Ivette Brkovic
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with extensive experience at Abbott Laboratories, driving talent management and diversity initiatives. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement and retention through strategic HR solutions. Skilled in project management and employee relations, with a strong focus on achieving measurable results in organizational effectiveness. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Manager, Business HR
Abbott Laboratories
Des Plaines, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Led HR support for 700+ employees in R&D, Quality, and Operations, partnering with global healthcare organization leaders
- Directed compensation benchmarking projects, increasing retention and market pay by 3-5%
- Developed and implemented talent planning initiatives, supporting high potential talent development and retention strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in internal promotions
- Enhanced diversity recruitment initiatives, contributing to a 7% increase in diverse hires and a 10% improvement in employee satisfaction scores
- Spearheaded successful restructuring, mitigating potential risks and reducing operational costs by 12%
- Liaison with COE, ensuring employees received comprehensive benefits information and support, leading to an increase in benefits utilization.
HR Manager-Contract
DeliverCareRx Pharmacy
Mt. Prospect, IL
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Head of HR for a nationwide pharmacy, driving cultural change and improving employee experience
- Developed HR strategies and solutions to enable business goals, resulting in a 10% increase in employee productivity
- Analyzed and modified benefit plans to ensure competitive strategy, achieving a 6% reduction in benefit costs
- Led employee engagement initiatives, improving company culture and retention by 8%
HR Manager
SeniorWell
Buffalo Grove, IL
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Coached and mentored C-Suite members, translating visions into actionable HR goals
- Created a multi-state pay structure, increasing employee retention by 25% and fostering a pay-for-performance culture
- Implemented ADP WorkforceNow, improving HRIS capabilities and reducing overhead costs by 10%
HR Generalist
Onsite Healthcare System
Lincolnwood, IL
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed HR policies and compliance for a mobile healthcare organization
- Improved onboarding processes and reduced turnover by 20%
- Launched AmCheck HRIS software, streamlining HR services and reducing processing time by 30%
Sr Dental Hygienist/HR Coordinator
New Age Dental
Morton Grove, IL
02.2009 - 07.2016
- Managed cultural change and improved office efficiency
- Developed a non-surgical periodontal program, increasing patient satisfaction by 40% and company revenue by 15%
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management and Development
National-Louis University
ChicagoBachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership and Management
National-Louis University
ChicagoSkills
- Employee Relations & Diversity
- HR Policy, Process & System Design
- Change Management
- Full-cycle Recruitment
- Talent Management and Development
- Employment Laws and Regulations
- Project Management
- Workforce Planning
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Data analysis
- Employee engagement
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HRCI, 2017
Systems
- ADP WorkforceNow
- Paychex-Sure Payroll
- Oracle
- WorkDay
Timeline
Sr Manager, Business HR
Abbott Laboratories
03.2020 - Current
HR Manager-Contract
DeliverCareRx Pharmacy
08.2019 - 03.2020
HR Manager
SeniorWell
07.2018 - 08.2019
HR Generalist
Onsite Healthcare System
07.2017 - 07.2018
Sr Dental Hygienist/HR Coordinator
New Age Dental
02.2009 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management and Development
National-Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Leadership and Management
National-Louis University
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