Katherine Gadd

330-***-****

ac8tq9@r.postjobfree.com

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

● Workers Compensation

● Payroll

● Employee Benefits

● Leave of Absences

● Performance Management

● Teamwork and Collaboration

● Federal and State Legal Compliance

● Implementation of HRIS/ATS

● Project Management

● Leadership Skills

● Employee Relations

● Organizational Development

● Change Management

● Unemployment

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager / October 2015-Present

Go to Work Ohio, Akron, Ohio

● Help develop business operations to support company’s goals and direction.

● Analyze and recommend solutions to human resource issues.

● Revise and implement policies, procedures and comply with state and federal laws.

● Coordinate and organize monthly safety committee, attend safety counsel and work with BWC.

● Resolve employee issues and handle employee investigations, disciplinary procedures and terminations.

● Recommend changes for improvement of workflow.

● Assist with implementation of continued education.

● Oversee recruiting, pre-employment, on and off-boarding processes.

● Distribute, track and process employee benefits.

● Conduct payroll and handle all attendance issues on a weekly basis.

● Handle FMLA, workers compensation and unemployment.

● Complete projects and reports assigned by President. Human Resources Generalist / October 2013-October 2014 Anna Maria Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility, Aurora, Ohio

● Efficiently and effectively filled open positions for newly opened assisted living facility.

● Attended meetings with the director of human resources, administrators and department managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.

● Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need such as nurses, STNAs, maintenance, housekeeping, activities and open office positions.

● Responsible for new hire paperwork, background checks, references and administering drug and physical tests.

● Conducted new-employee orientation and enforced company policies.

● Tracked, attendance, tardiness and time clock errors.

● Utilized the internet for recruitment as well public newspapers such as the record courier and plain dealer.

● Interview data/record keeping, injury claims and familiar with welfare and family services.

● Assisted with disciplining, re-educating and counseling employees as well as documentation.

● Performed other administrative tasks. Multitasking, organizational skills and computer literacy are a must.

● Reviewed applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements and conducted interviews. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) /February 2009 to October 2013 Anna Maria Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility, Aurora, Ohio

● Managed dementia unit consisting of 13 patients.

● Participated in admissions, transfer and discharge procedures.

● Assisted bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing of patients.

● Assisted/changed patients with incontinence.

● Served meals and assist those who cannot feed themselves.

● Helped move/lift patients with limited mobility to chair, bed.

● Assisted/encouraged ambulation, restorative care and rehab.

● Made beds, changed bed linen or as needed and tidied rooms.

● Monitored and recorded weight.

● Observed and reported relevant physical, psychological, social developments and interactions with patients.

● Followed emergency procedures and policies, problem solving is a must. Sales Associate/Customer Service /January 2008 to June 2013 Advance Auto Parts, Garrettsville, Ohio

● Assisted customers with technical questions and search inventory system for clients required parts, obtain the part from inventory, visually inspect part with customers to ensure accuracy and process the transaction.

● Extensive inventory responsibility including cycle counts, stocking, ordering and processing returns.

● Made commercial deliveries in company vehicle; interact with commercial customers on a daily basis.

● Setup point of purchase displays in strategic locations on the retail floor to market company products. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Art / Management

Hiram College, Hiram Ohio 2013

Developed a broad understanding of business and knowledge needed for managerial positions including but not limited to international management, accounting, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior and human resources.

● Related coursework: Personnel management, business management, business ethics, business law, macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, marketing, sales and communications.

● Concentration in Spanish language studies.