Samarra Exum, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, FMLA, FFCRA, company benefits, time & attendance, compensation and employee relations.
• Support and be a critical resource for different HR projects (assumption of the Recorder of Deeds Office, development of HR processes, assisted with Covid-19 protocols)
• Assist with the recruiting process by creating job descriptions for various roles and scheduling interviews.
• On-boarding and off-boarding 500+ election workers during the election cycle, updating the HRIS system to document any changes.
• Manage full cycle payroll for over 250+ employees (union and nonunion employees) including salary changes stemming from overtime, bonuses, and payroll adjustments.
• Process new and existing FMLA, Parental Leaves and FFCRA. Determined eligibility and availability of leave time for each employee requesting FMLA, Parental Leave and FFCRA. Communicated all approval and denials for the.

Greater Chicago Area

• Interpret, explained and enforced human resources policies to keep staff in compliance with federal and state standards.
• Worked with HR management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends.
• Handled the payment processing of vendor invoice through the JD Edwards accounting system.
• Provided reports on expenses paid to HR vendors.
• Conducted new hire orientation for all new employees at the Authority. Enter all new hires into ADP WorkForce Now.
• Administered and monitored ADP WorkForce Now probationary and annual performance review cycle.

Greater Chicago Area

• Performed administrative tasks including, but not limited to; preparing confidential/technical reports, copying, filing documents related to Authority employees.
• Generated formal HR correspondences such as memos, notifications, etc.
• Assisted with the recruiting of the Authority's Summer/Seasonal Internship Program including,attending job fairs/events, scheduled interviews, recruiting, reference checks and new internshiporientation.
• Maintained compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as established organizationalstandards.
• Maintained employee personal files (active, inactive, retirement) and act as the Record RetentionCoordinator.
• Assisted the department Director in the planning and execution of logistics for the Authority meetingsand special events. Made arrangements for audio-visual, transportation and other services

Chicago IL

• Human Resources Coordinator
• Conducted onboarding orientation for Paid Work Experience Interns.
• Collected I9 forms and all other documents needed to be placed in personnel records.
• Oversaw the time & attendance process to ensure accurate hours worked and communicated withinterns to ensure all timesheets were submitted.Career Service Manager
• Handled a case load of over 100 clients to ensure they completed the WIOA Program (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act)
• Counseled students with career planning and job search strategies.

Oak Forest IL

• Provided superior customer service to all customers and employees.
• Completed all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative dutiesaccurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provided positive guest service in all areas and responded to complaints, taking any and allappropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Ensured a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents andcompleted accident reports promptly if a guest or employee was injured.
• Developed employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations andconducting performance reviews.

Downers Grove IL

• Conducted interviews with prospective students; evaluated the prospective students' needs, interest and qualifications to make an informed decision to further their education.
• Consistently achieved the expected goals and objectives of quantitative and qualitative metrics as defined for the Admissions Advisor.
• Presented information in a factual and ethical manner.
• Upheld all school policies, procedures, integrity, and ethical standards,

Chicago IL

• Inbound/outbound call center conducting phone screen interviews with candidates who were seeking employment with our clients.
• Evaluated and scheduled candidates’ response to determine the next phase in the employment process.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Human Resources Management And Services

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Administration And Management, General