Shandee Ewert, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Execute global human resource programs, including compensation, benefits, and leave for 650 remote and in-office employees across 8 countries and 25 U.S. states, including California. Administer employee life, disability, health, and other insurance programs. Oversee compensation and benefits compliance and reporting processes including 5500, EEO-1, and affirmative action planning. Partner with leadership at all levels of the organization to provide HR consultation, acting as a trusted advisor… Show more Execute global human resource programs, including compensation, benefits, and leave for 650 remote and in-office employees across 8 countries and 25 U.S. states, including California. Administer employee life, disability, health, and other insurance programs. Oversee compensation and benefits compliance and reporting processes including 5500, EEO-1, and affirmative action planning. Partner with leadership at all levels of the organization to provide HR consultation, acting as a trusted advisor to both people managers and individual contributors.Onboarded 450+ employees across 8 countries in 18 months through 4 acquisitions. Implemented new benefits including parental support and bonding leave, paid FMLA and Canadian RRSP. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Semester at Sea is a 4-month, multi-country study abroad program that promotes global and intercultural understanding with emphasis on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). Sailed to 11 countries while delivering workshops and offering one-on-one coaching to encourage voyagers' continued personal and professional growth.Led cultural immersion programs in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Brazil. Planned and facilitated outcomes-based voyager workshops to advance… Show more Semester at Sea is a 4-month, multi-country study abroad program that promotes global and intercultural understanding with emphasis on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). Sailed to 11 countries while delivering workshops and offering one-on-one coaching to encourage voyagers' continued personal and professional growth.Led cultural immersion programs in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Brazil. Planned and facilitated outcomes-based voyager workshops to advance multi-dimensional wellness and understanding of global DEI issues. Co-managed shipboard community of 500, including crisis response. Applied intercultural communication skills in a global professional context. Successfully completed one-semester contract with strong recommendations. Show less

Performed HR functions for Residence Life and Housing team, which served 4,800 residents across 2 campuses with a budget of $45M. Filled positions with skilled and enthusiastic candidates who enhanced the organization. Created engaging onboarding and ongoing development programs for employees to help them prepare and excel. Recruitment: Oversaw annual full life-cycle recruitment 300 part-time and hourly staff and assisted with recruitment processes for full-time staff, prioritizing… Show more Performed HR functions for Residence Life and Housing team, which served 4,800 residents across 2 campuses with a budget of $45M. Filled positions with skilled and enthusiastic candidates who enhanced the organization. Created engaging onboarding and ongoing development programs for employees to help them prepare and excel. Recruitment: Oversaw annual full life-cycle recruitment 300 part-time and hourly staff and assisted with recruitment processes for full-time staff, prioritizing diverse candidate pools and inclusive practices. Established and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hiring managers and divisional leadership, to complete projects, author strategic plans, and meet company needs. Adapted available software to serve as ATS. Training & Development: Planned and executed annual onboarding and ongoing development opportunities using ADDIE model for 136 full- and part-time staff, including both asynchronous and synchronous training. Created, analyzed, and applied assessment data to improve future trainings and recruitment processes. Planning & Employee Relations:Directly supervised 11 master's-level professionals with reporting line of 6 full-time staff, 35 part-time staff, and 60 hourly staff. Oversaw performance management processes, mediation, and employee investigations. Collaborated on strategic planning processes. Approved payroll in HRIS system (Kronos). Chaired departmental DEI Committee. Managed departmental training budget. Served in an on-call capacity for emergency response. Show less

Assisted with full life-cycle recruitment of part-time staff through process revision and applicant screening to more closely align with company goals. Co-chaired Training Task Force, planning part- and full-time staff training and ongoing monthly development for 136 staff. Managed event and payroll budgets of $75K for part-time staff. Supervised 10 part-time and 30 hourly staff. Promoted to Assistant Director.

Elmhurst, Il

Moorhead, Mn

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Emphasis: Human Resources

M.S.Ed, Adult & Higher Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Communications