Ashley Murray

About Ashley Murray

As an HR Professional, I focus on creating effective employee communication strategies that align with organizational values, policies, and benefits. With over fifteen years of experience, I have partnered with teams to respond to workplace challenges, improve workforce planning, and implement solutions that foster employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. My SHRM-CP certification and a strong foundation in HR policies and workforce planning support my dedication to aligning HR functions with business goals. My mission is to empower organizations by building transparent HR processes that enable teams to thrive. Through consistent collaboration and communication, I aim to build productive workplaces that value employee contributions and drive sustainable success.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Mcandrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd

   Nov 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Partner with the leadership team to implement the Firm\'s human resource and talent strategy, focusing on current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.• Collaborate with the Director of Administration and the Firm management to address employee relations issues.• Provide support and guidance to assigned HR staff, management, and other employees when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions or problems arise. This may include administering and executing routine tasks in delicate situations, such as managing the FMLA process, providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and handling terminations.• Serve as a liaison between the Firm, brokers, and external benefit vendors, including healthcare, disability, and retirement plan providers. Execute the annual benefits open enrollment, communicate enrollment changes to insurance companies, and manage employee payroll deductions.• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for all new employees.• Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures.• Manage the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and selecting qualified applicants. Collaborate with departmental managers to understand the skills and competencies needed for open positions.• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive plans pay programs to ensure the Firm attracts and retains top talent.• Oversee the performance review process, including updating job descriptions as necessary.• Develop learning and development programs

Education

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Doctoral Degree, Organizational Leadership

• Purdue University Northwest

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Resources Management and Services

  2005 — 2010

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2018 — 2020