Catherine Kubsik Email & Phone Number

United States

Deerfield, Illinois

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Contracted for a wide variety of HR Consulting services for mid to large-size clients of industries serving the Healthcare, Technology, and Banking industries. Provide consultation services to HR and management examples included: HR streamlined process development, employee relations and investigations, job analysis and job description creation, performance management and full cycle recruitment. Performed alongside other departments to complete audits, facilitate changes in HRIS systems.… Show more Contracted for a wide variety of HR Consulting services for mid to large-size clients of industries serving the Healthcare, Technology, and Banking industries. Provide consultation services to HR and management examples included: HR streamlined process development, employee relations and investigations, job analysis and job description creation, performance management and full cycle recruitment. Performed alongside other departments to complete audits, facilitate changes in HRIS systems. Also have supported clients in change management and assisting companies in taking their current HR function to the next level. Excellent ability to adapt to new situations and provide a ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ level of service while merging seamlessly with existing teams providing individualized support. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

• Provided day-to-day performance management and employee relations guidance to managers (coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions), advised and assisted managers in identifying issues and determining appropriate course of action• Utilized a progressive disciplinary process, coached managers to effectively manage employee performance issues, when necessary; resolved employee relations issues in an appropriate and timely manner • Responsible for full cycle recruitment efforts for all… Show more • Provided day-to-day performance management and employee relations guidance to managers (coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions), advised and assisted managers in identifying issues and determining appropriate course of action• Utilized a progressive disciplinary process, coached managers to effectively manage employee performance issues, when necessary; resolved employee relations issues in an appropriate and timely manner • Responsible for full cycle recruitment efforts for all positions; wrote and placed advertisements on iCIMS, social media; worked with managers to screen and interview candidates; extends job offers; conducts new-employee orientations and onboarding; monitored career-path program• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures manual and employee handbook • Created and developed the Performance Management Process to include: Objective/Expectation Setting, Performance Management and Feedback, Professional Development and Career Planning• Created job family structure database which included job descriptions, pay ranges, • Worked with HRIS platform (UltiPro) • Processed employee terminations; conducted exit interviews, answered questions and collected company property Show less

Northbrook, Illinois

• Partner with HR Leadership and Business Unit Leaders, drive the execution of all components of the employee lifecycle from goal setting, performance management, merit and bonus planning, promotions and internal movements to exits, with a consistent focus on building a high-performing culture of growth and development through effective leadership, communication and feedback • Assist in resolving complex employee relations issues through coaching employees and managers by Conducting… Show more • Partner with HR Leadership and Business Unit Leaders, drive the execution of all components of the employee lifecycle from goal setting, performance management, merit and bonus planning, promotions and internal movements to exits, with a consistent focus on building a high-performing culture of growth and development through effective leadership, communication and feedback • Assist in resolving complex employee relations issues through coaching employees and managers by Conducting investigations, provide resolution plan for employee complaints/concerns, and monitors follow up on action plans with management• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement recruiting strategies, and provide sourcing and interviewing support to managers. Provide guidance in developing competitive and equitable job offers. • Development and updating of HR metrics that are aligned to the business.• Strong experience and knowledge of HR Systems and processes (Kenexa Brassring, Cognos Reporting, Success Factors, Workbrain) Show less

• Handled employee relations issues end to end; conducted investigations and provided recommendations to business partners. Partnered with legal counsel on various employment claims not limited to discrimination and harassment by conducting internal investigations, reviewing documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses, etc. • Coached Managers to help strengthen their people leadership and management skills. Provided advice and counseled managers on issues related to individual employee… Show more • Handled employee relations issues end to end; conducted investigations and provided recommendations to business partners. Partnered with legal counsel on various employment claims not limited to discrimination and harassment by conducting internal investigations, reviewing documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses, etc. • Coached Managers to help strengthen their people leadership and management skills. Provided advice and counseled managers on issues related to individual employee performance as well as performance of their teams and through the entire performance management process • Full cycle recruitment - built sourcing strategies for difficult to fill roles, partner with talent acquisition leadership to implement staffing and recruiting strategies and solutions by partnering with Corporate leadership • Provided day to day Workday functional support HR processes, enhancements and special projects• Modified and ran Workday reports to track, analyze for auditing data, metrics • Strong experience and knowledge of HR Systems and processes (Workday, Taleo , ADP and Kronos) Show less

•Executed and managed the sourcing and recruiting processes for the open positions at the Corporate and Corporate Operations office from individual contributors roles to leadership• Assisted in writing position descriptions and review how these positions will fit into the overall structure with the hiring managers.• Proactively identified candidates through cold calling, utilizing online databases, job boards, employee referrals, and electronic networking tools.• Qualified… Show more •Executed and managed the sourcing and recruiting processes for the open positions at the Corporate and Corporate Operations office from individual contributors roles to leadership• Assisted in writing position descriptions and review how these positions will fit into the overall structure with the hiring managers.• Proactively identified candidates through cold calling, utilizing online databases, job boards, employee referrals, and electronic networking tools.• Qualified candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews.• Determined job offer details, negotiate, and prepare new hire offers and extend verbal offers. Show less

•Structured, organized and expedited the activities and workflow of the executive's office. Prioritizedschedules, developed and initiated system of follow-up for projects, meetings and issues to assure the efficient and effective management of the executive's office.• Screened correspondence and phone calls from senior level or Executives external to the organization. Determined the nature of the call and the degree of urgency and handles calls tactfully and diplomatically.… Show more •Structured, organized and expedited the activities and workflow of the executive's office. Prioritizedschedules, developed and initiated system of follow-up for projects, meetings and issues to assure the efficient and effective management of the executive's office.• Screened correspondence and phone calls from senior level or Executives external to the organization. Determined the nature of the call and the degree of urgency and handles calls tactfully and diplomatically. Prioritized the mail and responds to correspondence as appropriate, with limited direction. Represented executive effectively when dealing with internal and external contacts.• Prepared and presented reports on special projects, including Executive Board Committee materials. Reviewed presentation materials to ensure that the executive is able to effectively deliver the presentation to the intended audience. Distributed information to the audience as required.• Communicated and/or coordinated executive's instructions with various individuals and/or departments. Furnished and obtained information from other internal executives or external key relationships. Handled extremely confidential and/or sensitive information of an organization-wide nature with the highest discretion and decorum.• Answered questions and prepared routine/non-routine correspondence in the place of the executive. Obtained and furnished information on behalf of the Executive.• Managed department accounting, expense reimbursements, invoicing, cost tracking, budget planning and assisted with contract management.• Collaborated with Executive Talent Acquisition Partner to create on-boarding documents for newly hired senior executives. Show less