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Lisle, Illinois

Provide HR leadership and oversight to a community agency that provides support to over 2,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Managed an HR staff of 4, and over 400 team members. PayrollBenefits administration 403b plan adminstratorRecruitingDatabase maintenanceSupport New Employee Orientation and TrainingAssist in employee training.

Naperville, Illinois

• Managed HR function of a 550 employee multi-location automotive parts distribution operation with 52 store locations and distribution center. Reported to the General Manager.
• Implemented formal HR store visit checklist to assure managers and employees had access to HR assuring policy compliance and adherence.
• Project lead for an Employee Opinion Survey to all employees, created action plans for locations and monitored progress on implementation of critical programs.
• Created formal Succession Plans for the stores and evaluated bench strength. Recommended formal training paths for key contributors for continued development.
• Rolled out an on-line Performance Management System to streamline annual and mid-year performance reviews.
• Changed the Safety culture to focus on effective Accident Investigation procedures and identified root cause contributors to eliminate or reduce reoccurrence. Reduced Worker’s Compensation expenses from $200,000 to.

Romeoville, Illinois

• Managed HR function of a 1,000 employee multi-location specialty baking and pizza topping operation. Reported to the Vice President of Operations.
• Location project lead to standardized and consolidated payroll, HRIS and timekeeping systems for North America to one platform. Revised General Ledger exports to the Finance Department to a standard SAP load file.
• Facilitated the rollout of a new employee portal used by management and employees.
• Implemented and communicated new 401K program provider and standardized all benefit programs.
• Coordinated new performance management program and lead training programs on evaluating performance and effective coaching.
• Instituted proactive safety programs and ensured safety compliance resulting in a reduction of Lost Time Injuries from a rate of 3.9 to 2.02.

Batavia, Illinois

• Managed a 350 employee R&D and candle manufacturing / distribution operation with a $1.5M budget. Successfully developed and implemented key HR initiatives directly impacting performance and profitability for.
• Directed the selection and implementation of the first multi-site Kronos Time & Attendance Labor Management System that reduced payroll and administration costs by 31%.
• Instituted proactive safety programs and ensured safety compliance resulting in an OSHA index reduction from 7.90 to 0.0; number of recordable accidents from 74 to 0, and medical claims from $400,000 to $1,500..
• Increased productivity 12.8% and reduced employee voluntary turnover from 18% to 5% by creating a people strategy focused on a positive employee relation’s environment.
• Led professional development of the leadership team by instituting a learning culture that allowed for growth, employee engagement and the expansion of knowledge throughout all levels of the organization.
• Created the Leading Together at PartyLite and Leaders Amongst Us programs to facilitate continuous development of people’s capabilities and leadership skills across business units. Established Metrics of Safety.

Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois

• Established HR function for a $35M global provider of enterprise-wide system security products for e-commerce applications. Reported to Chief Financial Officer.
• Managed benefits administration (Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability), 401k providers and employee stock activity. Reduced costs 30%, utilizing new vendors.
• Acquired executive approval and funding to purchase an enhanced HRIS system to support key corporate functions; implemented and maintained the system.
• Efficiently reduced costs by 35%, utilizing web-based procurement technology to fill critical staff positions; doubled manpower in 12 months.

Bs, Industrial Relations And Human Resources

Mba, Business Administration

High School Diploma, College Preparatory