DJ Postilion
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Dynamic HR Specialist with a proven track record at Redwood Logistics, excelling in HRIS management and employee onboarding. Skilled in training and mentoring, I drive organizational development and foster diversity and inclusion. Recognized for enhancing compliance initiatives and optimizing HR operations, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist
Redwood Logistics
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw HR Operations including employee orientation, on-and off-boarding processes, I-9 reporting/audit, employment verifications, Concur etc.
- Managed HRIS platform including data integrity, reporting, imports, and customization of systems.
- Supported Performance Management System including goal setting, mid-year, and annual appraisals. Delivered system-related training to employees and assisted with day-to-day questions.
- Supported and coordinated employee recognition and service award events or program implementation
- Provided program support to compliance initiatives by gathering information and helping with preparation for compliance audits
- Handled sensitive data with discretion, and maintained a strict confidentiality of all corporate, employee, and HR matters.
- Cross-trained with other HR team members, and took on special projects and other related duties, as necessary.
- Resolved HR general inquiries (such as position and/or supervisor changes) in ticketing system in efficient manner.
- Focused on leveraging technology, integration and optimization in the HR Operations function that allowed for scalability and growth
Talent Acquisition Partner
Redwood Logistics
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand needs by requisition, formulated a sourcing strategy, and established regular cadence with hiring teams from requisition open to close
- Served as primary point of contact for prospective new talent throughout interview process offering education around Redwood’s history, mission, and values
- Coordinated and conducted interviews while applying best practices
- Updated Talent Acquisition software and/or reports
- Followed established company procedure and process for interviews, offers, and onboarding
Digital Procurement Representative
Redwood Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Built and maintained new and current strategic carrier profiles through research and networking and aligning Redwood truckload sales opportunities
- Actively engaged carrier partners primarily by phone, targeting 80+ dials per day
- Confidently introduced the Redwood Digital Freight Brokerage (DFB) product to carrier prospects, profiling 20 new carriers per day
- Engaged in continuous follow up to carriers, understanding what network offers work, which lanes are an ideal fit, and reinforcing the value proposition to the carrier partners
- Built understanding of macro-market conditions and how it has an impact on truckload rates and capacity
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Negotiated favorable shipping rates with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and present recommendations for efficiency gains.
- Prepared detailed reports on account performance, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement during client meetings.
- Coordinated timely deliveries by closely monitoring shipment schedules and proactively addressing potential delays.
Account Associate
State Farm
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Provided exceptional service through timely follow-ups with clients, keeping them informed throughout the claims process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2019
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Recruiting
- Diversity and inclusion
- HRIS system master
- Onboarding and orientation
- Organizational development
- Trends and analysis
Certification
Currently in process of obtaining SHRM-CP certificate test date: December 2025
Timeline
HR Specialist
Redwood Logistics
02.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
Redwood Logistics
10.2021 - 02.2023
Digital Procurement Representative
Redwood Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2021
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
01.2021 - 04.2021
Account Associate
State Farm
06.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Illinois State University
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