Candace Anderson, Mba, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
• Serve as the regional contact for HR related issues and assist in the areas of benefits, staffing and payroll
• Handle FMLA and other leave of absence claims for the Illinois, Evansville, Huntsville and Knoxville regions
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Setup, maintain and audit employee files as required

Oak Brook, Illinois

• Performed full-cycle recruitment and business development for the direct placement of finance and accounting professionals
• Utilized internal database, personal & professional referrals as well as social media tools to strategically source accounting and finance professionals from staff to CFO level
• Placed marketing calls and conduct client meetings to build key relationship with hiring managers
• Coordinated interview schedules and set up all interviews for hiring managers and candidates

Downers Grove

• Conducted rigorous interviews with prospective students to assess and identify specific goals and how the University can assist in the journey.
• Coached and guided students while maintaining a professional relationship as their liaison to keep them motivated.
• Assisted with on the job and new hire desk top training.
• Facilitated live virtual campus tours and peer training.
• Provided real time feedback and coaching and assist in developing peers regarding various areas of student life cycle
• Consistently demonstrated the ability to achieve and exceed expected enrollment, start, and retention quotas.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Responsible for overall management and strategic direction of assigned branch and related territory.
• Efficiently managed areas of customer service, fleet growth, sales & marketing, and employee development.
• Manage branch operations, supervise management team, and develop operational strategies.
• Use initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and decision making skills to perform a variety of duties and resolve customer issues/disputes in a timely manner.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Recruited, selected and retained talented team members.
• Coached, mentored and recognized team members when appropriate.
• Managed team members in completion of special projects.
• Familiarize with processes, procedures and leadership skills to become an effective manager.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity