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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.
Saatchi & Saatchi XRegional Talent Manager
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2015Chicago, Illinois, United StatesProvided HR services and guidance to agency locations in Chicago and Cincinnati.
• Lead locations through performance review process; created development plans for each person; fostered performance improvement plans as needed.
• Managed all employee relations issues: counseling, satisfaction surveys, disciplinary actions
• Created retention and rewards programs.
DOPHR | Human Resources ConsultingHuman Resources Operations Consultant
Jan. 2013Greater Chicago AreaProvided bespoke consulting and project management services for small companies across the US, working on such projects as policy creation, employee relations, discrimination and investigations, and managing and interpreting C-Suite 360 reviews. Client list available upon request.
Make-A-Wish IllinoisHuman Resources & Office Operations Manager
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2013Chicago, ILManaged the HR function as a sole contributor for offices in Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, and Collinsville, IL
• Advised leadership on HR issues per the Foundation’s strategic plan.
• Audited all HR operation functions and initiated process improvements. • Developed a compensation and rewards strategy that included job descriptions revisions, job grading and slotting, compa ratios and salary bands. • Processed semi-monthly payroll and managed benefits administration including open enrollment, retirement accounts, and payroll deductions.
• Interpreted policies and educated employees and managers regarding the appropriate application.
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