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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

• Ensures all program information, websites, policies, schedules, catalogue and handbooks are accurate and up to date• Serves as the editor for the catalogue and handbook updates for the School of Nursing collaborating with the SON Director and associate directors• Posts the program policies, handbooks, and other relevant information on the W (shared) drive and update and maintain websites and ensure accuracies as appropriate• Serves as the liaison for marketing and communication for the School of Nursing • Maintains all school records and systems, including confidential student files, syllabi, course schedules, teaching evaluations, Castlebranch, Typhon, etc.• Generates reports using school data, survey tools, and predictive analysis for regulatory and accreditation requirements, in consultation with other University Offices• Ensures proper filing of all official records, proper security access to official records, proper disposal of records based on university policy, and proper inventory of all of the school’s technology/equipment

Chicago, Il, Us

• Provides clerical and administrative support to HR•Maintains up-to-date and accurate client files and database•Handles data entry and other administrative tasks•Responsible for processing Form I-9s and entering the information into HRIS system(BlueSky, Campus Connect, ImageNow)•Processes hiring and terminations for student workers and faculty and staff•Meet with new employees for new hire paperwork •Maintains the Visa Expiry Report for international students and follows up with proper identification per Form I-9 guidelines.

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

★ Recruited to function in a dual role, leading HR functions and assisting with store operations management. Serve as primary HR contact and Subject Matter Expert for employees and management. Answer employee HR questions, address concerns, and advise management on HR compliance. Recruit and maintain diverse talent acquisition for the front store and pharmacy.• Directly lead and supervise a staff of up to ten non-pharmacy employees. Analyze and evaluate all operations reports and business reviews.• Recruit, interview, and hire store staff, which resulted in the training of up to seven new employees on job responsibilities, company, and store policies.• Ensure the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction, providing exceptional customer service to the general public and employees. Provide answers, resolve issues, and strengthen retention rates and loyalty.• Process payroll for store and pharmacy employees as well as monitor and control labor costs for up to 15 employees. Manage and enter PTO and Vacation time.• Coached a training team of 15 people through the development and implementation of a new customer-focused training program.• Onboard new associates with follow-up during 30, 60, and 90-day periods.• Apply knowledge and provide advisement on Federal and State Laws, OSHA regulations, and FMLA practices.• Enroll employees in annual benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) disbursements, employee stock options, etc.• Ensure proper record maintenance and confidentiality. Maintain records for the company specified period, and destroy as needed.• Process annual merit reviews and employee merit raises.

Itasca, Il, Us

★ Managed all district human resources functions. Oversaw six Human Resources managers and six Human Resources Coordinators for ten stores. Assisted with benefits to 150 employees per store during open enrollment periods.• Led daily HR operations, including coaching and mentoring up to 150 HR staff employees per store.• Authored and monitored KPIs and created team and personal success plans. Served as SME for any issues the HR team encountered.• Attended district and regional meetings and manager training sessions to remain current on the company, store initiatives, policy changes, and system updates.• Maintained knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment laws in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, such as employment discrimination, anti-harassment, safety, wage-hour, and immigration laws to fulfill management duties in a fair and lawful manner.• Served as interim Grocery Assistant Manager until successfully recruited as a permanent hire.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

★ Managed general operations with an emphasis on maintaining and exuding Kohl’s Best Practices. Developed solutions to inefficiencies in operational processes.• Recruited 50 skilled and motivated staff, resulting in a 20% increase in employee retention.• Assessed company spending and identified areas for improvement. • Maintained and completed payroll for 100+ employees.• Conducted exit interviews and recruited for assigned positions.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

★ Oversaw the HR function related to employee relations, training, payroll, compliance, compensation strategy, and benefits administration. Planned and conducted new hire orientation and maintained accurate employee records for up to 150 employees.• Revamped the orientation process to include 60% more active participation, increased engagement, and decreased time from four hours down to two hours, resulting in a quicker and smoother transition into the workplace.• Recruited new staff and oversaw and conducted new hire orientation for up to 10 employees per orientation.• Orchestrated annual open enrollment and educated up to 150 employees regarding their benefit options, resulting in reduced benefit corrections and a smoother enrollment process.• Maintained and ensured compliance with Federal, state, and local laws, while ensuring staffing consistencies through the management of work schedule plans and staff absences.• Monitored the performance evaluation program and participated in developing department goals. • Processed unemployment and updated job descriptions, employee contact information, and other confidential information. • Completed I-9 forms on the date of hire that employees enrolled in benefits and addressed employee concerns. • Coached and assisted managers on employee relations, including providing guidance on behavior and performance matters, ADA accommodations, complicated attendance, and leave of absence matters, as well as investigation matters while ensuring consistency and legal compliance.• Filed Workman’s Comp claims and maintained OSHA log yearly. Exemplified honest and ethical behavior.