • Entered new hire data, employee status changes into HRIS (WinTeam). • Conducted new hire orientations and security training in a classroom setting. • Processed timesheets on a weekly basis. • Conducted investigations in a… Show more • Performed high volume full-cycle recruitment of security officers (ATS used: Kwantek). • Partnered with local colleges, development centers, unemployment offices; participated in career fairs. • Updated various job boards to maintain candidate pool. • Entered new hire data, employee status changes into HRIS (WinTeam). • Conducted new hire orientations and security training in a classroom setting. • Processed timesheets on a weekly basis. • Conducted investigations in a timely manner. • Coordinated the PERC licensing process for security officers with the state of Illinois. • Partnered with outside vendors (uniforms, drug testing, background check, office supplies). • Processed unemployment claims and participated in unemployment hearings. • Submitted various reports to the corporate office in Iowa. Show less • Performed high volume full-cycle recruitment of security officers (ATS used: Kwantek). • Partnered with local colleges, development centers, unemployment offices; participated in career fairs. • Updated various job boards to maintain candidate pool. • Entered new hire data, employee status changes into HRIS (WinTeam). • Conducted new hire orientations and security training in a classroom setting. • Processed timesheets on a weekly basis. • Conducted investigations in a… Show more • Performed high volume full-cycle recruitment of security officers (ATS used: Kwantek). • Partnered with local colleges, development centers, unemployment offices; participated in career fairs. • Updated various job boards to maintain candidate pool. • Entered new hire data, employee status changes into HRIS (WinTeam). • Conducted new hire orientations and security training in a classroom setting. • Processed timesheets on a weekly basis. • Conducted investigations in a timely manner. • Coordinated the PERC licensing process for security officers with the state of Illinois. • Partnered with outside vendors (uniforms, drug testing, background check, office supplies). • Processed unemployment claims and participated in unemployment hearings. • Submitted various reports to the corporate office in Iowa. Show less



CN

• Canada
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Intern/HR Representative

  • May 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Conducted phone and face-to-face interviews. • Participated in mass hiring events (scheduling, interviewing, testing, presenting) using Kenexa applicant tracking system. • Traveled to various states for mass hiring events and participated in the selection/recruitment process. • Facilitated background checks and analyzed the results. • Used SAP to put new hires into the system. • Performed onboarding presentations for new hires: union and management. • Presented benefits… Show more • Conducted phone and face-to-face interviews. • Participated in mass hiring events (scheduling, interviewing, testing, presenting) using Kenexa applicant tracking system. • Traveled to various states for mass hiring events and participated in the selection/recruitment process. • Facilitated background checks and analyzed the results. • Used SAP to put new hires into the system. • Performed onboarding presentations for new hires: union and management. • Presented benefits information for a large group of employees (20-30 employees). • Created memos/documents/bi-weekly reports for senior management. • Coordinated benefits (National Support Notices, child support requests, employer verification, etc.). Show less • Conducted phone and face-to-face interviews. • Participated in mass hiring events (scheduling, interviewing, testing, presenting) using Kenexa applicant tracking system. • Traveled to various states for mass hiring events and participated in the selection/recruitment process. • Facilitated background checks and analyzed the results. • Used SAP to put new hires into the system. • Performed onboarding presentations for new hires: union and management. • Presented benefits… Show more • Conducted phone and face-to-face interviews. • Participated in mass hiring events (scheduling, interviewing, testing, presenting) using Kenexa applicant tracking system. • Traveled to various states for mass hiring events and participated in the selection/recruitment process. • Facilitated background checks and analyzed the results. • Used SAP to put new hires into the system. • Performed onboarding presentations for new hires: union and management. • Presented benefits information for a large group of employees (20-30 employees). • Created memos/documents/bi-weekly reports for senior management. • Coordinated benefits (National Support Notices, child support requests, employer verification, etc.). Show less