Mary Pullen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

The number two HR position for the ALA and “right hand” to the current Associate Executive Director of Human Resources. My role is that of strategic partner to management, valued resource for association staff, and an association policy, employment law and compliance expert for HR staff.  Compensation and Talent Management that includes executive level searches New hire orientation and onboarding program Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Selected for the association's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) cross functional team  Benefit and retirement cost reporting as part of total compensation  Employee Relations and mentoring, coaching of HR staff and others where appropriate Performance management, working with managers/supervisors regarding staff  Supervising, mentoring, and developing HR interns and other HR support staff Training and development recommendations based on association goals/objectives Employee Policy initiatives, research, and development Coordination of internship program – all ALA locations

Chicago, Il

I successfully managed the staffing, recruitment, and internship program for the association with an over 90% success rate in hiring and low industry turnover rate. This included all of the logistics and search strategies for open positions in the Chicago, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC office; using professional agencies and coordinating with local universities as appropriate. Additionally, I facilitated the internal job bidding process for internal candidates while practicing sound employee relations with an understanding of ALA's organizational structure as well as extensive knowledge of personnel policy and procedure keeping the association in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding current employment practices.

Chicago, Il

Mainly non-exempt recruiting. Was introduced to all areas of Human Resource Management by the HR Director. Was also tasked with developing search processes and digital forms based on newly created compensation, selection and hiring policies.

Chicago, Il

Newly created position to act as a “connector” between the Accounting and Human Resources departments. Implemented/coordinated change from an in-house software to ADP HRIS. Created all payroll and HR forms for staff use. Responsible for the HRIS database, report-creation for the Human Resources Department and outside users, as well as data entry of all payroll related changes - new hires, promotions, terminations, benefits, garnishments, etc. Project manager/liaison for all ADP and IT issues.

Mooseheart, Il

Processed payroll (bi-weekly and semi-monthly) and employee changes for over 800 employees.

Rockville, Md

Worked at the Rockville, MD location as a Consultant. Responsibilities included - month and year end close and other accounting projects as assigned.

Mba, Human Resource Management

I went back to school for my MBA several years after obtaining my Bachelor's degree, in order to broaden my educational base of Accounting.

B.B.A., Accouting

Activities and Societies: Active in the Campus Chorale and the Chicago Student Association.One of the best experiences of my life. I loved.

High School Diploma, Accounting, English, Piano And Voice

Activities and Societies: Active in three choirs, and the drama group.