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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Buffalo Grove, Il

Handled all business operations for a children party and play center. During my tenure, I scheduled and coordinated over 5,000 events. Responsibilities included: Scheduling of events and personnel, Purchasing, Customer Service, Accounting (QuickBooks), Payroll (Paychex), Human Resources, Marketing Materials (Microsoft Office), Safety, and Maintenance.

Niles, Il

Human Resources Manager – Chicago Distribution Center (DC), Manage the Human Resources department for the Chicago DC in accordance with all Company guidelines to help ensure that the DC is operating efficiently in a union free environment. Accomplishments and Responsibilities include:- Project Management of the merge of the Carol Stream and Niles Distribution centers. Management of all employee relations issues associated with the realignment of the work force to prepare for the Distribution Center of the Future roll out. - Performance Management – Program development and roll out of Productivity Standards and Quality Measurements.- Manpower Planning within a six day, twenty-four hours a day workweek to meet DC objectives with minimal overtime.- Compensation Planning – Rewards & Recognition program developed that is aligned with DC Goals- Training Program Management to identify core competency maintenance as well as cross training opportunities for NEX warehouse positions to create a flexible workforce.- Management of all employee relations issues, including workforce reductions. - Positive Employee Relations programs established which include monthly round tables, quarterly employee communication meetings as well as utilizing NEX Employee Barrier Removal Teams for new programs. - Recruitment for both Exempt and Non-Exempt positions within the DC.- HRIS System Updates and Report Generation - Payroll Supervision for 270 NEX Employees - ADP- Safety and Security Management Partner

Chicago, Il

Established the North America region Human Resources department for the international holding company of Brambles Industries Limited. The role supported 9 divisions with approximately 3000 employees at 65 locations across the country. Responsibilities include- Development and management of all employment related policies and associated procedures.- Management of all employment law and liability issues.- Establish, evaluate, monitor and develop employee benefit programs including medical, dental, prescription, short and long term disability, life, vision, flexible spending plan, 401(K), profit sharing, and stock option plans.- Due diligence and transition planning of human resources issues with relation to acquisitions.- Corporate source on human resources issues with relation to divestitures and transition planning. - Senior level recruitment and employment contract preparation.- Compensation scheme development using the Hay Group.- Performance Management appraisal system development and administration.- Development and management of internal and external training programs including segments on: Hiring Practices, Lawful Terminations, Workers Compensation, Sexual Harassment, Leadership Skills, and Conflict Resolution.- Bargaining unit contract negotiation and grievance management for seven different unions.- Payroll management for processing and procedures through Automatic Data Processing (ADP)- Handling of international transfers into North America through the Department of Immigration for visa issuance.- Management of federal required filings including the annual EEO-1 and benefit related 5500 filings.- Supervise nine (9) Human Resources Managers

Lincolnshire, Il

Managed the human resources department of this hazardous waste disposal company. The company was comprised of four groups with approximately 600 employees at ten locations. Responsibilities included all employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, safety drug testing and physicals, union contract negotiation, database maintenance and reporting, and training. Supervise three employees.