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.
Solid 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
Human Resource Generalist

April 2011-Present

R.J. OBrien & Associates, LLC is the oldest futures brokerage firms in Chicago. Headquartered in
Chicago (400+ employees), the company has international entities in Canada, Hong Kong and the
United Kingdom (approximately100 employees), all of which are managed by the US Human
Resources Department. As a Human Resources Generalist, for a team of four, the daily responsibilities
can fluctuate from recruiting/on-boarding to reporting analysis. Seventy-five percent of the position is
spent on benefits administration for all entities; including but not limited to annual renewals, required
testing and filing, and employee inquires. The other 25% is spent training team members, employee
relations, HRIS maintenance.
Accomplishments:
Created compensation & recruiting template spreadsheet (2012), that assisted in proper tracking and
accurate input of annual merit changes and recruitment projection. By working with senior
leadership, this process has streamlined the annual process to reduce time spent on maintenance by
one weeks time. The template has been used year over year by the Senior HR Analyst as a base for
process improvement as the company grows.
Development and implementation of process improvements for the following areas that have led to
division of labor, reduction in time, and compliance with HIPPA and other employment laws (20112015): On-boarding (all entities), monthly benefits reconciliation, online performance reviews, and
annual benefits testing 401(k), FSA, and P11D.
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 (2014).
Spearheaded wellness initiatives for the US entity. The wellness initiatives began in 2012 with the
incorporation of the health risk assessments and grown year over year to education sessions,
activities, health fairs and employee interactions with all RJO benefit vendors. Through data analysis
and survey results employees are becoming more involved and wiser consumers.
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.
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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 Manager
1212 Restaurant Group, LLC was a hospitality organization that oversaw operations of three restaurants
in the Chicago land area with sales over $3 million annually. The position of HR Generalist included a
broad range of HR functions including: payroll, performance evaluation employee
screening/hiring/orientation, benefits maintenance (including; COBRA, Workers Compensation,
unemployment), and safety training/compliance. As an Operations Manager the budgeting and
inventory control systems, AP/AR, and liaison between investors, financial team and vendors/City of
Chicago were all monthly responsibilities.
Accomplishments:
Co-authored sections of companys policies and procedures manual (employee handbook)
outlining payroll, background checks, references, meals, breaks, vacation benefits, company
regulations, and performance expectations for exempt and nonexempt employees.
Worked directly with the software company to build HRIS payroll report, which allowed for
more accuracy and cost savings.
Successfully, created and conducted analysis of spreadsheets for sales, inventory, and payroll
analysis, which led to cost saving measures.
Overhauled filing and accounts-payable systems to accelerate data retrieval/processing time and
overall improve organization.
Created documents in Excel and Word for end of day closing procedures that led to 50%
reduction in time to complete tasks.
Established employee performance and recognition system, which assisted in employee
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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