David Lewis
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with broad experience in employee relations, recruitment, and benefits administration. Possess strong expertise in developing efficient HR policies and procedures, fostering a positive work environment, and resolving conflicts. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives resulting in improved operational efficiency. Notable success in mentoring and coaching teams to deliver top performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Perspectives Charter Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented employee programs that helped increase team morale and work participation by 65% after the first 3 months.
- Created easier onboarding techniques that would help train employees at a faster pace.
- Train and manage 100% of the employees on the rules and regulations of the company.
- Created new recruiting techniques through different social media platforms that led to my company having the top teachers in the state.
- Responsible for mentoring and helping employees deal with employee relation issues as they come about.
- Responsible for handling the collective bargaining agreements through the companies union.
Human Resources Manager
Promedica Healthcare
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401K retirement plans.
- Experience working with Unions, focusing on negotiation and conflict resolutions along with handling employee grievances.
- 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.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Human Resources Business Partner
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Follow Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Help staff and train new employees.
- Responsible for recruiting great talent, which led to Northwestern being one of the top hospitals in Chicago.
- Created new employee appreciation programs which helped increase team morale by 45% within 1 year of my employment.
- In charge of leading a team of 15 people on how to deal with employee relation issues accordingly.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
Lafayette, IN01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft software proficiency
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Employee relations management
- Recruitment and onboarding
- HRIS expertise
- Union experience
- HRIS: Paycom, Workday, UKG, ADP, BambooHR, Paycor
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Volunteer work
- Attending HR seminars
- Mentor for the Boys and Girls club
Certification
SHRM-Pending
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Perspectives Charter Schools
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Promedica Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration - Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University