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• Manage all employee and labor relations, performance management and legal issues.• Lead all recruitment campaigns, employee communications and employee engagement programs.• Perform market studies and annual compensation plan design.• Cost personnel and benefit expense for annual budget.• Serve as IRMA’s partner for worker’s compensation claims management and IPBC’s partner for benefit plan offering and overall administration.• Established and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors, negotiating and managing contracts to ensure cost-effective HR solutions.

Northbrook, Il, Us

HR Consultant for Municipal Clients.Village of Hinsdale, January 2020 - July 2021 - (Part-time)Working directly for the Village Manager, serve as the Village's HR Director for HR related items; labor and employee relations, policy and program development, workforce planning and recruitment, compensation and benefits and IRMA and IPBC partnership.Northbrook Park District, April 2019 - March 2020Conducted HR operational audit of several HR functional areas; recruitment and selection, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, training and risk management through discovery interviews and detailed program review. Compiled comprehensive findings report with suggested action items. Led HRIS system review and selection (Paycom).Working with operational leaders, spearheaded part-time Pay Plan review and re-design.Led the successful recruitment and selection process for the Director of Marketing and Communications and Senior Human Resources Manager positions.

Human Resources Consultant for organizations ranging from municipalities to family owned operations of 10 - 20 employees.Private Sector Clients:Employee RelationsLegal ComplianceBusiness Process EngineeringEmployee Benefits RedesignRecruitment - Full CycleWorkplace InvestigationsEmployee Handbooks - Research, Redesign and DraftVendor ManagementMunicipal Clients:(2012 - present) Consulting directly with municipalities or in partnership with two local labor and employment law firms to prepare municipal clients for labor negotiations and arbitration. Collect, analyze and prepare complex spreadsheets and exhibits for clients. Work includes data collection on health insurance plan design and costs, wages, total compensation, municipal financial data as well as internal and external comparability. 2005 - 2007 (while living in California), Consultant to the Modesto City Employees Association (MCEA). MCEA's 440 members provide essential services in the Public Works, Water, Finance and Information Technology Departments for the City.

Naperville, Il, Us

Partnered with clients in real estate, hospitality, construction, financial services and higher education. Primary Projects:• HRIS: assisted multiple clients with the strategy, RFP, selection, negotiation, implementation and optimization of new Human Capital software. Served as internal Project Manager on three system implementations since 2015; UltiPro to ADP, ADP to Paycom and ADP to UltiPro. Managed two implementations of TSheets by QuickBooks and one implementation of TimeClock Plus.• Business Process Engineering: assessed a client’s current Human Capital procedures, recommended process improvements, and oversaw the implementation of the business process reengineering.• Interim Roles: Director of Human Resources for a small University, Human Resources Business Partner for a real estate management firm, which included payroll duties and part-time Human Resources leadership at a small College. In 2019, provided interim HR leadership for a mid-sized College.• Organizational Review: review of HR department structure, systems and initiatives with detailed recommendations for structure realignment and operational changes to drive results.• Benefits: partnered with clients on benefit sourcing and selection to include medical, dental, QSEHRA, and 401(k). Managed ACA compliance for Clients within their HRIS.• Employee Relations: partnered with client to design three reduction in forces including meeting with affected employees to terminate employment. Worked with managers to develop Performance Improvement Plans for underperforming employees.• Employee Handbooks: research and developed legally compliant Employee Handbooks for several clients.• Recruitment: full-cycle recruitment.

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Led, planned and managed the seven member operational group dedicated to the delivery of employment and employee relations services for the City’s 1,000 employees (at the time, 40% unionized). • Responsible for all recruitment and selection, program and policy development, employee and labor relations, performance management, employee related communications and division budget development and implementation. • Position required a strong facilitation, coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skill set. The ability to multi-task, work under pressure and adjust easily to the changing environment was critical. My positive attitude, approachable demeanor and ability to problem solve led to my success.

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Worked primarily with the Police and Fire departments. Managed recruitment and selection for all non-sworn personnel. Advised Command Staff and front-line supervisors on all facets of human resources management.Responsible for all employee and labor relations activities for nearly 500 employees.Actively served on City's Negotiation Team for the SEIU and FOP labor contracts.

Arlington Heights, Il, Us

M.S, Management & Organizational Behavior

Bachelor Of Arts, English; Business