Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
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DASHNEY HANDING

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven and flexible HR Administrator with a proven track record at H&M. Spearheaded streamlined reporting practices and enhancing payroll procedures to ensure efficiency without compromising accuracy. Expert in ADA compliance with a passion for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successfully achieved significant improvements with streamlined employee onboarding and orientation, proven in results obtained from employee surveys. Skilled in analyzing trends and data, and knowing how to implement this data to foster a more successful work environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Administrator

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - Current
  • Produced weekly, monthly, and yearly reports summarizing trends for PTO usage, turnover percentages, and reasons for termination for an office population of 250 to 500 employees.
  • Identified opportunities for streamlining existing reporting practices, and created automated workflows to accurately report summaries for upper management.
  • Analyzed large datasets across multiple programs to identify trends that were important for recognizing successes and opportunities.
  • Participated in HR training and workshops to further improve skills and knowledge, both through work and in my personal time.
  • Updated all company programs with changes in personal information, salary adjustments, team transfers, and terminations.
  • Oversaw the transition from physical to electronic employee personnel files. From start to finish, was hands-on by creating all electronic folders, organizing and uploading all imperative documents, and maintaining their confidentiality and discretion.
  • Organized and conducted new hire orientation sessions to introduce policies and procedures to employees, to handle all onboarding tasks, and to ensure all new hires receive any pertinent information needed for a successful start with the company.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding any Human Resources policies, from obtaining employment verification, to questions regarding dress code, to the difference in types of leave we offer, and more.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, comparing reporting across multiple platforms, and creating spreadsheets to ensure minimal errors.
  • Assisted in the development of all new payroll procedures to ensure a smooth transition to a new timekeeping program. Created and led training for all leadership to ensure a streamlined process, efficiency, and accuracy in completing time sheets across our site.

Supervisor

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - Current
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets to track development activities for agents.
  • Engaged in the coordination and scheduling of development meetings and workshops to support team leads.
  • Provided administrative support by updating schedules and daily breakdowns, assisting with the approval and denial of requests for time off, completing time sheets, and delivering documentation when needed.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more efficient while simultaneously boosting morale.

Visual Merchandising Keyholder

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - Current
  • Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
  • Collaborated with visual team to guarantee cohesive branding and ideal product placement.
  • Developed merchandising strategies to increase store revenue and profitability.
  • Organized store layout, window displays, and mannequin updates in order to maintain high scores from district colleagues for organization, entrepreneurship, and creativity.

Education

Graduate Certificate With Honors - Cosmetology

Pivot Point International Academy For Cosmetology
Bloomingdale, IL
06-2014

Skills

  • New Hire On-boarding and Orientation
  • Benefits Program Oversight
  • ADA Compliance Knowledge
  • Diversity and Inclusion Experience
  • FMLA Compliance Management
  • Organizational Strategies
  • Efficient Payroll Administration
  • Employee Feedback Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Completed Cosmetology School, graduating 2 months early with Honors.
  • Made visual merchandising Trainer less than 1 year into role
  • Promoted and transferred to a Top 5 store 9 months after becoming Visual Merchandiser

Affiliations

  • Digital artist, painter, crafter
  • Completes continuing education on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention regularly
  • Advocate for a more understanding and accessible world
  • Would organize and color-code my entire life, if I could.

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Certification (2018, 2021, 2024) - certification to recognize signs of a mental health crisis and how to help.
  • Narcan/Naloxone Administration Certification (2024) - video training through End Overdose on how to accurately administer Narcan/Naloxone

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Administrator

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2008 - Current

Supervisor

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2008 - Current

Visual Merchandising Keyholder

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2008 - Current

Graduate Certificate With Honors - Cosmetology

Pivot Point International Academy For Cosmetology
DASHNEY HANDING