Jay Grady

About Jay Grady

An innovative and performance-driven Human Resources Manager and key member of the leadership team, with the proven ability to develop and deliver world-class HR solutions and services in support of strategic and tactical business objectives. Strong business acumen, with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills. Able to build robust and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels: HR strategy, HR Leadership, people strategy, process improvement, employee development and retention, best practices, employee engagement and success, risk mitigation, strategic planning, legal compliance, payroll, benefits administration, and building, developing, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams: Cultural change champion, enhancing cultures for organizations, increasing employee engagement for optimal productivity, and ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for employee retention: Expertise in developing training and development frameworks for all employee levels to create career pathways and professional growth plans: Expertise in targeted talent acquisition, succession planning, and relevant real-time performance evaluation: Successfully interacting with key stakeholders, including senior and LOB leadership regarding HR transformation and the business strategies needed to achieve organizational goals: QuickBooks, Kenexa recruitment and hiring software, Oracle Database, Microsoft Office Suite, ADP WorkForce Now Payroll Services, PeopleSoft. Human Resources Leadership HR Management / Team Building People Strategy / Staffing Solutions HR Strategy / Support Recruiting / Onboarding Full Employee Lifecycle Performance Management Talent Acquisition / Development Trends / Continuing Education Strategic Planning / Advisement Payroll / Benefits Programs Employment Law / Compliance Employee Engagement / Success Employment Claims Investigations / Discipline Insurance Training Programs Confidentiality / Records

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist

   Trilogy

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Manage and update various departmental databases and systems; i.e. new hires,employee changes, separations, etc. Audit records to ensure data is accuratelycaptured. Create and distribute various reports as directed.• Conduct new employee orientation to ensure employees understand organization’spolicies and procedures, benefit plan options, etc.• Assist with on-boarding of new hires into the organization; i.e. auditing backgroundcheck records, collecting new hire paperwork, distributing employee IDs, etc.• Ensure employee documentation is filed in appropriate systems• Manage and update various tracking spreadsheets, systems, and workflows; i.e.organizational charts, motor vehicle report audit, etc.• Manage labor law posters and any employer related notifications to ensure compliancewith regulatory bodies and organizational requirements• Assist with planning and executing employee appreciation/recognition activities/events• Respond promptly and thoroughly to employee inquiries about employment proceduresor human resources related topics.• Create correspondences to communicate employee changes or departmentalprocedures for distribution

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General