Jean Hillman

• Payroll using Paycom for approximately 200 Summer Recruits.
• Full cycle recruiting.
• Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
• Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
• Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
• Short term contract

• Payroll using ADP for Global firm, 500 plus employees.
• Recruiting for 7 multi state locations, from sourcing, onboarding, training and compliance.
• Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
• Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
• Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.

• Manage the recruitment life cycle to include networking, sourcing, screening, onboarding, training and retention
• Interface with Managers to identify long and short- term talent
• Identify market trends and seek creative ways for successful operations
• Company Culture
• Payroll/Paychex Module(s)
• Counsel regarding benefits, open enrollment, conflict, the go to person
• Develop and update Job Descriptions
• Company Policies and Legal Compliance-update Employee Handbook to current standards
• Records Retention and Legal Compliance-automate Engineering orders and designs
• Safety/ COVID protocols
• Employee Events and Engagement
• Developed a new Uniform Policy saving the company $300,000.00 annually
• Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.

• Launch and train 100 + employees on new industry H/R platforms such as ADP Compliance Wire and Work Force Solutions
• Benefits administration- Open enrollment, 401k
• Resource to employees on policies & procedures
• Recruiting, onboarding, training and attendance tracking
• Document control and filing solutions
• Assisted in implementing an electronic filing system for Quality Control documentation
• Assisted with FDA Audits
• Payroll processing and H/R tracking using Kronos and Vista
• Expense reporting using SAP
• Employee relations committee member
• Corporate events and fundraising
• Organizational development
• Upgraded and re designed office space and workstations.

• Reconciled monthly financial statements
• Developed company personnel policies, SOPs and Employee Handbook
• Facilitated all new hire processes to attract, train, develop and retain top employees
• Update key Human Resource metrics, including turnover and terminations
• Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings
• Researched and administered Health , Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Unemployment claims and COBRA.
• Acted as company liaison between employees and Insurance carriers to clarify benefits
• Ensure operational activities remain on time and within defined budget.
• Lead, motivated and supported 50+ employees within various departments within time sensitive and demanding environment.
• Developed strategic plans for operational growth, contributing to overall success of organization.
• Facilitated employee training programs, enhancing staff skills and performance levels for optimal results.
• Ensured regulatory compliance with industry standards, minimizing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or sanctions.
• Reduced operational expenses by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Evaluated vendor proposals for contract negotiation purposes, achieving favorable terms that benefited company bottom line.
• Artfully negotiated time slots, pricing, scheduling and invoicing with Radio and Television station.

Managed everyday Operations setting strategic goals, supervising and motivating staff and implementing organizational policies.

• Represented Copier World at unemployment proceedings.
• A/R, A/P, Collections. Designed, implemented and incorporated Chicago Collection Services to reduce expenses and overhead fees.
• Payroll processing, Inventory control
• Generated month- end reports and financial statements, prepared timely tax filings
• Implemented an Equal Opportunity Employment Program through The State of Illinois, known as “The Earn fare Program”
• Managed changes in technology incorporating digital advances and keeping personnel up to date with certified advances and required skills
• Organizational Team building strategies through meetings, outings
• Client advocate: maintained A+ rating with The Better Business Bureau.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
• Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.

• Advanced to CEO’s Paralegal-Executive Assistant
• Promoted to Senior level Paralegal
• Held a position as a Litigation Paralegal for a large Chicago based Law Firm working with highly skilled legal teams preparing for large litigation trials
• Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Coordinator