Gina Canzano
Chicago,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner with several years of experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to optimize talent acquisition, employee development, and retention. Adept at fostering positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and collaboration. Strong leadership skills combined with a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions that support company growth and enhance employee satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as the HR Business Partner for Technology sector clients and previously supported Property Management, Markets business line. Successfully drive performance outcomes and implement innovative solutions to address challenges at their core, ensuring sustainable resolutions.
- Globally support 400+ employees across 5 client accounts for the Technology Vertical through Talent Management, Engagement & Recognition, Employee Relations, and Employee Support.
- Facilitate region-wide talent management initiatives, including goal setting, talent review, succession planning, year-end activities, compensation planning, and oversee 10+ HR cycle projects annually that have a direct impact on business results.
- Successfully led HR integration for 3 new business transitions, ensuring seamless employee onboarding, policy alignment/creation, and cultural integration across accounts. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HR aspects of business transitions, developing standardized processes and best practices for employee experience during organizational changes.
- Led the JLL People Survey for 2023 & 2025, taking on the role of subject matter expert for the newly launched platforms. Fostered partnerships with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and devised a comprehensive HR action plan for 2024 & 2026, aimed at enhancing business performance and facilitating growth.
- Conduct quarterly Culture and Employee Experience calls with leadership, delivering key statistics by leveraging HRIS data analytics pertaining to hiring, attrition, and promotions. Facilitate meaningful discussions to identify areas for improvement that align with organizational goals and talent retention.
HR Coordinator
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Onboarded 1900 hires/transfers for Property Management (PM) and Project Development Services (PDS) business units including initiation of background/drug screens.
- Monitor hiring process, manage employee data, and tracks I 9’s and onboarding documents in Workday HRIS.
- Managed daily communication with 10+ hiring managers, recruiters and candidates to provide recruiting updates.
- Received stakeholder satisfaction survey scores in the 90th percentile consistently.
- Led PDS team in onboarding 80 new hires added to JLL via Project Solana mass acquisition.
- Adjudicate background checks/drug screens based on 15+ client requirements.
- Maintain compliance with company and government hiring regulations and serve as a subject matter expert to business leaders.
- Proposed and implemented automatic Workday notification system to expedite the offer letter/background check process saving the team 25 hours per week.
- Created team onboarding templates to clarify language for hiring managers and support business needs.
Talent and Development Intern
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Revised, developed and provided recommendations for onboarding materials and Talent Review programs.
- Created 'Leadership Moments' web content by conducting research on leadership and creating presentations that educated thousands of viewers on different ways to be a key leader.
- Designed marketing content highlighting virtual learning programs for 91,000 global JLL employees.
- Participated in weekly global DEI webinars to collaborate on strategy and projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management, Marketing
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Policies and procedures
- Training and development
- Conflict resolution
- Business strategy
- Compensation management
- FMLA compliance
- Union relations and grievances
- Talent review and succession planning
- Leadership development
- Interpersonal communication
- Reporting and analytics
- Workday proficiency
- HRIS expertise
- Equifax knowledge
- Microsoft Office suite
- Onboarding processes
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Employee relations management
- Emotional intelligence skills
- Team management techniques
- Customer service excellence
- Talent management
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Organizational development
- Relationship building
- Change management
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- HR analytics
- Employee retention
- Grievance handling
- Retention strategies
- Internal communications
- Legal compliance
- Career pathing
- Labor law compliance
- Succession planning
- Employee recognition programs
- Effective communication
- HR reporting
Websites
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2023
Talent and Development Intern
Jones Lang LaSalle LP, Inc.
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management, Marketing
DePaul University