Amanda Williams
South Elgin,IL
Summary
Dependable and adaptable professional re-entering the workforce with prior experience in customer service and administration, after taking time away to support family during Covid-era remote learning and family caregiving. Known for strong communication, organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in team-oriented environments. Seeking a long-term opportunity to contribute, grow professionally, and bring a mature, reliable presence to the workplace.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Cap & Seal Co
Elgin, IL
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Accurately and manually processed weekly payroll until the successful implementation of an electronic timekeeping system.
- Calculated quarterly bonuses based on production.
- Performed full life cycle recruiting for all positions.
- Benefit Administration: Collaborated with benefit vendors and contributed to vendor selection decisions.
- Responsible for enforcing all OSHA and safety regulations as the Officer or the Safety Committee. Led safety agenda and safety minutes bimonthly, following up on open items and continued all safety training programs throughout the year.
- Responsible for employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Managed employee incentive programs to promote health and happiness.
Human Resource Assistant
Covenant Retirement Communities
Carol Stream, IL
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Accurately complied will all state and federal employment regulations.
- Implemented recruiting strategies that resulted in a dependable flow of entry level and senior candidates.
- Full life cycle recruitment for every position, including screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Communicated all employee benefits and precisely enrolled each eligible employee.
- Worked closely with 401k financial representative to encourage employee participation.
- Strictly maintained employee confidential data in HRIS.
- Processed payroll in timekeeping system and assisted management with any timekeeping issues.
- Maintained employee incidents and safety reporting as required by OSHA and assisted in the investigations of accidents and supported all prevention strategies.
Recruiting Specialist
Arlington Resources
Rolling Meadows, IL
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Successfully managed full life cycle recruiting with a Human Resource focus for temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire positions.
- Effectively developed a referral network with a natural ability to cold call and extensive experience sourcing through all available social media outlets.
- Innate ability to build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients and candidates.
- Negotiated appropriate pay rates, terms and conditions.
- Extended offers and initiated new hires on-boarding procedures.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Illinois Institute of Art
Schaumburg, IL
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Successfully managed inquiries, making meaningful contacts with prospective students and parents.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with prospective students based on their needs, interests and qualifications.
- Verified all criteria admission requirements and collaborated with financial department to ensure affordability.
- Served as a student advocate, actively problem solving and overcoming obstacles to ensure completion of degree.
Senior Assistant Financial Manager
American General Finance (Subsidiary of AIG)
09.2004 - 10.2010
- Consistent top performer in sales and insurance.
- Familiar with all aspects of consumer lending operations, including underwriting and processing loan documentation.
- Knowledge of all aspects in the collection of past due accounts, skip tracing, inside/outside adjustment activities, repossessions and bankruptcies.
- Prepared branch reports and successfully utilized data making appropriate recommendations to enhance productivity.
- Extending loan and retail credit authority, evaluating risks, inspecting collateral and closing loans.
- Actively assisted in hiring, training and terminations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Economics, Philosophy
Northern Illinois University
Skills
- Records management
- Employee relations
- Employee onboarding
- HR policies implementation
- Policy implementation
- Recruitment
- Procedures implementation
- Best practices implementation
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Cap & Seal Co
07.2016 - 12.2017
Human Resource Assistant
Covenant Retirement Communities
05.2014 - 06.2016
Recruiting Specialist
Arlington Resources
10.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Director of Admissions
Illinois Institute of Art
11.2011 - 06.2013
Senior Assistant Financial Manager
American General Finance (Subsidiary of AIG)
09.2004 - 10.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Economics, Philosophy
Northern Illinois University