Emma Hughes
Moline,IL
Summary
HR leader with 4+ years of experience managing full-scope human resources functions in both public and private sector environments. Operate as the sole HR professional, leading strategy and execution across employee relations, compliance, recruitment, payroll coordination, and policy development. Trusted advisor to leadership on workplace concerns, risk mitigation, and organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to build HR infrastructure, implement structured processes, and support a positive, compliant workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
East Moline Public Library
02.2025 - Current
- Direct all HR functions independently, serving as the primary advisor to leadership on employee relations, compliance, and organizational decisions
- Built and formalized HR infrastructure, including policies, performance evaluation systems, attendance tracking, and disciplinary procedures
- Lead employee relations matters and workplace investigations, ensuring consistent, legally compliant resolutions and mitigating organizational risk
- Advise leadership on complex personnel issues, communication challenges, and performance concerns to support a more effective work environment
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, developing structured processes to improve hiring consistency and new hire integration
- Administer FMLA, ADA, and leave processes, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations and proper documentation practices
- Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with external partners, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
- Maintain HR records and oversee offboarding processes, including exit documentation and organizational knowledge continuity
Regional Recruiting Team Lead
Shutterfly
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Led and developed a 12-person recruiting team supporting high-volume hiring operations across the U.S. and Canada
- Managed 30+ concurrent requisitions, supporting workforce demands ranging from individual hires to large-scale hiring initiatives (up to 125+ roles)
- Partnered with leadership to align recruiting strategy with operational needs and workforce planning
- Conducted compensation and market analysis to support competitive hiring decisions
- Improved onboarding and recruiter training processes, increasing efficiency and candidate experience
HR Associate
Mediacom Communications
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained HRIS records and processed payroll and employee data updates using UKG
- Supported onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes
- Assisted with audits and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to HR policies and regulations
- Processed benefits documentation and supported employee inquiries
Tenant / HR Assistant
Courtyard Village
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported HR and administrative operations within a healthcare environment, maintaining confidential employee and tenant records
- Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, and staffing coordination during high-demand operations
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Western Illinois University
12.2022
Skills
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- HR Strategy & Operations
- Compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA)
- Performance Management
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Organizational Development
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Training & Onboarding
- Payroll & Benefits Coordination
- HRIS Systems (UKG, Jobvite, iSolved)
- Process Improvement
- Leadership Advising
Timeline
HR Generalist
East Moline Public Library
02.2025 - Current
HR Associate
Mediacom Communications
11.2023 - 05.2024
Regional Recruiting Team Lead
Shutterfly
06.2022 - 08.2025
Tenant / HR Assistant
Courtyard Village
10.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Western Illinois University