JAMIE GIBBS
Johnston City,IL
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Aisin Electronics Illinois, LLC
07.2012 - Current
- Experienced and self-motivated, with eleven years of industry experience overseeing the Human Resources Department of a Tier One Automotive Supplier, Manufacturing company, and working to implement programs and changes that enhance the company
- Knowledgeable about employment Federal and State laws and effective organizational planning
- Independently manage and perform all aspects of internal investigations from intake through closeout
- Highly competent communicator skilled in developing initiatives that improve company growth, profitability and boosting team member morale to assist in the reduction of turnover
- Young Leadership Nominee that brings forth a proven track record of successfully managing Human Resource efforts and leading teams to work toward company goals
- Oversee, maintain, and improve the day-to-day HR operations including managing a team of four (4) Human Resource members
- Develop Human Resource level and company policy and procedures
- Responsible for Human Resource functions including management of recruiting and hiring activities of all internal transfer activities, and overtime tracking
- Responsible for salary administration and benefits administration
- Implemented Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for all North American Plants to receive a tax credit of over one million dollars
- Conduct and develop training related to company policies and procedures
- Administration of FMLA including requests, approvals, denials, and monitoring FMLA hours
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Personnel Supervisor
Select Remedy Staffing
03.2011 - 07.2012
- Top recruiter within the entire company, placed numerous direct hires in salary positions
- Develop, manage and maintain a workforce ranging from 50 to 250 associates
- Resolve any disputes between employee and employer
- Responsible for weekly payroll of up to 250 employees utilizing different programs (NovaTime and Tymetrics)
- Successfully operated an entire office independently while oversee daily Human Resource tasks
- Oversaw drug screenings and personnel reviews
- Conducted background checks and assessed reported information.
- Checked legal work status of each candidate and completed related paperwork.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
Assistant Manager
Hertz Rental Car
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
Assistant Manager/Stylist
MasterCuts - Regis
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Responsible for product orders, customer service, inventory and all cosmetology services.
- Privately trained by leading hair care company representatives.
- Assisted manager in day to day activities, special projects and company initiatives.
- Implemented strategies to build business relations and client base through word of mouth and marketing.
- Educated clients on the products being purchased
- Organized clients’ information
Librarian Assistant (Student Worker)
Government Documents, S.I.U.C
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Compiled and submitted library activity and performance reports for improved insight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education, Training And Development (HR)
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 12.2009
Skills
- Well versed in Illinois law
- File and Records Management
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Employee Morale Management
- Personnel Recruitment
- Employee Feedback and Recognition
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
- Unemployment Claims
- HR Guidance/Develop Policies
- New Employee Orientation
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Labor Relations Coordination
Accomplishments
- Internship: Walt Disney World - Bibbiddi Bobbidi Boutique ((Fairy Godmother in Training , Orlando, FL )
- Served as a Fairy Godmother-in-training and magically transform guests into a their favorite princess
- Gained an experience to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful transferable skills
- Scheduled appointments
- Coordinated services
Internship
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (Fairy Godmother in Training), Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL (August 2007 - January 2008)
• Gained an experience to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful transferable skills
• Scheduled appointments
• Coordinated services
Awards
Young Leadership Nominee - Marion Chamber of Commerce - 01/2023
Nominated for demonstrating excellence and initiative in my business and profession. Selected as the top three
(3) for the Marion regional area.
Top 1P1K Payout (Continuous Improvement Award) Aisin Electronics Illinois, LLC. - 12/2015
Highest contributor and highest payout for implementing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for all North
American Aisin plants. Over a million dollars and counting in tax credits.
Recruiter of the Year - Select Remedy Staffing - 05/2012
Recognized as the top recruiter for the entire Select Remedy and Remedy Staffing corporation.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Aisin Electronics Illinois, LLC
07.2012 - Current
Personnel Supervisor
Select Remedy Staffing
03.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager
Hertz Rental Car
05.2010 - 12.2010
Librarian Assistant (Student Worker)
Government Documents, S.I.U.C
12.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager/Stylist
MasterCuts - Regis
01.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education, Training And Development (HR)
Southern Illinois University