Dontae James
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources professional with experience in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and HR compliance. Proven ability to support organizational goals through strategic HR initiatives, process improvement, and employee engagement. Adept at managing HRIS systems, enforcing company policies, and facilitating training programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Securitas Technology
Naperville, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Manage full employee lifecycle for 150+ employees, including onboarding, performance reviews, and terminations.
- Spearheaded a new onboarding process that improved new hire retention by 25%.
- Advised managers on employee relations, resolving 90% of issues without escalation.
- Maintained HRIS records and ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws.
- Coordinated benefits open enrollment, reducing errors by 30% from the previous year.
Human Resources Specialist
Robertshaw
Itasca, IL
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Payroll Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
Downers Grove, IL
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed calculations and overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information within API.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Uploaded time records into System and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Human Resources Coordinator
Unistrut International Corporation
Addison, IL
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Supported recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews, screening resumes, and conducting phone screenings.
- Administered new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment for over 100 employees annually.
- Assisted in implementing a performance review tracking system, increasing completion rates by 40%.
- Conducted exit interviews and tracked trends to improve employee retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High
Lombard, IL06.2014
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HRIS & HR Software (Workday, ADP, I9 Advantage)
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance & Labor Laws
- Organizational Development
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Securitas Technology
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Robertshaw
02.2019 - 08.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Unistrut International Corporation
04.2017 - 02.2019
Payroll Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
04.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High