Troy Baird
joliet
Summary
Professional in human resources with demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, business operations, and compliance. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in problem-solving, onboarding, and HR software. Dependable and results-driven, ready to make a significant impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Westside Children's Therapy
Mokena
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted new employee onboarding.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Collaborated with workers' compensation adjusters to manage and resolve claims efficiently, ensuring timely communication and compliance with legal and organizational policies.
- Calendar management for management and executive
Senior Payroll Administrator, Operations Manager
TransForce Inc.
Alexandria
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability, and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Served as primary point of contact for all interdepartmental inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures, enhancing communication between teams.
- Assisted employees with resolving any payroll-related issues or concerns in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships within the organization.
- Managed a team of payroll specialists, ensuring timely and accurate processing for over 1,200 employees.
- Developed the centralized payroll process and teams.
High Speed Operator
Griffith Foods
Alsip
02.2012 - 12.2020
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Reduced operational costs with the identification and elimination of redundant tasks and inefficient processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Human resources operations
- Talent management
- Payroll administration
- Microsoft Office, Google Suite, HRIS, ATS proficient
- Team Leadership
- Process optimization and improvement
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Time management, Calendar management
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Westside Children's Therapy
06.2025 - Current
Senior Payroll Administrator, Operations Manager
TransForce Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2024
High Speed Operator
Griffith Foods
02.2012 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Joliet Junior College
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