Human Resource Generalist/Specialist

KATHLEEN KIMBER

**** ****** **. ****: 810-***-****

Lincoln, AL 35096 **********@***.***

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

Highly motivated Human Resource professional with over 10 years of proven experience in compensation, recruitment, benefits and employee relations. Enjoy working in a fast paced environment whether in a team setting or independently. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships through interpersonal and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OfficeTeam contract position Flushing, MI 2011-2012

Eastman Outdoors, Inc.

Human Resource Generalist

• Input employee information, terminations, benefits, updates and any other pertinent information into PayChex HRO system.

• Managed open enrollment. Input data and created spreadsheets for BCBS and BCN.

• Receive all benefit bills ensuring correctness and approving for payment. Giving them to Accounts Payable with correct general ledger number.

• Verify form I-9 for compliance. Making sure form is filled out correctly and has two ID’s or Passport.

• Maintaining employee files.

• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed.

• Employee relations and benefits.

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)/Hewlett Packard Pontiac, MI 2006-2009

HR Specialist/Recruiter

• Assigned to various organizations within EDS/HP for staffing purposes.

• Consult with hiring leaders of assigned organizations to gather information on prerequisites, duties, hours and salary requirements the hiring leader is looking for in a candidate.

• Search Resumix resume database, used various job boards for searching and posting, attended job fairs and social networking to find qualified candidates for openings.

• Screened possible candidates, sent findings to hiring leader and scheduled interviews as requested. Performed benefit wraps for new hires.

• Extended job offers and notified candidates of rejection upon request.

• Assisted hiring leaders with questions on processes, policies and procedures.

• Responsible for recruiting in the East Hub, Midwest Hub and the State and Local Government Health and Human Services accounts in Arkansas and Connecticut.

• Recruited for various positions to include: Project Managers, IT, Technical Call Centers, Customer Service Call Centers, Insurance Analysts, Staff Pharmacist and HR positions.

• Managed a portfolio of staffing requisitions that would range from 15 – 60.

Technical Engineering Consultants Flint, MI 2005-2006

Technical Recruiter

• Search for and recruit qualified candidates, filling contract positions in engineering and support positions within the OEM automotive and Tier One Supplier base.

• Screen and telephone interview candidates to fit open positions. Conduct reference checks. Set up interview with client, prep candidate for interview and make sure they have correct directions to the company for which they are interviewing.

• Discuss salary and benefits being offered for position interviewing for and send out offer letters. Go over start packs with new hires (benefit sign ups and other forms needed).

• Brief Account Manager on candidate. Had a hire within first 30 days while in training.

McLaren Regional Medical Ctr. Flint, MI 2001-2004

Financial Analyst 2003 – 2004

• Performed financial analysis support for clinical and operational departments in the hospital.

• Prepared for management requested report creation or data interpretation tasks.

• Assisted in the preparations of proposals, financial statements and reimbursement changes analysis as assigned.

• Kept abreast on reimbursement trends and changes to assure clinical operations are in compliance with and maximize reimbursement opportunities.

• Performed an analysis on the cost of implant devices used by Orthopedic Surgeons that resulted in purchasing the devices from one vendor and saving the hospital tens of thousands of dollars.

HR Associate – Compensation and Benefits 2001 – 2003

• Administered all aspects of health/dental/vision and COBRA insurance benefits to include: open enrollment, COBRA letters and payments, COBRA tracking, input to various provider systems and GTE payroll system, and conducted benefit orientations. Maintained required records and data pertaining to the Human Resource benefit functions.

• Used Kronos system as timekeeper for the department. Compiled, maintained and submitted EEO-1 reporting information for the corporation. Ensured great employee relations.

• Ensured compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Ensured proper policies and procedures are being followed.

• Assisted in the development, recommendation and implementation of Human Resource processes and procedures, to include the policies and procedures manual for the medical center and unions. Administered all aspects of the tuition reimbursement policy.

• Participated and assisted in large-scale Human Resource projects to include compensation, employee reviews and open enrollment. Created the “Salary and Wage Manual” (for both union and non-union positions) that resulted in dispersing to senior management and human resource staff for their use. Performed a survey with various hospitals in the region for Physician Assistants and their salary structure.

Citizens Banking Corporation Flint, MI 1996-2000

Corporate Compensation Analyst 1997 - 2000

• Created and analyzed various compensation reports for management using the ADP payroll system.

• Performed an analysis on Customer Service Representatives wages in the area that resulted in an increase in pay, keeping the bank competitive in the market.

• Analyzed and evaluated exempt and non-exempt positions to ensure consistent and equitable establishment of job worth. Worked with managers to re-evaluate and re-write job descriptions.

• Assisted with performance reviews and salary recommendations. Was the go to person for Regional HR Managers in three states when they needed assistance with compensation, policies and procedures, performance issues, new positions and interview questions.

• Researched, analyzed, and wrote incentive plans to ensure equitable, competitive compensation programs and to increase revenue.

• Provided training and guidance to Regional HR managers and Corporate Managers throughout the corporation on policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.

• Participated in many compensation surveys to include: Watson Wyatt, Mercer, Towers Perrin, Compensation Data and Mortgage Bankers.

• Participated in and assisted with the preparation of data for the Human Resource and Compensation Committee meetings that included reports on senior management up to CEO salary changes.

Corporate Recruiter 1996 - 1997

• Performed telephone screening, tested and interviewed potential staff members.

• Responsible for filling multiple open positions within the corporation, entry level to management, that resulted in the hiring of quality staff.

• Participated in implementing the Behavioral Interviewing process. Participated in various focus groups within the Human Resource department.

• Trained staff and management on various bank benefits, policies and procedures to include: health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, vacation, tuition reimbursement, compensation plans, new and revised policies and procedures.

• Wrote job postings and conducted orientation for new staff members to include explaining salary and benefit programs.

• Participated in job fairs, recruiting possible candidates for various positions within the bank.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree, Business Management, Leadership

• Baker College, Flint, MI

• Magna Cum Laude

Associates Degree, Business

• Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Current member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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