Monica Lopez

Responsible for advising the business and translating business objectives into Human Resources strategies that drive business results. Ensure talent needs and concerns and organizational effectiveness is addressed. Enhance HR practices that allow the the business owner to attract, develop, reward, and retain talent. Consult on and develop strategies for improving employee engagement. Partner with the business to define goals and objectives. Develop and implement human resources strategies to support business plans, including workforce planning and talent strategies. Consult with business leadership on identifying, developing, assessing, and managing talent. Support change management and organizational redesign efforts. Design and implement human resources solutions to solve strategic business challenges.

Responsible for all recruitment efforts of the district network office. The process of sourcing, recruiting and selecting financial representatives is conducted and continuously improved. Responsible for building high-level quality relationships in
community and to promote Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals and develop centers of influence
(COIs).

Play a key role in creating and leading recruiting plan to reach activity and contract goals.
Build, audit, and refine selection process as needed
Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach recruiting goals.
Monitor and report on actual versus needed activity and results of recruiters and leadership team members.

Lead and oversee the delivery of Synergy HR products, services and solutions to an assigned client territory including but not limited to onboarding, talent management, talent development, employee relations, succession planning, HR investigations and occupational safety programs.

Responsible for consulting with management & leadership to employ appropriate human resource strategies, best practices, and procedures. Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Responsible for Talent Acquisition/Onboarding for FT/PT Faculty and Non-Faculty vacancies. Oversee the hiring process for all positions to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and to help enable attainment of the College's Affirmative Action/Diversity and Inclusion objectives

Responsible for search committee process training of hiring supervisors and search committee chairs. Evaluating and approving search committees and process.

Thorough ongoing assessment of organizational training needs and development. Development and coordination of employee training programs. Program design and Management of employee professional development catalog per semester. Development and management of Employee Wellness program.

Employee Relations- administering collective bargaining agreements within a unionized workplace. Employee disciplinary matters and internal employee investigations.

New development and updates to Human Resource policies.

Developed employee handbook for non-bargained for employee groups. Assist the Associate Vice President, of Human Resources with administration of Human Resource programs and department operations. Benefit plan design, vendor negotiations, assist employees with employee benefits where applicable.

Coordination of staff events of all employee groups, including, In-services, FT/PT Faculty orientations.

Coordination of high level Presidential events i.e. Presidents Reception, Retirement/Recognition ceremony, Commencement Ceremony. Fundraising for Triton College Foundation.

Conduct investigations and resolution regarding allegations of violations of company policies, practices, code of conduct, and employee grievances. Designed and managed the implementation of career development and performance management programs, processes, and tools. Establish key metrics to accurately define the competencies and skills required for key roles/department along with individual performance mapping to set-up the KPI framework. Performance management; annual evaluations and performance improvement plans.

Responsible for the development and facilitation of training programs; employee development and compliance. Development and Management of Employee Wellness program

Development and update Human Resources policy and procedures.

Responsible for overseeing retail media contracts for Chicago Sun times, Chicago Tribune, Direct TV, Comcast

Increase retail sales locations. New business development

Responsible for compliance of retail worksite agreements

Account management. Manage the preparation and execution of sales plans, events and campaigns.

Responsible and accountable for meeting required sales/revenue targets. Lead and train sales team using data analytics.