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Christina M. Stidham

Christina M. Stidham

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Dedicated Human Resources professional experienced in payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management within healthcare and academic settings. Expertise includes benefits enrollment, payroll deductions, and compliance documentation, ensuring confidentiality and process accuracy. Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across departments to enhance HR operations and employee satisfaction, complemented by remote teaching experience in distributed environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

GoodLife Innovations
02.2024 - Current
  • Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Managed benefits enrollment processes and communicated plan details through employee meetings and onboarding materials, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Reconciled benefits billing and assisted with COBRA notifications and compliance requirements to maintain regulatory adherence.
  • Acted as HR point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies and benefits, providing timely and accurate information.
  • Enter and maintain payroll deductions and benefits data in Paycor ensuring payroll accuracy.
  • Support HR compliance initiatives including I-9 audits and digital personnel file implementation.
  • Manage employee satisfaction check-ins during the first 90 days of employment.
  • Assist leadership with employee relations concerns and documentation.

Adjunct Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges (Remote)
05.2011 - Current

• Teach Communication, Sociology, Critical Thinking, and English courses.

• Develop curriculum, assignments, and assessments for online courses.

• Deliver instruction in both classroom and remote/online learning environments.

• Provide detailed written feedback and academic support to students.

Human Resources Specialist

Ascentist Healthcare
08.2022 - 02.2024

• Supported HR operations for a healthcare organization with 500+ employees.

• Coordinated onboarding processes including documentation collection and training preparation.

• Assisted with candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring

• Verified and tracked licenses and certifications ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.

• Maintained confidential HR and credentialing records for physicians and healthcare staff.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) - Communication Studies

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Skills

  • Payroll & Benefits Administration
  • Benefits Enrollment
  • Payroll Deduction Management
  • COBRA Administration
  • HR Compliance
  • HR Systems & Tools
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Paycor
  • Workday
  • ADP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • HR Databases
  • Data Accuracy
  • Process Documentation
  • Billing reconciliation
  • Employee Relations Support
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Lifecycle support

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

GoodLife Innovations
02.2024 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

Ascentist Healthcare
08.2022 - 02.2024

Adjunct Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges (Remote)
05.2011 - Current

Master of Arts (MA) - Communication Studies

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Christina M. Stidham