Eva Gonzalez has over 16 years of experience in human resources management. She is currently a Senior Manager of Human Resources at Fresenius Kabi USA, where she oversees recruitment, compensation, benefits, and labor relations for 600 employees. Previously, she held human resources leadership roles at several companies, establishing HR departments and directly managing HR functions. Gonzalez has a track record of cutting costs, improving processes, and supporting business goals through strategic human resources initiatives.

1. Eva Gonzalez
(630) 373-1576 EvaHR1@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL with 16 + years of generalist background, linking human capital to strategic business results. Change agent who is highly innovative and solution-driven; excellent analytical, planning, organization, and teambuilding skills.
 Employee Relations (ER)  Change Management  Benefits
 Performance Management  Organizational Development (OD)  Recruitment
 HR information Systems (HRIS)  Compensation  Policy Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRESENIUS KABI USA, INC., Melrose Park, IL 2007 - Present
Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Overhaul of Human Resources Department for a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on injectable pharmaceuticals and medical devices used to care for critically and chronically ill patients. Direct a staff of four and oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, labor relations and compliance for 600 employees. Participated in the monthly Executive Board Metrics Meeting. Major accomplishments:
• Managed high volume recruiting to accommodate growth and market demands
• Cut department operating budget by 50%
• Managed an OFCCP inspection which resulted in a favorable desk audit
• Implemented a 12-hour shift production schedule
• Helped decrease overtime in the production plant by 30%
• Significantly decreased the number of EEOC and DHR claims by heavily coaching management on properly addressing performance gaps and behavior issues
• Increased quality of security services and decreased costs by 40% by switching vendors
• Successfully managed human capital for a spinoff and an acquisition
• Created an HR Training Module for new managers/supervisors
• Saved over $1M in recruiting costs
• Implemented new starting rates and improved turnover by 150% in direct labor force
MECALUX USA, INC., Melrose Park, IL 2004 – 2007
Human Resources Manager
Established a Human Resources Department for a foreign owned shelving manufacturing company with multiple locations throughout the U.S. Directed a staff of five and oversaw recruitment, training and development, HRIS, compensation, benefits, labor relations and compliance for 350+ employees. Responsible for benefit plan design and compensation analysis. Wrote and enforced policies and procedures affecting day- to-day operations, disputed unemployment claims, union avoidance, conducted internal investigations and served as a resource in EEOC discrimination cases. Major accomplishments:
• Wrote new policy manual detailing comprehensive policies and procedures for employees
• Implemented a new vacation policy to cut cost by 25%
• Decreased overtime in the production plant by 300%

2. • Created a Performance Appraisal Program
• Decreased WC premiums by 30% by having the NCCI reclassifying our class codes
• Implemented a training/orientation program for production employees
• Improved management leadership skills by coaching managers/supervisors on hiring, disciplinary action and employment law
• Decreased security and janitorial costs by 20% by in-housing both functions
• Streamlined payroll process by upgrading time clocks and HRIS software
VERICLAIM, INC., Chicago, IL 2002 – 2004
Human Resources Manager
Established a Human Resources Department for a claim adjusting insurance company with 24 offices throughout the U.S. Directed a staff of three and oversaw recruitment, training and development, HRIS, compensation, benefits, labor relations and compliance for 300 employees. Wrote and enforced policies and procedures affecting day-to-day operations, conducted internal investigations and assisted with corporate risk management. Responsible for benefit plan design including negotiation of premiums and maintained vendor relations with Cigna, Aetna, Jefferson Pilot, The Hartford, Marsh and Putnam Investments. Supported the CEO in budgetary and strategic HR initiatives and counseled all levels of management on hiring and disciplinary issues. Major accomplishments:
• Revised employee manual and company policies and procedures
• Reduced department mailing costs by $10,000
• Created attendance record keeping system which cut costs by $15,000
• Reduced adjuster salaries by 20% and created a more productive workforce by redesigning the compensation package for the sales force
EMPLOYEE UNIVERSE, Glen Ellyn, IL 2002
Human Resources Lead
Company outsourced payroll and benefits for an employee base of 3,500+ associates. Supported payroll, compensation and benefits and other HR related resources for Jays Foods, Andre Boudin Bakeries, Stonebridge Country Club, Proficient Networks and VeriClaim, Inc. Supervised call center activities, oversaw issues tracking database, administered benefits and enforced company policies and procedures. Prepared reports for regulatory/operational reporting, resolved payroll issues, and counseled all levels of management on hiring and disciplinary issues. Major accomplishments:
• Gained company credibility by establishing solid relationships with key individuals
• Provided a higher level of service to clients by improving communication between call center and payroll departments and cross training personnel
LINCOLN FINACIAL GROUP, Schaumburg, IL 1999 – 2001
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Coordinated compensation, benefits and all other related resources for 350+ employees. Administered benefits and enforced company policies, performed employee orientations and exit interviews, counseled all levels of management on hiring and disciplinary issues, prepared reports for regulatory/operational reporting and coordinated various aspects of company’s professional development initiatives. Major accomplishments:
• Increased the proficiency of department by automating various HR functions

3. • Improved the orientation program by creating a Power Point presentation
• Established a central self-service HR resource for employees by creating and maintaining the company HR Intranet site
ACCURATE TEMPORARIES, Carol Stream, IL 1997 – 1999
Staffing Consultant
Experienced in staffing and scheduling of manufacturing and clerical personnel. Prescreened candidates, interviewed over 1000 candidates, maintained employee files, and assisted Payroll Department.
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Management, Emphasis in Human Resources Management
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL
B.A., Spanish Language and Literature
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL