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Chicago, Illinois, United States

West Chicago, Illinois, United States

Planned and executed employee performance management processes, such as performance evaluations and coaching. Maintainedaccurate and up-to-date reporting by administering HRIS management, such as data entry, data management, and system maintenance.Identified and resolved complex issues regarding job performance, interpersonal conflicts, and other HR matters. Developed andcommunicated HR policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with legal requirements of employment, labor laws, EEOC regulatio ns,and other relevant legislation. Welcomed new hires by providing training and onboarding to promote company culture.• Employee Engagement and Rewards: Proficient in planning and managing employee recognition and rewards programs to createa positive and motivating workplace culture. Achieved a 25% increase in overall employee satisfaction through programimplementation.• Training and Development: Experienced in providing comprehensive training and development programs that enhance theskillsets of diverse teams, driving improved performance and fostering growth.• Recruitment Strategies: Adept at devising and executing robust recruitment strategies to engage and retain top talent. Reducedtime-to-hire by nearly 40% through streamlined processes.• Strategic Leadership: Key member of core leadership teams, aligning HR programs with strategic business initiatives to driveorganizational success.• Employee Retention: Successfully deployed strategic HR initiatives, resulting in a 10% reduction in voluntary employeeturnover, strengthening organizational stability.• Compensation Analysis: Conducted a thorough compensation analysis using industry benchmarks, leading to the developmentof companywide pay grades and corresponding total rewards packages.• HR Software Proficiency: Expertise in ADP Totalsource, ADP Workforce Now, Workable, Office, and Sharepoint, ensuringefficient and effective HR operations.

Chicago, Il

Hired and selected new employees across different departments for optimum performance enhancement. Designed and delivered new learning materials and management system for diverse departments. Created and oversaw new employee training content and on-boarding. Examined potential leaders and offered comprehensive training by creating and delivering leadership program. Demonstrated skills in online (LMS) and classroom training. • Performed job and task analyses to document job duties and requirements.• Introduced continuing education training and talent development programs through close collaboration with department leaders.• Planned and applied performance improvement strategies by coordinating with top management.• Reduced turnover through implementation and management of new hire onboarding and training.• Expert in Ultipro, Workable, Litmos, Confluence, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology