Thomas Gerard Email & Phone Number

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Bannockburn, Il

- Manage a team of recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators that support not only our open corporate roles, but also the larger Talent Acquisition group as a whole- Support professional hiring across the US and Canada. My team handles an average of 75 open requisitions, including many hard to fill, unique skill set positions, for multiple levels up to and including SVP level roles.- Conducted weekly meetings with Human Resources, managers, directors, and vice presidents to discuss strategy, trends, and long range planning- Served as project manager leading and participating in multiple projects including diversity & inclusion initiatives, referral and sign-on bonus reviews, offer letter overviews, and training and development opportunities

Bannockburn, Il

- Supported over 1,200 employees at the Corporate Headquarters, including senior leadership and management, focusing on employee relations, professional development, investigations, and general guidance- Key member of a 3 person special project team that re-imagined the Exit Interview process across the US; allowed the company to reach 100% data standardization and a 50% increase in engagement - Sole coordinator responsible for tracking over 1,500 US based, COVID necessitated, furloughs, and the eventual return to work for the impacted employees across the US. Responsible for supporting rapidly changing business requirements in response to the pandemic and customer needs.- HRIS software Super User; served as subject matter expert for company-wide HRIS software (SuccessFactors) rollout answering inquiries related to the new software and providing guidance on usage

Multiple Locations

- As lead onboarding coordinator introduced a streamlined onboarding process improving efficiency by 50% and reducing costs by 15%- Created and implemented training for over 200 employees that addressed changes to the life insurance program; enabling employee compliance to reach 100%- As supervisor of the relocations department discovered inefficiencies and addressed with a new tracking system and departmental training; reduced employee complaints by over 90%- Reviewed and audited the evaluations for over 300 employees allowing the employees to be debriefed by management in a timely manner

Multiple Locations

- Utilized HRIS software in the processing of pay and benefits, entering new hire and employee updates, and researching employee information- Prepared and audited reports related to pay and benefits, employee tracking, and reimbursement- PTO administrator; ensured vacation was in the system, appropriate approval was given, and time off was charged accordingly

Davenport, Iowa Area

- Managed conferencing needs for Fortune 500 companies and federal government agencies using proprietary software to moderate teleconferences on a strict schedule- Served as a professional mentor to new hires providing initial training and helping them to develop the skills and traits necessary to succeed

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Associate'S Degree