Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Custom
References
Timeline
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Cassandra E. Heard

Buford,GA

Summary

Respected Human Resources Manager with extensive expertise in talent acquisition and employee relations. Multi-tasks effectively on complex projects while consistently meeting deadlines. Promotes clear communication and collaboration among departments to enhance organizational efficiency.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.

Human Resources Director

Aperion Care Nursing and Rehab
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
  • Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Handled employee conflicts efficiently while following all company procedures.

Human Resources Manager

Mayfield Care Center
Chicago, IL
06.2013 - 04.2021
  • Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
  • Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.

Human Resources Director

Cedar Pointe Nursing and Rehab
Cicero, IL
04.2007 - 05.2013
  • Assisted managers in resolving conflicts between team members by providing mediation services.
  • Provided advice on career development opportunities within the organization.
  • Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Administered workers' compensation program covering injured employees.

Human Resources Director

Alden Town Manor
Cicero, IL
08.1996 - 02.2007
  • Assisted managers in resolving conflicts between team members by providing mediation services.
  • Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations regarding employment standards such as minimum wage requirements.
  • Helped with employee transfers and referrals.

Education

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Career Academy
Chicago, IL
09-1989

Certificate - Business

Trainco Business School
Chicago, IL
05-1988

High School Diploma -

John Marshall HighbbSchool
Chicago, Illinois
06-1986

Some College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science

Malcom X College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Performance management
  • Policy development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compensation management

  • Employee retention
  • Grievance handling and redressal
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • New employee orientation
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Personnel recruitment
  • Union relations
  • Background checks
  • Staffing and recruiting professional

Custom

  • Order of The Eastern Star Organization
  • Church Organization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2024 - 03.2025

Human Resources Director

Aperion Care Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - 03.2023

Human Resources Manager

Mayfield Care Center
06.2013 - 04.2021

Human Resources Director

Cedar Pointe Nursing and Rehab
04.2007 - 05.2013

Human Resources Director

Alden Town Manor
08.1996 - 02.2007

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Career Academy

Certificate - Business

Trainco Business School

High School Diploma -

John Marshall HighbbSchool

Some College (No Degree) - Mortuary Science

Malcom X College
Cassandra E. Heard