Jovanny (Jay) Chonillo, MHRM

People Operations & Automations Manager, ex-Rippling

Greater Chicago Area

About

Tech-oriented People (HR) Professional looking to leverage systems knowledge to enhance People Operations. Although I rarely shy away from the opportunity to get a laugh, I get down to business when I need to.

Experience

  • People Operations & Automations Manager at Garner Health
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Rippling ()
    • Manager, PEO Technical Account Management
      Dec 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Senior PEO Technical Account Manager
      May 2024 - Dec 2024 · 8 mos

    • PEO Technical Account Manager
      Oct 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Senior Human Resources Consultant at Midwest-based PEO Firm
    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021 · 8 mos

    HR Consultation- Served as the primary point of contact for issues related to employee relations, HRIS configurations, performance management, federal and local employment law compliance, and general HR best practices. Quickly became a subject matter expert for Kronos, Litmos, and Prism HR. Customer Success- Quickly established rapport with key stakeholders to assess HR pain points and present solutions within the existing PEO ecosystem. Partner with Account Managers for assigned clients to continuously gauge client satisfaction and quickly identify retention risks. Implementation Support- Leveraged dual proficiencies in HR and systems administration to spearhead projects that supported smooth customized implementations (Prism, Kronos, customized Excel reports).

  • HR Specialist at GEORGE JON, INC.
    Jan 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Established the HR department as a critical service hub for George Jon, Inc. employees, as well as strategic partner that protects business interests while guiding People-centric initiatives during a high-growth phase. Areas of responsibility include: • Global Compliance • Leadership Development and Coaching • Employee Satisfaction Metrics • New Employee Onboarding • Performance Management Program Support • Benefits Plan Design and Administration • HRIS Management • Recruitment

  • Labelmaster ()
    • People Consultant
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 · 3 mos

      Providing transitional support for the Labelmaster People Operations ticket system, as well as building out the internal knowledge base.

    • People Manager
      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      A title upgrade that I'm super excited about! We recently revamped our HRIS, which gives us the tools to put our People in the best position to succeed. Robust Performance Management, dynamic Goals, persistent feedback. The title change couldn't come at a better time!

    • Human Resources Manager
      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      At Labelmaster, we help businesses take the complexity out of hazmat transportation to make the world a safer place. We sell and manufacturer products, develop software as well as provide services for manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, transportation and other businesses. It’s an industry that not too many people know about…but it is really cool, particularly in the product management space where we continue to re-invent ourselves and lead our industry. As the HR Manager, I oversee most major functions of the company's Human Resources department, including: Recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, legal/regulatory compliance, employee benefits, and employee engagement. Mini-titles include: HR Systems Integrator, EEO Coordinator, ACA Reporting Guru, 401k Plan Admin, Unemployment Claim Overseer, Stapler Bandit.