Rebecca Thusius
Schofield,WI
Summary
Seasoned Manager of Human Resources with solid background in employee management, strategic planning, and organizational development. Strengths include talent acquisition, succession planning, and conflict resolution. Recognized for implementing successful HR policies that enhance employee satisfaction and overall company performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Ingersoll Machine Tools
Rockford, IL
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed and mentored a high-performing HR team.
- Created a positive work environment by promoting team building initiatives and resolving conflicts between employees.
- Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategies that would increase employee engagement levels.
- Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
Human Resources Manager
Header Die and Tool
Rockford, IL
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Established comprehensive HR department by designing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to optimize operations, achieving a 30% reduction in labor costs.
- Assisted in developing succession planning strategies for key positions within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
Human Resources Generalist
Panoramic
Janesville, WI
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Organized company events such as team building exercises or holiday parties to foster a positive work environment.
- Conducted exit interviews and used feedback to drive retention strategies.
- Coordinated employee benefits including health insurance plans, 401k savings plan, vacation and sick leave policies and other programs.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
Human Resources Generalist
Meiborg Bros Inc.
Rockford, Illinois
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in Human Resources management techniques and strategies.
- Organized company events such as team building exercises or holiday parties to foster a positive work environment.
- Participated in career fairs or recruiting events at local colleges and universities for talent acquisition purposes.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor.
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, employee handbooks, and other HR related documents.
- Conducted benefits administration for benefit-eligible employees.
- Coordinated with external vendors for the provision of employee services, such as training and benefits administration.
Owner/Manager
Johnson Properties
Rockford, IL
10.2010 - 04.2022
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Marketing Assistant / Seminar Coordinator
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
Loves Park, IL
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed logistics and travel for national seminars and tradeshows.
- Tracked expenses related to marketing activities against budget allocations.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for campaigns or initiatives.
- Organized promotional events, including scheduling speakers and coordinating activities.
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
- Assisted with copywriting, artwork and web workflow to facilitate print and digital marketing communications.
Office Manager /Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Schmidt Dental Center
Rockford, IL
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Chair side dental assistant.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Kossman Office
Belvidere, IL
09.2003 - 05.2016
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
Education
OSHA 10-Hour Certification -
HSI
09.2022
Human Resources Management Certificate -
HR University
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources & Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College
Rockford, IL07-2014
Skills
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Employee engagement
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Payroll administration
- HR analytics
- Compliance management
Affiliations
SHRM Member, Rockford Chapter
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Ingersoll Machine Tools
01.2024 - 02.2025
Human Resources Manager
Header Die and Tool
11.2022 - 01.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Panoramic
07.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Meiborg Bros Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2022
Marketing Assistant / Seminar Coordinator
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2020
Office Manager /Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Schmidt Dental Center
05.2016 - 07.2019
Owner/Manager
Johnson Properties
10.2010 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Kossman Office
09.2003 - 05.2016
OSHA 10-Hour Certification -
HSI
Human Resources Management Certificate -
HR University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources & Organizational Leadership
Rasmussen College