Traci Jancasz

Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 799-9599 traci.jancasz@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/tracijancasz

Highlight of Qualifications and Skills

Over 10 years of Human Resources Generalist experience supporting over 400 employees globally
for both the Financial and Hospitality industry.
Excellent HR skills including employee recruitment, on-boarding, performance and talent
management, training/development, employee termination, payroll, benefits, Human Resources
Information Systems (HRIS) and employee relations.
Strong research, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to work great under pressure, independently and as a team player, and also with
employees of all levels.
Solid computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, ADP (payroll and HRIS
software), and administration of benefit vendor websites.

Professional Experience
R.J. OBrien & Associates, LLC Chicago, IL
April 2011-Present
Human Resource Generalist
Project manager and first point of contact for all U.S. and global employee benefits; benefits
enrollment, monthly reporting, reconciliation of invoices, claims resolutions, employee
communications, and annual testing and filing (Non-discrimination testing and 5500 filing).
Team lead for the firms benefit programs; FMLA, Leave of Absence, The Wellness Exchange and
annual benefits fair.
Work with senior management and benefit brokers, to promote plans, resources, and wellness
strategies.
Worked directly with HRIS provider (ADP) to develop and create a customized performance and
talent online tool for employees as well as collaborated with senior management in developing
performance evaluation standards, salary and staffing tools.
Assist subject matter experts to ensure data integrity in HRIS system, testing of system changes,
report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.
Independent Contractor Chicago, IL
2008-2012
QuickBooks Bookkeeper for Hospitality, Movie Production, and Technology Companies
Administered all bookkeeping inclusive of paying and issuing invoices and month-end P&L
reporting.
Reconciled any discrepancies within ledgers, accounts or other financial statements.
Completed and maintained all general ledgers in accordance with basic bookkeeping and accounting
principles.
Performed all required reporting to government agencies, as required.
1212 Restaurant Group, LLC - Chicago, IL
2004-2008
Human Resources Generalist/Operations
Managed a broad range of HR functions including payroll, employee on-boarding, benefits maintenance
(including COBRA/Workers Compensation), safety training and compliance, budgets and inventory
control systems.
Liaised between investors and financial vendors.
Co-authored sections of companys policies and employee handbook
Established employee performance and recognition system, resulting in greater employee retention
Worked directly with the software company, Volante, to build the HRIS payroll report, allowing for
more accuracy and cost savings.
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Created and maintained spreadsheets for sales, inventory, and payroll analysis, leading to cost saving
measures.
Overhauled filing and accounts-payable systems to accelerate data retrieval/processing time and improve
overall organization

Carmichaels Chicago Steakhouse - Chicago, IL

Assistant Private Dining Director
Worked alongside the private dining director to successfully plan events.
Worked with clients, on design, menu, and cost of event.
Trained banquet employees on menu, cost analysis, and leading and executing of event.

2003-2005

Education
Robert Morris University, Morris Graduate School of Management, Chicago IL
Masters of Business Administration, Concentration: Management/Human Resources

2010

Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Business Administration, Concentration: Business Administration

2009

Professional Affiliations and Awards

Volunteer with Miseracordia Golf Outing

Member of Staffing Management Association of Greater Chicago (SMAGC)
Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member of the Sigma Beta Delta Honorary Society
Awarded RMU Academic Scholarship
Volunteer of Morris Student Chapter of SHRM, President, Liaison

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