The Chicago Community TrustHuman Resources Business Partner/Talent Manager
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2025Chicago, Illinois, United StatesResponsible for HR communications, payroll and accruals, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, full-cycle recruitment, staffing, succession planning, exit interviews, policy development and interpretation, managing the intern program, and office and facility management.
• Administered various HR operations, including onboarding, payroll, employee relations, compensation, full-cycle recruitment, staffing, exit interviews, policy development, and the intern program.
• Designed and led the Trust’s talent acquisition program, achieving a 40% workforce growth across all levels, from front-line staff to C-suite executives.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive organizational compensation strategy, including new hires, promotions, lateral moves, rehires, and annual merit increases; conducted annual salary benchmarking against the labor market.
• Managed the organization’s HRIS and facilitated semi-monthly payrolls.
• Conducted regular reviews and assessments of HR policies and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and cultural alignment; maintained the policy database and employee handbook.
• Oversaw all internal communications regarding staffing changes.
• Spearheaded monthly workforce discussions with team leaders to assess needs and plan for succession.