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CARRIE ANDERSON

CARRIE ANDERSON

Round Lake,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

WATTERSON
12.2018 - 03.2023
  • Managed all employee relations issues, resulting in zero agency claims
  • Developed written policies that applied to all employees
  • Created hybrid schedule that allowed employee flexibility
  • Structured and implemented programs and policies in these areas, training, compensation structures, benefit packages, bonus structures, on-boarding orientations
  • Slashed pre-employment costs by 45% by in-depth vendor vetting
  • Regularly met with C-suite to discuss potential risk to company while maintaining best interest of employees
  • Performed bi-weekly payroll for three different companies
  • Ensured all mandated reports (EEO, ACA, 5500 etc.) were completed on time and accurately
  • Created new hire experience to ensure all new employees were onboarded and followed for first 90 days
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
  • Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.

Human Resource Generalist

CEANNATE CORP
05.2015 - 12.2018
  • Developed performance management system to include non-exempt employees
  • Created new polices to include point system attendance, PTO in lieu of vacation/sick, social media and others
  • Immigrations Work Authorization process
  • Key contributor in employee benefit process including open enrollment, negotiations, claims issues and carrier issues
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
  • Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace.
  • Managed employee rewards programs.
  • Built comprehensive employee recruiting strategy.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Enabled transition of 273 employees from paper time sheets to electronic, eliminating manual time entry

Human Resource Manager

REXCON, LLC
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Recruitment for all positions
  • Employee relations
  • OSHA logs, safety committee, installed AED and first aid stations
  • Plan administrator for all medical, dental, life and 401(k)
  • Created policies for progressive discipline and training program for management
  • Counseled employees on performance issues and created Performance Improvement Plans
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment

Human Resource Manager

OHIO MEDICAL CORPORATION
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Simplified direct deposit process and form
  • Created PTO policy to convert from vacation/sick
  • Global HR Support for Canadian subsidiary
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
  • Key contributor in renewal process for benefits
  • Processed EEO1 and Vets100
  • Recruiter for all positions including production staff with outsourced agencies
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

Human Resource Generalist

AVT EVENT TECHNOLOGIES
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Employee Relations/ Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Benefit administration (including negotiations, processing monthly invoices and manual updates
  • Policy creations, new employee on-boarding and training
  • Recruitment and retention and exit interviews
  • Assisted with the transition of ADP to SAP
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.

Education

PHR/SPHR study course -

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
2012

Business Management

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05.1993

School - General Studies

Round Lake Senior High
Round Lake
06.1989

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Microsoft Windows – Microsoft Office Suite - Great Plains Dynamics – People Soft – SAP/GUI – Lotus Notes – Internet Explore – Outlook-
  • ADP HRIS, PayExpert, Workforce Now, - Paylocity -Paycor
  • Culture Transformation
  • Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Employee Morale Building
  • Recruiting and Hiring Oversight
  • Company Leadership
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Conduct Orientations and Training
  • Employee Orientation
  • Benefits and Compensation Management
  • HR Metrics
  • Staff Supervision
  • Training Program Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Orienting New Employees
  • HR Databases
  • Workforce Trends and Analysis
  • Staff Recruitment Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Forecast Employment Needs
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
  • Strategy Development
  • Acquisition Integration
  • Business Legal Compliance
  • Human Resources Administration
  • Employee Appraisals
  • Data Analytics
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Employee Relations
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Relationship Building Skills
  • New Hire Paperwork
  • Training Development
  • Wages And Salary
  • Talent Acquisition And Training

Affiliations

HIPAA and HR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ Licenses SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Director of Human Resources

WATTERSON
12.2018 - 03.2023

Human Resource Generalist

CEANNATE CORP
05.2015 - 12.2018

Human Resource Manager

REXCON, LLC
10.2014 - 04.2015

Human Resource Manager

OHIO MEDICAL CORPORATION
01.2014 - 10.2014

Human Resource Generalist

AVT EVENT TECHNOLOGIES
01.2010 - 01.2014

PHR/SPHR study course -

College of Lake County

Business Management

Western Illinois University

School - General Studies

Round Lake Senior High

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