Brooke Kennedy
Salt Lake City
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at Persist AI, excelling in project management and employee relations. Spearheaded the implementation of an ICHRA plan, saving $22,000 in benefits. Adept at strategic planning and fostering team development, ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Persist AI
03.2023 - Current
- Maintain salary records, organizational charts, and detailed job descriptions
- Comply and stay up-to-date with labor laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain employee handbooks and HR policies
- Develop hiring processes and conduct interviews
- Plan quarterly and annual performance review meetings
- Implement training and development plans
- Update and maintain employee records to include new hire information
- Manage health and life insurance programs
- Prepare and review compensation and benefits packages
- Implement employee safety guidelines
- Run payroll and maintain hourly records
- Successfully compiled and implemented a health and safety program for the company
- Manage quickbooks and accounts payable
- Ensure invoices are paid on time
- Responsible for Wire and ACH Transfers
- Purchasing orders for the lab and office supplies
- Develop ethics policies
- Make travel arrangements for conference and business-related meetings
- Provide fundraising support
- Set up supplier accounts
- Manage employee onboarding
- Responsible for sourcing and recruiting to fill job openings within the company
- Saved the company $22,000 in benefits starting an ICHRA plan for out of state employees
- Project management
- Lead the company to obtain SOC II and GDPR certifications
Sales Development Representative
Persist AI
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Development Representative
Papyrus Bio
01.2022 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
MURO & LAMPE, INC.
02.2020 - 06.2021
Office Manager
Beacon Engineering and Electric
10.2015 - 10.2017
Education
Associate in Science - Business Administration
American River College
01.2024
Associate degree - Paralegal
American River College
01.2021
Associate of Arts - AA - Behavioral Sciences
American River College
01.2019
Skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Time management skills
- Leadership and team development
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Personal assistance and executive support
- Onboarding and recruiting processes
- Policy writing and HR compliance
- Employee relations and retention strategies
- Benefits administration and payroll management
- Records management and background checks
Certification
- Certificate in Human Resource Management, HRCI
- Certificate in HR Ethics, HRCI
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Persist AI
03.2023 - Current
Sales Development Representative
Persist AI
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Development Representative
Papyrus Bio
01.2022 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
MURO & LAMPE, INC.
02.2020 - 06.2021
Office Manager
Beacon Engineering and Electric
10.2015 - 10.2017
Associate in Science - Business Administration
American River College
Associate degree - Paralegal
American River College
Associate of Arts - AA - Behavioral Sciences
American River College