Marcus Ambroziak
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Strategic HR professional with a strong background in talent acquisition, compliance, and employee development. Adept in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and performance management to enhance engagement and retention. Expertise in HR compliance (FINRA, state licensing), workforce planning, and data-driven decision-making to optimize organizational success. Passionate about aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive growth and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Northwestern Mutual
02.2023 - Current
- Lead talent acquisition and onboarding efforts, conducting pre-screening interviews, facilitating training programs, and contributing to a 78% contract-to-hire success rate.
- Ensure compliance and mitigate risk by advising leadership on FINRA and state regulations, proactively monitoring licensing, Continuing Education (CE) credits, and workplace policies to uphold industry standards.
- Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, conducting exit interviews, stay interviews, and surveys to improve retention and workplace satisfaction.
- Partner with executive leadership to drive HR strategies, providing data-driven insights on workforce planning, compliance, and performance management to improve efficiency and retention by 15%.
- Support managers in performance management and employee relations, advising on productivity, coaching strategies, and workplace policies to foster a high-performing and compliant workforce.
- Play a key role in launching a new office location on a university campus, expanding internship opportunities and strengthening early-career talent pipelines.
- Design and enhance HR programs for leadership development, onboarding, and compliance, ensuring scalable processes that support company stability and growth.
Sales Consultant
Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Advised potential buyers of current market trends on inventory shortages, supply chain issues, and market adjustments
- Improved marketing efforts to source and reach clients through different social media platforms
- Recommended and helped prospective customers understand market adjustment to maintain a 85% sales retention rate
- Cold called 15+ clients daily, assisted customers in helping determine the right vehicle to purchase
- Worked with sales management and potential clients to achieve price agreements, warranties and optional packages
Operations/Recruiting Manager
Advocate Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored employees performance to ensure daily goals are met
- Improved production timelines by scheduling employees on projects based on their skill set to ensure efficiency
- Oversaw $750,000 renovation project and construction that enhanced productivity and ensured facilities met Illinois codes and regulations
- Orchestrated a team of eight individuals in accordance with project plans
- Interfaced with district managers from major corporations to understand project expectations
- Inspected job sites to visualize the best approach to meet project deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois03.2021
Human Resource Management -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois06.2019
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- HR Compliance & Licensing (FINRA, State)
- Employee Relations & Retention
- Performance Management & Coaching
- Onboarding & Training Development
- HR Data Analytics & Reporting
- HRIS & ATS Systems (Bullhorn, Quickbooks, NM Talent)
- Workforce Planning & Risk Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Increased contract-to-hire ratio to 78%, improving hiring success and workforce retention.
- Led the launch of a new office at a university, establishing a talent pipeline and internship program.
- Reduced onboarding time by 30% by streamlining training and licensing processes.
- Achieved 100% compliance with FINRA and state regulations, ensuring all representatives met licensing and education requirements.
- Cut hiring process time by 25%, optimizing interview scheduling and background check procedures.
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Co-Member, Naperville Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Baseball 3A State Champions
- Contributed to a championship-winning season through dedication, teamwork, and discipline.
- Demonstrated leadership and resilience in high-pressure playoff situations.
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Northwestern Mutual
02.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant
Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates
07.2021 - 08.2022
Operations/Recruiting Manager
Advocate Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resource Management -
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DePaul University
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