Taylor Simpson

About Taylor Simpson

I am a creative and dynamic human resource and industrial-organizational professional…

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Ckf, Co

   Nov 2020 — Present

   Collaborate with the organization\'s leadership to support initiatives by understanding the organization\'s structure, issues, and needs. Participate in planning processes and promote best practices. • Serve as an employee advocate and a primary contact for employee complaints. Coordinate investigations and make recommendations regarding appropriate resolution. Support and educate managers in handling conflict and facilitating difficult conversations. • Oversee processes for workers\' compensation, disability, leave, work place accommodation requests, and health and safety issues; consult with managers or leadership, as needed. Oversee accurate documentation and recordkeeping. • Proactively solicit feedback from employees to develop and maintain a high performing and positive culture. Coordinate the annual engagement survey and work with leadership to develop and implement action plans relevant to the results. • Oversee the HR team and all future and ongoing projects, including talent acquisition and payroll and benefit functions and processes. Act as back-up for these processes as necessary. • Stay current on state and federal employment regulations. Exercise judgement consistent with standards, practices, policies and applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to FLSA, EEO, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA and OSHA. Ensure team meets all governmental and company reporting requirements. • Ensure organization chart, job descriptions and job titles remain current and aligned across the business. Update and maintain employee handbook, policies and company processes. Recommend and implement changes when necessary.

Education

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  2016 — 2018

• Northeastern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

  2013 — 2015