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Rockford, Il, Us

Savanna, Illinois, Us

400+ team members; 4 locations (multi-shift and 24/7 operations; non-union).Leadership and strategic direction of all divisional HR activities, including but not limited to full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, D&I training and career development programs, creating and approving salary structures, advising and coaching at all levels, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (federal, state, local), establishing new departmental policies, practices and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization, etc. Reduced turnover by 15% in first year and a half by focusing on employee engagement and retention activities (surveys, focus groups, etc.).Supervision and mentorship of 3 direct reports.

Clinton, Iowa, Us

Loves Park, Us

100+ local team members and supported 350+ employees in Vietnam (multiple shifts; non-union environment). Leadership and strategic direction of all divisional HR activities including full-cycle recruitment (including managerial, supervisory, professional, and skilled labor positions), orientation, labor and employment laws compliance (FMLA, ADA, LOA, WC, FFCRA, etc.), HRIS, training, employee relations, performance management, leadership and employee coaching, benefits administration, compensation, continuous improvement, event planning, etc. Acted as Safety Champion by partnering with Operations Leaders to oversee safety committee and related activities. Created a cross-functional team to complete Job Safety Analyses and investigate work incidents.Started as an HR Generalist, managing day-to-day HR operations, then promoted to HR Manager in 2020.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Oversaw operations within the facility for staff of 200+ employees (24/7, union environment).Overall supervision of all departments and levels of staff, including department heads, managers, supervisors.Implemented new methods for process improvement in various departments and streamlined processes with corporate (Savings of $10,000+ in one week for durable medical equipment being charged to the facility; savings of $65,000+ overall).Managed inventory of all nursing supplies and durable medical equipment.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Directed and administered all HR functions within the facility for staff of 200+ employees (24/7, union environment), including full-cycle recruitment (including supervisory, licensed professional, and evergreen positions), orientation, labor and employment laws (FMLA, ADA, LOA, WC, etc.), HRIS, employee relations, compensation, continuous improvement, benefits administration, etc.Supervised reception, business, and medical records departments (6 direct reports)Managed trust funds for all residents and maintained a secure cash balance at all times.Promoted to Assistant Administrator in 2017.

Rockford, Illinois, Us

Managed all insurance patient charts and coordination of care, including insurance authorizations for procedures, coding, billing, event planning, collections; scheduling; etc.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Managed all day-to-day activities within facility, including compliance, coding, billing, payments, scheduling, vendors, continuous improvement, insurance authorizations and verifications, medical records, collections, etc.Implemented new electronic medical records system and trained others.Implemented new best practices that were adopted across the entire company at all locations.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management - Summa Cum Laude

Associates Degree, Business Management - High Honors

Leadership Institute, Organizational Leadership