Catherine "Cate" Lujan

**** ******* *****

Mission, KS 66205

913-***-**** (home)

913-***-**** (cell)

Objective: To utilize my extensive Human Resource knowledge and experience

and to enhance, support, and assist an existing Human Resources team in all

current and future endeavors.

Experience:

Lathrop & Gage, LLP

Human Resources Assistant- May 24, 2010- Current

Performance of all background checks through Abso Screening

Verification

Maintaining and performing I-9 verifications through E-Verify

Recruiting and Staffing of the Firm's Legal Administrative Assistants

ensursing coverage of staff utilizing Floaters as needed

Resume screening and selection for open positions making

recommendations to management

Maintain the security and confidentiality of the Firm's files and

records and the updating of information as it relates to staff

Conduct weekly New Hire Orientation as needed

Assistance with Staff Performance Evaluations, Staff Performance

Improvement Plans, and Disciplinary Issues

The Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries, Inc.

Employee Relations Supervisor--May 30, 2006- May 17, 2010

Responsible for the recruitment and hiring process of management and

professional staff; overseeing resume selection and the performance of

interviews.

Developed and managed the Agency's Retention and Recruitment program

ensuring effective use of recruitment budget

Responsible for all employee relations and conduct issues, making

recommendations to management as necessary

Conducted internal investigations on employee relation issues to

include harassment and hostile working environment

Supervision of staff to include Recruiter

All aspects of Unemployment; protest and appeal claims, participation

in phone/appeal hearings

Performance of background checks of all candidates to include

criminal, MVR, and credit screenings

E-verify processing of all staff

Responsible for overseeing internal promotions within the Agency

Strong knowledge of FMLA and COBRA

Oversaw annual performance evaluations providing feedback to

management as appropriate

Annual training of Agency staff on General Safety, Workplace

Violence, and Sexual Harassment

Additionally served on the Agency's Ethics committee and co-chaired the

Agency's Adhoc committee to assist families in crisis. Maintained

confidentiality of all files, issues, and documents. Provided both

excellent verbal and written communication skills. High performance in a

demanding and fast-paced environment without losing focus or attention to

detail. Strong degree of leadership and professionalism with the ability

to train and develop other staff. Excellent time management skills and

ability to meet deadlines.

Professional and Technical Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint

ADP and Ultipro Software

Education

Bolivar High School Bolivar, MO

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Professional Education Classes

Administrative Skills Training

How to Effectively Supervise People

Unemployment Law

FMLA

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