Jillian Straub, Phr Email & Phone Number

Rocky River, Ohio, United States

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources (HR) department to align with the strategic objectives of the company and foster an inclusive culture. Evaluates and makes recommendations on programs, policies, performance management, benefit programs, recruitment/retention of top talent, and ongoing development for the entire company.• Manages HR team focusing on professional development, supportive coaching, and open communication to provide exceptional and reliable customer service to employees.• Consults and guides leadership on organizational structure, labor planning, and policies and procedures to maintain fairness, consistency, and adherence to our core values.• Recreated employee handbook to reflect up-to-date HR laws, best practices, and regulations and acts as liaison to outside counsel to protect the company from legal liability.• Oversees recruitment, including expense management, process optimization, and job offers to attract, hire, and retain high-quality employees.• Fosters relationships with temporary agencies, HRIS vendor, insurance broker, and background check provider to secure reliable and cost-effective supplier performance.

Richfield, Oh

Consulted with managers, executives, and owners of client organizations on hiring, promotions, harassment investigations, disciplinary notices, coaching sessions, performance reviews, and terminations. Drafted employee handbooks, policies and procedures, job descriptions, and ensured compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, and DOL. Developed and conducted employee and manager trainings. • Delivered expert-level day-to-day HR consultation to executives regarding approximately 1,000 employees across multiple properties and states, achieving award-winning 97.9 client retention.• Evaluated HR practices and initiated and executed a long-term HR strategy to guide the client relationship and strengthen the HR function within the client organization.• Independently conducted thorough harassment and discrimination investigations and consulted with attorneys to avoid legal action.• Developed and conducted training sessions to instruct employees and leadership on supervisory skills, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, time management, and best practices when terminating an employee to provide a knowledgeable workforce.• Hand-picked to earn Red Cross certification and conducted CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen training for organizations nationwide, resulting in an additional revenue stream and a more comprehensive solution for clients.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Fulfilled employee needs, directed traffic, compiled and maintained union grievance paperwork, scheduled board of adjustments, monitored and processed work card applications, filed EEO-1 annual report, and handled unemployment representation.• Researched and prepared documents for unemployment claims, drafted appeals to the board of review, and resourcefully represented the company at unemployment hearings maintaining an overall win ratio of 78%.• Facilitated weekly training sessions concerning the prevention of harassment and discrimination in the workplace, HIPAA, discipline, and exceptional customer service• Maintained confidential employee information by utilizing the HRIS system to guarantee up-to-date and accurate employee records.• Monitored required work card status for over 1,800 employees, ensuring legal and safe operations for multiple properties and departments to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.• Compiled and maintained union grievance paperwork and scheduled board of adjustments to conform with collective bargaining agreements.• Proactively researched and implemented safety improvements as a nominated and appointed member of the Safety Committee.