Human Resources Manager

• Oct 2020 - Present

Human Resources and Benefits Manager

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

Responsible for managing all firm HR activities including; benefits administration, payroll processing, policy and procedure development, employee relations, performance management, and new hire onboarding. Responsible for managing all firm HR activities including; benefits administration, payroll processing, policy and procedure development, employee relations, performance management, and new hire onboarding.

Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

Responsible for the administration and implementation of all HR functions to include: recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, employee relations, and performance management. Responsible for the administration and implementation of all HR functions to include: recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, employee relations, and performance management.

Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

Oversee and manage the administration of all benefit programs including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, flexible spending/health savings accounts, life insurance, pre-paid legal services, commuter benefit plans, 401k retirement plans, wellness incentive plan, and leave of absences for the Association and Affiliate Organizations in a consistent and timely manner and serve as primary interface with third party benefit plan vendors for a workforce of more than 1,000 active employees. Oversee and manage the administration of all benefit programs including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, flexible spending/health savings accounts, life insurance, pre-paid legal services, commuter benefit plans, 401k retirement plans, wellness incentive plan, and leave of absences for the Association and Affiliate Organizations in a consistent and timely manner and serve as primary interface with third party benefit plan vendors for a workforce of more than 1,000 active employees.

Contract Specialist

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

Responsible for creating customized health, dental and vision benefit booklets for large employers benefit plans which describe the provisions of certain Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois-sponsored benefit plan options for eligible plan participants. * Review legal documents submitted for benefit booklet creation to ensure legal compliance utilizing up-to-date knowledge of mandated healthcare benefits and state laws.* Act as in-office resource to Account Executives and Marketing Service Representatives to address benefit language changes/revisions from standard to customized language.* Investigate and resolve outstanding contract related issues, including partnering with Legal and other business operational units for potential contractual risks identification.* Research and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner to provide the highest possible level of customer service.

Human Resources Manager

• May 2007 - Oct 2009

Responsible for managing all HR activities including; recruiting, benefits and payroll administration, policy and procedure development, personnel records maintenance, performance management, training and development.* Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including; developing position descriptions, posting ads, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, and extending employment offers.* Administer and manage group health plans including; medical, dental, STD, LTD, ADD Life insurance enrollment and terminations, open enrollments and life status changes.* Created the general New Hire Orientation and Employee Handbook.* Work with brokers to assess and select viable and cost effective benefit options for employees.* Managed and administered bi-weekly payroll processing.* Conduct new hire orientation and other HR programs and initiatives.* Administered the 401(k) plan including non-discrimination testing, employee enrollments, terminations, contribution changes, loans and withdrawals.* Manage the 90-day and annual performance appraisal process.* Coach and counsel management staff on the progressive discipline process.* Respond to EEOC and unemployment claims and attend claim hearings.* Answered routine personnel questions and counseled employees and staff on ad hoc issues by displaying a thorough knowledge of employment law and employee relations.

Human Resources Manager

• May 2003 - May 2006

Responsible for managing all HR activities including; recruiting, benefits and payroll administration, policy and procedure development, personnel records maintenance, performance management, training and development. * Managed the full-cycle recruitment process including; developing position descriptions, posting ads, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, and extending employment offers.* Administer and manage group health and benefit plans.* Managed and administered bi-weekly payroll processing.* Delivered new hire orientation and other HR programs and initiatives.* Administered the 401(k) plan including non-discrimination testing, employee enrollments, terminations, contribution changes, loans and withdrawals.

Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2000 - Dec 2002

2001-2002Managed Human Resources processes for the Engineering function in Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan for approximately 1,000 management and unionized employees.• Increased employee satisfaction and retention by consulting with upper management to assess thedevelopmental needs of first-line supervisors in the Midwest Division and set up the appropriate skills training sessions.• Instituted the use of an automated interview system for all U.S. Operations, which was an improvement over the prior paper resume system and ensured consistent evaluation of all applicants.• Improved accessibility for potential applicants by organizing and coordinating the development of a webbed applicant assessment tool.2000 to 2001Managed the recruitment and selection process for all entry-level and campus recruitment positions for all U.S. locations including Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana.• Filled more than 600 vacancies single-handedly by managing the entire hiring process; including writing and posting ads, testing, interviewing, and providing final approval to hire. The company subsequently hired five additional staff members to handle the workload.• Represented the organization in two OFCCP audits for compliance infractions with no prior experience.* Increased federal agency compliance by creating and maintaining an Access database to collect and report required data from applicants and applicant flow logs and provided effective written responses to employee harassment/discrimination charges filed with government agencies.• Managed the U.S. portion of the University Recruit Program by developing relationships with schools,recruiting at career fairs, and matching candidates to appropriate developmental assignments.