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Dekalb, Illinois, United States

• Provides all HR reporting directly to senior-level employees, HR functional partners, and other internal and external stakeholders using SQL-based queries and Microsoft Office tools• Tailors standard and ad hoc analysis and reporting to meet client needs by defining requirements and formats, assessing request complexity, and developing relevant reports• Assists HR leadership in IT and vendor engagement on system integrations and upgrades, process enhancements, reporting and data analysis to meet business needs• Cultivates positive relationships with IT, NIU senior management, and the HRS customer base• Creates, evaluates, and maintains SQL queries in PeopleSoft (Oracle) systems• Works closely with HR partners on preparing mandatory annual reports including the Illinois State Legislature Budget Report (ISL Forms), internal and external auditing requests, workforce agency reporting, EEO reporting, and Board of Trustees’ reports

Dekalb, Illinois, United States

• Managed position requests for 8 divisions/colleges and over 100 departments, using PeopleAdmin systems • Coordinated and facilitated employment offer approvals and documentation for faculty and professional staff hiring• Reviewed and maintained employee documentation for currency and accuracy, including employment contracts, personnel identification, mandated training, and academic transcript records• Created, reviewed, and audited employment action entries for accuracy, currency, and compliance• Analyzed, organized, and delivered compensation data along with findings to aid in collective bargaining negotiations

Dekalb, Illinois, United States

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to monitor/manage position requests, job postings, and hiring for 6 divisions• Analyzed data for Classification & Compensation projects, provided conclusions, recommended best course of action, and facilitated negotiations with departments to address position and desk audit requests when needed• Compiled salary analyses for 5 NIU campuses and submitted documentation to the State Universities Civil Service System

Dekalb, Illinois, United States

• Classified university positions per Illinois State University Civil Service System specifications• Evaluated resumes and recommend eligibility of applicant for positions in compliance with state-mandated minimum requirements

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities: - Practice change management through aiding fellow students in their transition from high school to college- Help students reach academic goals through coaching and guiding their learning outside of the classroom- Continually develop communication, active listening, and networking skills to make tutoring sessions more valuable for tutees Certifications:- CRLA Level I and Level II Certifications - Tutor Essentials Certification – Purdue University (CRLA endorsed)- Online Tutoring Essentials Certification – West Virginia University- Rock Valley College Tutor Certification

Byron, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities: - Tried to see things from the positions of teammates to help anticipate needs for processes to run smoothly- Set goals and managed time to fulfill orders with the highest level of quality, efficiency, and accuracy- Practiced excellence in customer service to ensure that customers had a positive interaction with the company

Master'S Of Science, Data Analytics, 4.0/4.0

Bachelor'S Of Science, Human Resources Management And Services, 4.0 / 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Student Organization - Positions Held: Community Service Co-coordinator, Women.

Associate Of Science - As, Pre-Nursing Studies, 3.74 / 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Student Organization- Positions Held: President, Treasurer, Worship Leader.