Enthusiastic, ambitious, and motivated individual with a strong desire to continue learning and developing within the field of Human Resources. Eager to contribute skills and experience to drive success in a dynamic and challenging environment. Ready to make a significant impact with the City of Allen.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Representative (Contract)
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2010 - 06.2012
Provided Human Resources support to the Morton Caterpillar Parts Facility; specifically within the area of compensation and payroll.
Developed and maintained Human Resources policies ensuring compliance with labor laws and corporate policies
Responsible for managing the calculation and administration of quarterly STIP payments for all distribution employees worldwide; worked closely with local payroll personnel to ensure accurate and timely payments in each location
Regularly worked within the PeopleSoft database for the distribution facility, ensuring quality input and timely updates for payroll purposes for both hourly and salaried employees. Prepared, analyzed and interpreted PeopleSoft reports.
Provided support within the Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources teams for the Bucyrus Integration
Assisted with administrative needs within each department for one of Caterpillars largest acquisitions. Duties were many including employee reassignment and department reorganization.
Human Resources Representative II
Caterpillar Financial Services Limited
12.2005 - 12.2009
Maintained and developed Human Resources policies ensuring compliance with labor laws and corporate policies
Communicated all modified, and newly developed, policies to all employees and managers
Facilitated performance and succession planning consensus meetings through the in-house people management system for all Canadian employees, worked closely with managers and employees on career development opportunities
Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, preparing job postings, conducting interviews, drafting offer letters, initiating background checks and conducting orientations
Established and managed partnerships with select local recruitment firms
Conducted exit interviews and analyzed feedback to develop recommendations and strategies to improve employee engagement
Worked with the Learning Excellence team at headquarters to coordinate and/or facilitate training
Assisted with conducting market research and analysis to ensure competitiveness within the financial services industry for all aspects of compensation and benefits
Provided confidential counseling and guidance to both managers and employees regarding employee relations issues including clarification of policies and disciplinary concerns as required
Processed payroll and completed accounting reconciliations along with all journal entries
Maintained PeopleSoft database for Canadian facility; summarized PeopleSoft reports
Provided Human Resources and change management support in the Canadian Solutions consolidation project including management of layoffs and relocations/reassignment
Recruiter
CDI Professional Services
01.2005 - 12.2005
Specialized recruitment in Engineering and Information Technology
Reviewed and assessed quality of resumes to identify qualified candidates
Conducted telephone pre-screen interviews to further qualify candidates for select positions
Scheduled and conducted face-to-face interviews with qualified candidates
Developed customized interview questions for qualifications outlined in specific job descriptions
Managed onsite employees; acted as an advocate as needed and ensured timely process on weekly pay.
Education
Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario
04.2004
Skills
Talent Acquisition
New Hire Integration
Policy Interpretation
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
PeopleSoft HR Information System
Certification
6 Sigma Certified Green Belt, Canadian Solution – consolidation of Canadian operations from Calgary to Toronto.
6 Sigma Project Sponsor, Electronic Employee Files – implementation of back up employee files.
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP - Canada): 2004 - 2008.
Professional Accomplishments
CFSL Training Team, Leadership role on the Canadian Training Team.
CFSL Community Service and Social Committee, Committee chair in 2007, led successful fundraising efforts.
CFSL All Employee Meeting Committee, Leadership role for three years, created engaging and effective presentations.