Maribel Mendez
Joliet
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
A & J Services
Joliet, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Led project planning sessions to find month to month contracts.
- Coordinated drivers to ensure project milestones were achieved on time.
- Developed strategies to identify potential project challenges early.
Human Resource Clerk
Walmart
Joliet, IL
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Processed employee payroll and benefits inquiries to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate employee records using HRIS software for data integrity.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
- Supported onboarding procedures, facilitating orientation sessions for new hires.
HR Generalist
Amsive / LaSalle Network
02.2024 - 08.2024
- IRS / SSI Clearance
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in conducting employee performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve productivity and engagement.
- Ensured all associates were compliant for SSI and IRS clearance through various software applications.
Company Recruiter
Spring Rock Gutters / LaSalle Network
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
- Organized recruitment events and job fairs to enhance employer visibility in the market.
- Facilitated onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Senior Recruiter
People Ready
Crest Hill, IL
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Oversee all office tasks and personal
- Developed onboarding programs that improved new hire retention rates.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering and Communications and Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Orland Park, IL01-2015
Timeline
Project Manager
A & J Services
07.2025 - Current
Human Resource Clerk
Walmart
03.2025 - 06.2025
HR Generalist
Amsive / LaSalle Network
02.2024 - 08.2024
Company Recruiter
Spring Rock Gutters / LaSalle Network
05.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Recruiter
People Ready
12.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering and Communications and Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
- Outbound and inbound sales experience
- Experienced in HR responsibilities
- Accurate accounting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Possesses disciplined work ethic
- Strong decision-making skills
- Maintains satisfied and excellent employee / customer relations
- Superb organizational and problem-solving skills
- Inventory control & cycle counting experience; excellent attention to detail
Leadership
I am currently a project manager where I plan, execute and close the project. Onsite recruiter where I have worked alone and overseen up to 600 employees. Senior Recruiter of several offices where I delegate work, train new associates, and carry out the daily tasks of every day office procedures.