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Jennifer Fischrup

Pingree Grove

Summary

Certified Human Resources professional with comprehensive experience in managing all facets of human resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. Demonstrated success in fostering a positive work environment and implementing effective HR policies that support organizational goals. Proven ability to leverage communication and conflict resolution skills to enhance team dynamics and drive employee engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Northgate Technologies Inc.
05.2021 - 03.2025
  • Served as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, providing professional guidance, coaching and support on HR matters. Confidentially conducted investigations and addressed concerns at all levels.
  • Supported business growth by aligning HR strategies with corporate objectives.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Managed and administered all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies and the Affirmative Action Program
  • Developed HR policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, and other applicable regulations
  • Managed performance management processes, including training/coaching, setting objectives, quarterly and annual reviews
  • Coordinated and facilitated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and retention.
  • Led culture and engagement initiatives, including annual engagement survey, company events and recognition programs
  • Provided day-to-day support of HRIS systems (Paylocity and Dayforce) and employee records to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
  • Conducted salary and market benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation and attract top talent.
  • Managed employee communications, including creating emails, monitor postings, announcements, etc.
  • Enhanced employee career paths through development of clear progression plans and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Supervise the Human Resources Generalist


Human Resources Partner III

Charter Dura-Bar
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Proactively support managers in creating the desired employee experience. Execute talent acquisition, learning and development, total rewards, and HRIS/systems, communication, and other initiatives. Ensure all employee and manager inquiries are accurately addressed in a timely and consistent manner and in line with the employee value proposition.
  • Build positive employee relations/relationships
  • Support and facilitate division and plant specific guidelines/procedures
  • Coach/partner with managers on a wide variety of HR processes, including performance management, development, succession planning, and related tools
  • Engagement survey communication and action planning
  • Onboarding experience/process execution
  • Work with Talent Acquisition team on hourly and salaried recruitment
  • Participate in interview and selection process to identify final candidate
  • Deliver core division and enterprise learning programs
  • Assist with leader and team assimilations
  • Work as a change management agent to support and communicate organizational changes
  • Work with and administer compensation programs, recognition programs
  • Provide day-to-day support of HRIS system (Workday) and time and attendance system (Dayforce)

Human Resources Generalist

Omron Automotive Electronics
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Support functional leadership in managing talent development (mentoring, internship program development, leadership development programs)
  • Support employee development, workforce management, continuous improvement and other key company initiatives with strategic HR solutions and oversight
  • Support recruitment/onboarding/transfer processes for exempt / nonexempt personnel, interns, and temps (manufacturing/technical/professional/managerial positions), including drug test, background investigation and manager/department coordination
  • Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in department goals, objectives and system / service efficiency; and ensure the documentation of policy and practices are accurate
  • Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database
  • Resolve employee relations issues as they occur, interfacing with various levels of management
  • Strategize, research, create and own ideas for employee engagement initiatives and culture enhancements for the company, including company-wide wellness program
  • Administer employee performance processes including employee relations investigations, counseling, corrective/disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and exit interviews
  • Support the Performance Management review processes, including annual performance reviews
  • Develop, facilitate and/or provide training to the workforce and assist employees with their individual development plans
  • Maintain current knowledge of employment law, legislative trends, and best HR practices
  • Maintain/update employee files and satisfy document requests
  • Perform departmental administrative functions

Human Resources Coordinator

Eagle Flexible Packaging
08.2011 - 10.2015
  • Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; take the lead in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain employee handbook
  • Perform all payroll activities for a weekly payroll cycle, including monitoring and fixing errors in the time and attendance system, entering recurring deductions and days off
  • Full life cycle recruiting for all exempt and nonexempt personnel to include writing and placing ads, conducting phone and face-to-face interviews, setting up pre-employment assessments, reference checks, offer letters, and new employee orientations
  • Develop and manage relationships with various temporary staffing agencies to staff Eagle’s temporary-to-hire positions
  • Perform benefits administration to include working with an outside broker for claims resolution, change reporting, entering information and communicating benefit information to employees and answering questions as they come up
  • Handle employee relations counseling, including disciplinary warnings, write-ups and exit interviews
  • Coordinate and participate in staff meetings
  • Maintain human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
  • Handle all workers’ compensation and unemployment claims

Corporate Recruiter

Kane County Personnel dba Manpower Professional
07.2007 - 08.2011
  • Responsible for full life cycle sourcing of high-level professionals within IT, Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Human Resources and Management. Sourced candidates via internal databases, internet searches, job fairs, employee referrals, and direct sourcing
  • Effectively manage the candidate selection, submission, and post placement follow-ups.
  • Candidate phone and in-person interviews, background and reference checks, pre-interview coaching and training, post-interview debrief, assisting in compensation negotiation, and new hire orientations
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with hiring managers at client companies to ensure the best possible customer service
  • Support senior management with internal projects as needed
  • Counsel corrective action steps regarding performance and behavior of contractors
  • Use internal application tracking system to provide appropriate tracking and analysis of sourcing methods and subsequent results
  • Served as interim On-Site Manager at our largest client for 7 months while a replacement was hired.
  • Managed 150+ contractors at any given time: performed employee relations, coordinated interviews, performed new hire orientations, and worked with supervisors constantly to ensure complete satisfaction

Education

Master of Human Resource Management -

Keller Graduate School of Management
Naperville, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts -

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee relations
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Records management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Compliance
  • Payroll administration
  • Onboarding and orientation

Certification

  • SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Northgate Technologies Inc.
05.2021 - 03.2025

Human Resources Partner III

Charter Dura-Bar
01.2017 - 05.2021

Human Resources Generalist

Omron Automotive Electronics
10.2015 - 01.2017

Human Resources Coordinator

Eagle Flexible Packaging
08.2011 - 10.2015

Corporate Recruiter

Kane County Personnel dba Manpower Professional
07.2007 - 08.2011

Master of Human Resource Management -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Arts -

Augustana College

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