I bring my passion for finding top quality talent to lead UL in the next generation of science, technology, and engineering to work every day. As a trusted partner, I work alongside innovative leaders that support the UL mission of making the world more safe, secure and sustainable. Supporting the IT, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Sales roles within the organization.

Recruitment Professional and Talent Acquisition Leader in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, and Accounting/Finance.

Experienced HR professional with strong recruiting and sourcing background. Responsible for full life cycle recruitment for Midwest Region to attract top tier talent. Strong leadership skills and effective in driving and managing multiple projects and initiatives. Strategically planned, developed, and lead the recruitment function for Midwest Region to attract, evaluate, and secure a highly qualified and diverse workforce supportive of strategic goals and objectives.Managed high requisition workload, exceeding recruitment goals for past 2 years by developing talent pipelines by advanced internet sourcing through Linkedin, Indeed, Facebook and other social media sites. Sourced, provided detailed interviewing, made recommendations to hiring managers, negotiated compensation, extended offers to qualified candidates. Developed company wide interviewing guides for exempt and non exempt roles. Utilizing behavior based interviewing techniques for more robust interview standards and compliance. Managed the creation/use on new sourcing channels, including social media, on-line networking, job fairs, community outreach, industry group participation. Trained exempt leadership interviewing skills and was on project team implementing new iCims ATS system. Project lead for creating and implementing 90- day onboarding program to engage new hires from day one to integrate into Crate Culture.

Responsible for executing HR initiatives on a professional level to provide strategic partnership with business leadership teams. Responsible for leading all HR functional areas: employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance in order to drive sustained operational and service excellence.Counselled and coached leaders to increase their understanding and application of HR processes as well as guiding them in managing employee situations; Manage and resolve complex employee relations. Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all organizational personnel; assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.Manage all FMLA/ADA/Workers Compensation leave processes - including requests, approval, extended, and return to work compliance.Facilitated all recruitment, New Hire Orientation, and On- Boarding.First point of contact for investigating employee relations issues conducting investigations and advised business leaders in disciplinary decisions.Led and was active in all aspects of safety committee, organizing safety talks, OSHA training and compliance, accident investigations. Worked strongly and closely with senior management team and respective areas to implement processes and procedures ensuring continuous improvements in efficiencies.Coordinated and led on-site engagement events and wellness initiatives, including benefits week, holiday parties, and longevity luncheon.

Human Resources Manager with a focus on Recruitment and Development at flagship State Street store. Experienced in high volume recruitment for all roles in retail environment. Senior leader supporting culture of company with superior customer service skills both internally and externally.Led all recruiting and sourcing efforts for State Street Flagship store of 3,000 employees. Oversaw Manager in Training and Internship Program supporting developing new leaders growing in positionLed Succession Planning Committee, supporting business partners in identifying internal talent. Supporting and directing individual development plans and guiding process through promotionsSuccessfully supported employee relations for HR policies and procedures including employee discipline, performance managementPart of senior leadership team, oversaw store management and was called into escalated customer service situations offering expertise in resolutions.Managed FMLA/Worker Comp compliance through attention to detail, organized planning.