Tandria Miles-Collins
Greater Chicagoland ,IL
Summary
A Senior HR Generalist, with over 10 years of experience in supporting numerous Human Resource functions to meet strategic, tactical, and administrative Human Resource objectives. Well-versed in collaborative effective communication with Senior Management within corporate spaces, across various support departments and/or settings. Extremely knowledgeable in employee relations with strong analytical skills used to support HR initiatives. Well-qualified HR Professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Lifescan Labs of Illinois
Skokie, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments, including safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications, enhancing employee retention by 10% in 6 months.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings filled open positions by 30%.
- Conducts and acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, navigate employee relations and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Facilitates employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Upholding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to ensure compliance
- Retains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Plan and manage recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
Staffing Specialist-Interview Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Sourced and interviewed viable candidates in company database using Taleo internally and externally, single handedly hired 200 kitchen staff employees in 4 month period.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems and lifted employee retention by nearly 10%,
- Screened resumes and applications and interviews applicants for new job positions.
- Promoted, set up, and supported large scale job fairs and community events for recruitment.
- Executed biweekly payroll using Kronos and Service Now for accuracy.
- Scheduled and represented department at union disciplinary and grievance hearings and investigations.
- Led processes involving forms and documents related to employee hours, overtime, position changes, and intra-unit transfers.
- Corresponded weekly with various departments to ensure candidates cleared background processes in timely manner.
- Compiled personnel information, collected appointment data, monitored appointment spreadsheets, and confirms appropriate authorizations and eligibility
- Performed onboarding and benefits counseling as needed.
Waste Management Coordinator
PeopleScout
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Processed contracts with suppliers, in all 50 states of US and in Canada, to ensure supplier compliance, analyzed supplier change requests to existing contacts.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted biweekly payroll via Kronos with 100% accuracy.
- Sourced for new suppliers and used existing supplier base for client locations for immediate needs.
- Participated in Supplier Management Team discussions for research and contract management of supplier accounts.
- Coordinated and also loaded supplier profiles into integration of new suppliers into VMS tool (i.e Fieldglass).
- Created, analyzed, and reviewed reports with Supplier Managers, showing status of contract activity.
- Monitored supplier compliance with client’s corporate policies and adherence to contractual obligations as required by Staff Management.
- Advised over 30 suppliers on system procedures and procedures.
- Answered incoming calls and performed outbound calls to clients and suppliers.
Senior Recruiter
PeopleScout
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Sourced candidates through social media, reference recommendations, and company database and community affiliation.
- Focused on locating well-qualified candidates within [the trucking industry,
- Screened, interviewed, and presented candidates up to 50 candidates daily for hiring selection,
- Spoke to 50 to 100 candidates daily via phone and email to ensure smooth recruiting process,
- Maintained database of various scripts used in application process.
- Executed presentations and media campaigns for organization.
- Worked with firm-wide staff recruiting team on department initiatives, as well as recruiting and coordination efforts.
- Developed and maintained internal and external postings for all open staff roles.
- Scheduled and monitored staff candidate interviews, collected evaluation feedback and coordinated travel arrangements when applicable.
- Maintained applicant tracking system on firm-wide basis.
- Updated and maintain candidate files in applicant tracking system on regular, continuous basis, from search inception through close.
- Prepared reports, projections, and statistics regarding staff hiring
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external clients, including, staff, hiring managers, candidates, and consultants.
- Ensured appropriate correspondence with Stakeholders (i.e. Waste Management staff).
- Initiated and performed required post-offer due diligence, including reference checks, background checks, employment verification, and conflicts clearance.
- Liaised with and assist HR with staff candidate onboarding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Chicago, IL06.1993
Skills
- SDLC, Training and Compliance, Kronos, Taleo, Paylocity, Fieldglass, VMS Tool,
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advance)
- Procedures Compliance
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Unemployment Claims
- Harassment Investigation
Accomplishments
- Certifications:
- Lean Six Sigma, Project Management: Project Management Professional – In Process, Blood
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Lifescan Labs of Illinois
03.2022 - Current
Staffing Specialist-Interview Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools
08.2021 - 03.2022
Waste Management Coordinator
PeopleScout
08.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Recruiter
PeopleScout
01.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
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