David Lewis
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Leader with more than 6 years of developing managers and supervisors through extensive training processes. Excellent knowledge of policy development and enforcement to protect and support both employers and employees. Dedicated and personable with extensive training in conflict-resolution techniques and positive work culture development. Today, I’m responsible for over 5 locations and 1000+ employees in the west region.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Legacy
9401 S Kostner Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Increased employee retention rate by 75%.
- Reviewed and analyzed data and recommended solutions to improve overall success and productivity.
- Oversee and manage 1000+ employees with all HR functions, programs, and practices.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
Human Resources Coordinating Manager
University Of Chicago Medicine
5801 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago IL 60637
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401k retirement plans.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies.
- Documented and updated job descriptions as well as implemented wage surveys.
- Established interpersonal HR core process that includes performance management, staffing and salary planning.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Human Resources Generalist
Rush University Hospital
1653 W. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401k, medical, dental and vision packages.
- Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for 450+ employees.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems.
Human Resources Supervisor
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
676 N St. Clair St. Chicago, IL 60611
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Follow programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands for a growing company with over 15,000 employees.
- Develop succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
- Direct job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Negotiated HR-related vendor contracts to maintain agreements with necessary vendors to support HR operations.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
Human Resources Internship
Western Illinois University
1 University Cir, Macomb, IL 61455
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Followed instructions from the HR Director and Administrator.
- Created new ways for HR teams to perform new ideas.
- Responsible for managing employee relations.
- Assisted in the hiring process.
- Helped find applicants and talent.
- Helped process payroll.
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
- Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
- Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
- Recorded employee complaints and helped resolve conflicts to address issues quickly and promote healthy work environments.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Pursuing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Management/HR
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL12.2010
Skills
- Employee relations
- Business Management and leadership
- HR policies
- Performance management
- Payroll
- HRIS knowledge
- Health and Safety Programs
- New Employee Training
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Compensation and Benefits
- Unemployment Claims
- Human Resources Policy Development
- Training Development
- Wages and Salary
- Confidential Records Management
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Human Resources Director
Legacy
04.2022 - Current
Human Resources Coordinating Manager
University Of Chicago Medicine
03.2021 - 04.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Rush University Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
Human Resources Supervisor
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Human Resources Internship
Western Illinois University
01.2016 - 12.2016
MBA - Human Resources Pursuing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Management/HR
Western Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Lincoln College