CaRon Hughes
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources professional specializing in employee relations, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance (ADA/FMLA). Reliable and adaptable, skilled in conflict resolution/problem solving, talent acquisition, OHSA standards and performance management. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication and achieving results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Center for Human Services
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Preparing, editing, and formatting documents, reports, and memos.
- Maintaining organized physical, digital filing systems, ordering supplies, managing inventory, and coordinating schedules.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, contributing to strategic planning efforts.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval processes.
- Streamlined office procedures, reducing redundancy and increasing productivity.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Human Resource Specialist
Express Professionals
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in disbursements.
- Conducted training sessions on compliance, employee relations, and company policies for staff development.
- Analyzed employee performance metrics to identify trends and support strategic decision-making initiatives.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
People Advisor
Rivian
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Employee engagement, personnel file management, employee investigations, training and attrition reporting.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes to foster a positive workplace culture and enhance team dynamics.
- Assisted with diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at promoting an equitable work environment across all departments.
- Advocated for employee wellness programs, contributing to healthier workplace.
- Provided support during organizational restructuring efforts, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while ensuring fair treatment of affected employees.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
People Experience Guide
Rivian
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Onboarding, employee verification, personnel file management, training, benefit advisor, DEI coordinator.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Assisted employees in resolving conflicts through mediation services, leading to improved working relationships among team members.
- Assisted with diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating more inclusive workplace.
- Resolved employee disputes with empathy and professionalism, maintaining harmonious work environment.
Recruiter
Wilber
02.2015 - 10.2020
- Coordinated hiring events, recruited, interviewed, hired, onboarded and employee engagement.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline the recruitment process and maintain candidate records.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration of new hires into teams.
- Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
Education
Associates - General Insurance
The Institutes
01-2019
Skills
- OFFICE MANAGEMENT
- OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS
- WORKDAY
- SERVICE NOW
- SAP
- SMARTSHEETS
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- HAI TRAINING
- SHAREPOINT
- PAYLOCITY
- ADP
- EMPLOYEE NAVIGATOR
- TRELLO
- APPLICANTPRO
LEADERSHIP
- Community Leadership Award
- Neighborhood Works
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Center for Human Services
04.2025 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
Express Professionals
10.2024 - 01.2025
People Advisor
Rivian
02.2023 - 06.2024
People Experience Guide
Rivian
11.2020 - 01.2024
Recruiter
Wilber
02.2015 - 10.2020
Associates - General Insurance
The Institutes