Jenn Zahorik
Chicago,IL
Summary
Personable HR Professional with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Forum Extended Care Services
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
- Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Coached managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
HR Coordinator
Rand McNally
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Optimized HRIS for better data management and employee self-service, reducing administrative burdens.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Coordinated employee events and recognition programs to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team relationships.
Office Administrator/HR Assistant
Serrala
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Pre-employment and onboarding procedures for new hires
- All I9 verifications for new hires, recertification/certification for Visa employees.
- Maintaining all employee physical and electronic files, as well as work authorization checklists and purge lists.
- Assist with employee relations and general human resource inquiries while adhering to confidentiality agreements and practices.
- Partner with marketing to create video content for global tools and systems to be used for internal trainings.
- Facilitate internal seminars for training and development for internal employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, ILSkills
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Employment Law
- Compensation and Benefits
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
- SHRM-CP (2022-2025)
- HRCI-PHR (2025)
Timeline
HR Generalist
Forum Extended Care Services
01.2022 - Current
HR Coordinator
Rand McNally
07.2021 - 12.2021
Office Administrator/HR Assistant
Serrala
11.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University Chicago
- SHRM-CP (2022-2025)
- HRCI-PHR (2025)
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