Nora Malarski
Elk Grove Village,IL
Summary
Dynamic HR Director with extensive experience at Pearl of Rolling Meadows, excelling in strategic planning and talent acquisition. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement and streamlining HR operations. Adept at conflict resolution and compliance management, fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Pearl of Rolling Meadows
02.2023 - Current
- Executed human resources activities including payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, performance evaluation, benefits, safety, workers compensation, employee relations, and training initiatives.
- Oversee staff recruitment and onboarding. Post open positions, track status of candidates in ATS, and report on applicant flow, the status of open positions, interviews scheduled, offer made, hires etc.
- Assisted Regional HRD in developing and implementing human resources strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Managed agency-free status by effectively addressing recruitment needs.
- Conducted background checks, drug screenings, TB tests, employment physicals, I-9 verification, and tax withholding form processing for new hires.
- Conducted new employee orientation and in service training sessions
- Process facility payroll, Prepare and submit accurate, complete & timely payroll reports
- Manage HRIS system for facility
Contractor
The Hire Solution
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed human resources administrative duties, including maintaining employee files.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for various client contracts.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement efficient operational processes.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
Contracting Jobs
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered administrative services and processing for Robert Half.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Correspondence Representative
Dovenmuehle
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed all written correspondence through thorough review, analysis, and response.
- Managed correspondence between clients and internal departments efficiently.
- Drafted and edited letters, memos, and reports for various stakeholders.
- Utilized CRM software to track client interactions and maintain records.
Contractor
Ajilon
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Handled all written correspondence by receiving, reviewing, analyzing, and responding.
- Managed project timelines and ensured compliance with client specifications.
- Coordinated resources and schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
- Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project requirements and expectations.
Contracting Jobs
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Executed administrative services and processing for Kelly Services, Sterling Engineering, and LaSalle Network.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
HR Assistant
Computer Resource Solutions
12.2018 - 02.2019
- E-mailed and collected new hire paperwork to facilitate onboarding process
- Verified and completed I9 form to ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submitted online background checks to candidates
- Analyzed background findings for compliance with company policies and legal standards
- Updated status of candidates for staffing / sales department
- Answered employee requests and questions
Contracting Jobs
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Facilitated administrative services to support Office Team operations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
HR Clerk
US Security Associates
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Coordinated scheduling of interviews for candidates, optimizing recruitment process
- Guided applicants through online application process, enhancing user experience
- Conducted background checks for candidates to ensure eligibility
- Administered oral pre-employment drug screens to assess candidate compliance
- Executed e-verify for new employees, ensuring compliance with employment eligibility verification
- Delivered drug screen results to HR manager for hiring decisions
- Assisted with new hire paperwork and direct deposit
HR Clerk
Heritage Crystal-Clean
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Entered new hire information into HRIS, recorded new hires and terminations, and processed employee changes to maintain accurate employee records.
- Verified accuracy of I9 records to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Supported managers in identifying training needs and sourcing effective solutions to address them.
Contractor
Advanced Resources
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed I-9 documentation to ensure compliance with legal requirements for employee eligibility verification.
- Entered new hire information into HRIS, recorded new hires and terminations, and processed employee changes to maintain accurate employee records.
- Assisted managers in identifying training needs and sourcing effective solutions to address them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Northern Illinois University
Elk Grove Village, IL01.1997
Skills
- Administrative / HR Operations
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Complex Conflict Resolution
- Customer Relationship Management
- Filing and documentation
- Personnel Administration
- Strategic planning
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- ADP Workforce
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Issue response adaptability
- Communication
- Excellent Problem Solving
- Verbal and written skills
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Payroll administration
- Employee relations
- Performance evaluation
- Compliance management
- Recruitment strategies
- Talent acquisition
- Conflict resolution
- FMLA administration
- Training and mentoring
- Personnel information systems
- Employee support
- New employee orientation
- HR guidance
- Unemployment claims management
- Onboarding processes
- HR operations
- Office and DocuSign proficiency
- HR policy management
- Orientation preparation
- Employee engagement
- HR analytics
- Employee recognition programs
- Background checks
- HRIS administration
Top Attributes
- Detailed Oriented
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Quick Learner
Attributes
- Adaptable in responding to issues and inquiries.
- Communication
- Excellent Problem Solving
- Outstanding Verbal and Written
- Problem Solver
- Respectful
- Self-Starter
- Team Player
Affiliations
Gardening, crafts
Timeline
HR Director
Pearl of Rolling Meadows
02.2023 - Current
Contractor
The Hire Solution
08.2022 - 02.2023
Contracting Jobs
03.2022 - 08.2022
Correspondence Representative
Dovenmuehle
10.2020 - 03.2022
Contractor
Ajilon
08.2020 - 10.2020
Contracting Jobs
06.2019 - 03.2020
HR Assistant
Computer Resource Solutions
12.2018 - 02.2019
Contracting Jobs
10.2018 - 11.2018
HR Clerk
US Security Associates
02.2018 - 10.2018
HR Clerk
Heritage Crystal-Clean
12.2015 - 08.2017
Contractor
Advanced Resources
12.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Northern Illinois University