David Lewis
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Human Resources Manager experienced in employee relations and recruitment. Developed HR policies and resolved workplace conflicts to foster positive work environments and enhance team performance. Focused on aligning HR practices with business objectives and driving impactful talent management initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Human Resources
East Chicago Public Library
East Chicago, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented employee programs that boosted morale and participation, achieving the lowest retention rate in nearly 10 years.
- Coached senior managers on succession planning, resulting in 100% leadership strength for critical roles.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding strategies for multi-disciplinary staff, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring optimal branch staffing levels
- Redesigned and developed onboarding techniques that enhanced training efficiency for new employees.
- Implemented employee programs to boost morale and participation which led to the lowest retention rate for my company in almost 10 years.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Perspectives Leadership Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Coached and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans, enhancing employee understanding and utilization of benefits.
- Negotiated with unions on contracts and resolved conflicts, effectively addressing employee grievances and fostering a collaborative workplace.
- Ensured company compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and organizational standards.
- Coached and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, improving readiness and integration into their roles.
Human Resources Manager
Promedica Healthcare System
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Redesigned the recruiting process, decreasing time-to-hire from 15 to 5 days.
- Developed employee appreciation programs that increased team morale by 45% within 1 year.
- In charge of leading a team of 8 people on how to deal with employee relations issues accordingly.
- Managed payroll for 200+ employees with a 99.9% accuracy rate.
- Conducted annual employee engagement surveys, resulting in a 15% improvement in performance.
Human Resources Generalist
Lasalle Network Temp Agency
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored safety and health practices, protecting employees from hazards and promoting healthy work habits.
- Led collective bargaining agreement negotiations with union representatives, achieving a new 3-year contract with minimal cost increases.
- Implemented mentorship program for new hires, reducing turnover in the first 6 months.
- Followed monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Purdue University
Lafayette, IN01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Recruitment onboarding
- Employee relations management
- Labor relations
- Bargaining negotiations
- Conflict management
- Policy development
- Engagement strategies
- Team Leadership
- Strategic leadership
- HRIS expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Orientation programs
- Active listening
Certification
SHRM-Member
Interests
Reading, Volunteer work, Attending HR seminars, Mentor for the Boys and Girls club
Timeline
Associate Director of Human Resources
East Chicago Public Library
02.2025 - Current
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Perspectives Leadership Academy
01.2023 - 12.2024
Human Resources Manager
Promedica Healthcare System
01.2021 - 12.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Lasalle Network Temp Agency
12.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Purdue University