Jill Terry

Experience

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  The MEL Group, LLC

  Oct 1999 - Sept 2011

  HR Generalist

  Provided Generalist and Administrative support for The MEL Group clients ranging from 25 to 150 employees via outsourced HR services. • Successfully integrated and implemented HR systems client organizations.• Provided full-cycle recruiting services to clients’ for open positions at exempt, non-exempt and executive levels.• Managed employee relations for outsourced HR for companies with up to 150 employees.• Provided benefits administration including plan communications, enrollment renewals, and administration of COBRA transfers.• Administered FMLA and unpaid personal leaves.• Conducted orientations and on-boarding for new employees.• Prepared compensation analysis reports.Director, HR Contract ServicesOverall responsibility for the coordinated management of projects directed toward strategic business initiatives and organizational objectives.• Sourced and recruited placement of Human Resources professionals at client sites for temporary HR positions. • Defined and initiated projects; managed costs, schedules, and performance to ensure customer satisfaction.• Managed contract negotiations of independent contractors, supervised contract professionals including: recruiters, benefits administrators, compensation specialists, generalists, and HR managers.• Established rapport, and maintained relationships with clients. Show less

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  The Dolan Company

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  HR Representative

  Provided administrative and first-line HR support for managers and employees of publishing groups with 20 to 45 employees. •Created a detailed offer letter to ensure successful new hire orientation.•Reviewed and processed bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees. •Calculated monthly, quarterly, annual bonuses and commissions for sales professionals.•Educated new and existing employees on benefits offered, insurance plans, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.•Processed short- /long-term disability and life insurance claims for employees.•Worked with third party administrator to process COBRA for eligible employees.•Administered FMLA and non-FMLA leaves according to corporate procedures.•Worked with HR Managers to resolve employee relations issues. Show less

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  American Converters inc.

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  HR Generalist-Contract

  Provided human resource support for managers and employees.•Developed and led orientations for new hires and temporary employees.•Created daily labor cost reports for two locations.•Created supervisory groups to develop team cohesion and grow supervisory skills.•Investigated employee relations concerns.•Enrolled employees in benefits programs.•Approved benefit and employment-related invoices.•Co-led in-house safety committee.•Processed worker’s compensation claims/applications regarding injuries and maintained OSHA logs.•Developed and administered FMLA process.•Reviewed and make recommendations for Employee Handbook.•Maintained personnel files. Show less

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  Rainbow Treecare

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Recruiter and HR Specialist--Contract Position

  Provide full-cycle recruiting and human resource services to each division in the Rainbow Tree Company family.• Source and recruit strong candidates for over 20 positions (70 + openings).• Screen/interview candidates to ensure that the best candidates move forward in the recruitment process.• Consult with hiring managers regarding best practices in recruitment and selection.• In partnership with the Director of Human Resources, develop new hire orientation and on-boarding workshop processes. Show less

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  Standard Heating & Air Conditioning

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Human Resource Generalist

  Provide human resource expertise to the management team and employees.• Manage the day-to-day operations of the human resource department. • Source and recruit top candidates for each department, vastly improving diversity throughout the organization.• Working with the President, plan and administer all employee benefits, including a variety of wellness initiatives.• Advise management in appropriate and effective resolution of employee relations issues.• Develop and implement an employee recognition process, leading to higher employee engagement.• Interpret company policies and procedures to management and employees, ensuring understanding through clear communication. • Manage worker’s compensation claims and all leaves of absence. Show less

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  Illume

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  Payroll and Benefits Partner
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  The Tile Shop

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  HR Generalist /Payroll
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  United Scientific Corp

  Oct 2017 - now

  Office Manager
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  St. Catherine University

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2023

  Administrative Assistant
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  United Scientific Inc

  Jul 2023 - now

  General Manager
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  United Scientific Industries

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  Business Manager
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  Minneapolis College

  Jul 2024 - now

  Executive Assistant