Nieta J. G.

Experience

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  Haymarket Center

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2007

  Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter

  ➢ Primary recruiter at a leading Behavioral Health Organization for exempt and non-exempt level employees that comprises over 175 job functions➢ Augmented retention and decrease turnover by selectively staffing an organization of 500 by utilizing various resources such as, networking, applicant pool, internet, and job fairs.➢ Conducted weekly new staff orientations.➢ Provided pre-screening for managers by pre-interviewing and obtaining work history, education, and salary requirements.➢ Performed and interpreted reference, education, licensing, and background checks for potential employees.➢ Maintained an applicant database of thousands of resumes and applications by maintaining applicant tracking and applicant flow logs.➢ Generated and managed weekly job postings.➢ Performed significant HR functions for an organization of 500+ employees. ➢ Administered pre-employment screenings such as drug tests and other medical related screenings for employment.➢ Administered benefits package, including health, life, short-term disability and dental insurance coverage. ➢ Maintained employee benefit data in automated human resources information systems.➢ Prepared and communicated information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.➢ Developed and maintained human resources procedures and reports.➢ Compiled and maintained personnel records and manage employee benefit plans for organization.➢ Augmented staff's knowledge of HR processes and policies/procedures➢ Implemented and ensured organizational compliance for seven departments with Illinois Managed, with care and confidentiality, employee relations, dilemmas, and concerns.➢ Ensured compliance with state laws by conducting HR Auditing.➢ Performed Exit Interviews upon staff resignation to improve processes and overall organizational environment.➢ Interpreted and communicated organization policies and labor laws. Show less

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  Housing Action Illinois

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2014

  HR Representative/Office Manager

  ➢ Manage employee hire and termination procedures.➢ Benefits Administration: Health, Dental, 403B, Short-Term Disability, Cafeteria Plan.➢ Coordinate Health Insurance Open Enrollment.➢ Create and distribute board materials for six annual board meetings.➢ Maintain and track staff time sheets.➢ Reports to the Executive Director.➢ Transmit and reconcile payroll and meet all deadlines.➢ Administer, track, and supervise daily office tasks including billing, account payables and receivables, event planning, and end-of-month reporting.➢ Manage purchasing and inventory of supplies.➢ Input accounting information using Quick Books.➢ Negotiate and manage vendor relationships.➢ Create revenue and expense report summaries and graphs.➢ Ensure receipt of checks and contributions from funders and members.➢ Manage and reconcile four company bank accounts including certificate of deposit.➢ Manage annual audit and Annual Housing Conference of over 250 participants. Show less

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  Naperville Community Unit School District 203

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2020

  o o HR Generalist for three labor unions comprised of 1200 employeeso Streamlined annual recruiting initiative that decreased employee records and payroll discrepancies by 30%.o Administered benefits package, including health, life, short-term disability and dental insurance coverage and recommended benefit plan changes to management.o Decreased department expenses by 50% by researching and changing vendors for same products.o Restructured the intern contract process with over 50 universities by updating agreements, terminating dormant relationships.o Managed the employment and on-boarding process for 1200 employees including new hire orientation.o Coordinate and track compliance of mandated on-line trainings for over 3500 employees.o Screened candidates to match experience with specific job related requirements.o Conducted exit interviews in addition to creating matrix to analyze company culture that includes staff perception of work environment.o Managed the pre-employment process including offer of employment, new hire paperwork, and communication with Managers.o Coordinated authorization of job vacancy postings and track open positions.o Analyzed data and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.o Processed salary schedule placement adjustments and other status changes.o Assured adherence to collective bargaining agreements by monitoring day-to-day implementation of agreements concerning wages, hours and working conditions.o Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employmento Prepared and distribute timely communication regarding employment status, salary and benefit eligibilityo Worked directly with the CHRO to determine the department budget for the upcoming fiscal year by looking at expense trends and patterns from prior years. Show less o Manage the employment and on-boarding process for over 400 seasonal and contingent staff in addition to student teachers, including mandatory orientations. o Restructured the student teacher contract process with over 50 universities by updating agreements, terminating dormant relationships, and tracking number of students from each school that completes their candidacy with the district. o Work directly with the CHRO to determine the department budget for the upcoming fiscal year by looking at expense trends and patterns from prior years. o Coordinate, administer, and track compliance of annual state mandated on-line trainings (GCN) for over 3500 employees. Also responsible for system administration including set-up, managing user lists, and reporting.o Prepare performance evaluation list of over 1,300 employees. Monitor the documentation and receipt of evaluations of administrators and non-certified staff. o Analyze company culture by compiling exit interview data that includes staff perception of work environment. Recommend suggestions for more thorough analysis.o Annually facilitate over 20,000 records to determine order of discharge based on performance evaluations and competencies. Show less

  • HR Generalist

    Nov 2017 - Feb 2020

  • HR Coordinator

    Oct 2014 - Feb 2020
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  Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

  Human Resources Manager

  o Communicate with Executive team on issues and activities related to the Human Resources department in an effort to ensure effective operations of the agency. o Develop salaries, benefits and other HR related department budgets and monitor financial activities. o System administrator for all HRIS modules including HR, Self –Service portal, time tracking, performance management, and compensation. o Administer all employee benefits, including negotiating with brokers, working with providers, recommending benefit changes, hosting open enrollments, processing changes, facilitating continuation of benefits. o Develop and communicate of HR policies and best practices to guarantee compliance with applicable laws. o Full cycle onboarding.o Develop job descriptions that are reflective of functions, skill sets, agency expectations, and qualifications required for each position. o Manage performance evaluation and compensation processes. Advise managers on proper employee discipline and termination practices. o Organize continued education and in-house trainings to promote staff growth and to be compliant with annual accreditation requirements. o Serve as agency Safety Coordinator overseeing the safety program, leading Safety Committee meetings and developing safety trainings. Act as liaison with the agency’s risk management association (PDRMA). o Oversee agency record retention program in conjunction with the state regulated records disposal policy. o Act as an impartial advisor for all staff to promote effective conflict resolution, communication, and employee relations. Show less

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  Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Superintendent of Administration and Personnel

  Key member of the Leadership team providing strategic direction and execution of agency personnel and administrative operations. Ensures FVSRA is staffed with highly skilled and trained employees who are equipped to execute the agency mission.o Lead functional areas of Human Resources including full cycle recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training, employee retention, job evaluations, compensation management, benefits administration, organizational development, workers compensation, employee records for over 200 employees.o Develop, update, and manage policies and procedures.o Develop organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resource issues and contributes information, analysis, and recommendations to the organization’s strategic direction.o Coordinate disciplinary process providing performance management guidance to supervisorso Manage the operations team consisting of Human Resources Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Registrar.o Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talento Benefits Administrator-Educate and enroll employees on comprehensive benefit plans.o Facilitate Human Resources and operations budgeto Prepare and deliver, all materials for the Board Meetings as directed by the Executive Director.o Oversee the implementation process for performance evaluations of employees.o Consult with supervisory employees as requested to minimize liability for worker’s compensation and unemployment compensation claims and handle all claims made.o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies. Show less

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  Brosnan Risk Consultants

  Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

  Human Resources Generalist-Midwest Region

  Midwest region HR lead overseeing eight states• Conduct weekly HR training with Regional, District, and Operations Managers• Facilitate and implement multiple state compliance procedures/laws & trends• Perform employment/wage verifications• Conduct and track employee relations investigations and submit findings and recommendations to leadership• Act as a resource to managers in respects to adverse action, legal concerns, and performance management• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with state & federal law• Facilitate workers compensation claims• Process requests for FMLA/LOA’s• Manage and track unemployment claims• Respond to requests for employee records/subpoenas Show less

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  Association for Individual Development

  Mar 2024 - now

  Director of Human Resources

  Supervisory position responsible for administration of human resources, staff training and development, payroll and compensation policies, programs and practices including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing consistent with the strategic goals of the organization. Duties include formulating policies and procedures for the Human Resources and Staff Training and Development Departments and recommending policies and practices to executive leadership. Assures compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with organization policies and government regulations. Show less