Candi Kirkes
Newcastle,OK
Summary
Strategic planner, complex problem-solver and forward-thinking leader with 20+ years of experience in customer service and team building. Looking for a roll that I can share my experience and learn from others while making the work place better for others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant
Driv
Smyrna, TN
02.2022 - Current
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Drove employee feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Maintained and updated company filing systems.
- Retrieved documents and files from records rooms and online databases.
- Prepared new files according to company needs and schedules.
- Evaluated reports and documents for discrepancies and inaccurate information.
- Retrieved, sorted, copied and filed all documents and paperwork.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality dictations to safeguard information.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date.
- Guided employees through automated self-service platform for real-time attendance tracking and queries.
- Created and maintained internal job descriptions and postings to accurately reflect roles.
- Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Organized and attended hiring events and participated in job fairs to network with potential candidates.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Conducted job applicant background checks in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Prepared and posted job openings to appropriate job sites and newspapers.
- Partnered with HR on creative strategies for talent acquisition processes and procedures while researching market trends.
- Scheduled interviews with qualified candidates at designated time slots with staff.
- Maintained continual communication with recruiters regarding job seekers and recruiting process.
- Reviewed and assessed resumes submitted by job seekers to determine candidate matches based on skills and experience.
- Conducted reference checks and employment verifications to validate candidates.
- Planned and carried out recruiting events and career fairs.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Liaised with management to distribute training and promotional opportunity resources to employees.
Maintenance Coordinator
Driv
Smyrna, TN
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed schedule of repairs to guarantee arrival of parts, equipment and resources needed to satisfy job requirements.
- Developed healthy, productive relationships with team members to create constructive working environment.
- Prioritized safety at work by following rules and procedures.
- Researched and hired highly trusted contractors to assist with full-scale maintenance or construction projects.
- Created library of bills, invoices and project outlines to track ongoing maintenance progress.
- Made sure quarterly and yearly audits of tools and materials
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers.
Logistics Assistant
Mach 1 Global
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw return and exchange processes from customer to supplier.
- Maintained compliance with import and export laws to maximize delivery efficiency.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
- Verified compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding dispatch operations and safe driving.
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Analyzed client orders and available driving personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations.
- Audited and approved weekly invoices for customer accounts to facilitate accurate billing.
- Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines.
- Planned and prioritized day-to-day shipments and billing in collaboration with warehouse and sales team.
- Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and supplied record tracking and data communication services.
- Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Teamed with freight forwarder to verify correct times to reduce delayed or early bookings.
- Fostered customer retention by cultivating long-term rapport based on prompt and courteous service.
- Monitored tariffs and customs regulations, reducing risk of delayed shipments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Active listening
- Problem Solver and critical Thinker
- Conflict resolution
- Decision Making
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Relationship building
- Flexible
- Safety planning
- Personnel records & file maintenance
- Generating Reports
- Staffing Documentation Maintenance
- Interview Scheduling
- Candidate Selection
- Hiring and retention
- Employee Interviews
- New hire orientation
- Administrative skills
- Understanding of HR policies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook & Excel
- Word processing
- Employment record verification, E-Verify
- Employment and labor laws
- Personnel recruitment
- Personnel engagement
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Timeline
HR Assistant
Driv
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Driv
03.2021 - 05.2022
Logistics Assistant
Mach 1 Global
01.2020 - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University