• Culture & Career Champion• Collaborate and adapt HR strategies into actionable initiatives that address sales function needs• On-boarding and Retention; Full-Cycle Recruitment and Organizational Development• Change Management leadership; emphasis on progress, simplicity and customer-centric response• Responsible for compliance and auditing of all HR related policies and procedures as it pertains to the Sales team, in accordance with federal and state laws.• Managed Workers Compensation • Created and maintains safety education training program through a remote Virtual Safety Committee of over 800 employees• Models and promotes an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership• Partner with the corporate centers of excellence in Compensation, HRIS, Talent Management, Payroll and Benefits.• Manages KeHE’s performance management process including merit, quarterly and annual incentives• Provide coaching and advisement to VP’s, Directors and Regional leaders

• Coordinated retirement and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Researched and analyzed healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance.• Designed a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of a changing workforce• Evaluated the costs and benefits of wellness programs, life and long-term care insurance, and employee assistance programs.• Advised management on resolving benefits issues.• Built and maintained relationships with health and retirement plan providers.• Assisted employees by explaining benefits and appealing decisions made by insurance companies.• Liaison between all health plan representatives and employee benefits.• Prepared and developed communication and education materials.• Oversaw maintenance of employee benefits files and updating of employee payroll records.• Evaluated and revised internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.• Ensured compliance with applicable government regulations

• Partnered with project site leaders to proactively forecast staffing needs, assist in identifying workforce market pressure such as wages, per diem, schedule.• Participated in all TA project risk mitigation to ensure we addressed proactively all HR steps required for successful staffing of TA projects.• Partnered with project team and/or managers to ensure clear outline of project requirements to meet client needs and for early determination of workforce requirement in terms of # of craft and project schedule. • Supported and guided project teams on how to handle and document disciplinary issues while ensuring we treat all with dignity and respect and consistency. • Conducted investigations regarding employee relations concerns

• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining employee benefits program.• Coordinates process for probationary and annual evaluations.• Responsible for all employee relations concerns.• Responsible for IDES unemployment requests and hearings.• Responsible for full recruiting cycle of all positions within SPR. • Coordinate and conduct New Hire Orientation bi-weekly. • Establishes and reviews written personnel policies.• Handles termination and discharge procedures.• Maintains attendance program.• Maintains and approves all invoicing related to Human Resources, including but not limited to: benefit billing (medical, dental, life, long-term disability, vision), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.• Conduct CPI training as needed.• Ensure that all confidential information is maintained in locked storage.• Attend college, university and community job fairs (as needed)• Responsible for IDPH and OSHA paperwork.• Prepare and conduct Computer training for receptionist and managers. • Assists with monthly and quarterly Employee Recognition programming. • Responsible for administering paperwork for Workman’s Compensation and FMLA.• Consistently monitoring TB tests, and nursing requirements for the state.• Maintains and updates medical documentation, return to work dates, lost work time tracking.• Responsible for all OSHA mandated requirements