Diane Schwerdtmann
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Carpentersville,IL
23
years of professional experience
Human Resources professional with strong expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving organizational success. Proven ability to adapt to evolving needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in conflict resolution, HR strategy, and performance management.
Work History
Sr. HR Generalist
5 Years 3 Months- HR department representing 400 staff
- Recruitment and onboarding: I-9 verifications, background checks, drug screen/pre-employment physicals, onboarding documentation, new hire orientation preparation including schedule, presentation materials and room preparation. Hiring for various roles ranging from hourly staff to exempt management level with urgency and accuracy. Monthly onboarding averaging 20 new hires.
- Liaised with talent team to shape company approach to organizational effectiveness and implement supporting programs and processes.
- Oversaw employee interactions and addressed workplace issues. Conflict management, employee relations. Execute employee issues with confidentiality and discretion. Company discipline document administrator. Review, signature control, and approval of company reporting. Partner in employee investigations
- Fostered culture and organizational change initiatives to enhance employee experience and performance.
- Facilitate assessments to identify and address opportunities to improve leader and team effectiveness
- Administered employee benefits presentations for new hires. Manage and present company benefits to all new hires, assist with open enrollment, and all in/out of cycle employee adjustments.
- Educated employees on the claims submission process for leaves of absence.
- Workman’s Comp: Claim management, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and communication between injured employees, insurers, and medical providers
- Unemployment Claims Management: Oversee all claims, participate in all hearings.
- Tracked competencies, verified employment, and streamlined processes to improve departmental organization and flow.
Staffing Coordinator
10 Years 6 Months- Assisted HR with benefits administration, PTO management, FMLA compliance, and time and attendance tracking
- Maintained confidential personnel files and managed documentation for 200 nursing department employees
- Compiled and analyzed monthly data for reporting purposes
- Confidential personnel issues and file maintenance for 200 employees within the nursing department
- Tracked time and attendance, initiated disciplinary documentation as needed
- Executed payroll reconciliation to ensure accurate employee compensation
- Managed calendar for Chief Nursing Officer, scheduling appointments and meetings
- Updated and maintained HR policies and procedures for compliance
- Monitored and managed overtime budget to control labor costs
- Promoted to Sr. HR Generalist
Staff Development Coordinator
2 Years- Coordinated in-house training and orientation, ensuring comprehensive training materials, effective presenters, and smooth logistics
- Monitored annual compliance and competencies to ensure adherence to regulatory standards
- Maintained comprehensive staff training files to facilitate easy access and tracking of training progress
- Elevated to Staffing and Payroll Coordinator position
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 200+ employees each year.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for new hires, facilitating smooth onboarding and integration into the team.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys, ensuring continuous improvement of development initiatives.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Streamlined training processes using digital platforms, increasing accessibility and engagement for participants.
Office Manager
3 Years 10 Months- Handled banking operations for small company, maintaining accurate records and transactions
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes
- Coordinated logistics for events and activities
- Compiled and analyzed monthly reports to track financial performance
- Conducted inside and local outside sales efforts
- Supervised warehouse staff and operations
Education
HS Diploma
Skills
Kronos Payroll/Timekeeping
Lawson (HRIS)
iCIMS (ATS)
HealthStream online-based learning and development
Microsoft Office Suite
HR policies and procedures
HR analytics
Diversity and inclusion
Building morale
Accomplishments
- Coordinated online education and annual competency compliance program resulting in a 25% increase in employee annual compliance
- Created annual employee evaluation process, increasing timely evaluations
- Bridged gap between administration and direct-care employees resulting in a decrease in scheduling and personnel issues
- Streamlined payroll procedure enforcing self-responsibility amongst employees
- Created reporting system to monitor staff hours worked, reducing overtime significantly
- Acquired knowledge on survey readiness
- Received CEO Award recognizing outstanding service excellence demonstrated with staff and outside clients
- Implemented processes and procedures within the HR Department streamlining efficiency within the department
- Contributions were instrumental in earning the SBHS Department of the Year Award.
- Successfully completing multiple surveys/audits consistently with zero tags
Timeline
Sr. HR Generalist
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Staffing Coordinator
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
04.2009 - 10.2019Read More
Staff Development Coordinator
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
04.2007 - 04.2009Read More
Office Manager
Alumapro, Inc.
06.2003 - 04.2007Read More
Hoffman Estates High School
HS Diploma
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