Cori White
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Proactive HR Specialist excelling in recruitment lifecycle coordination and employee onboarding. Recognized for attention to detail and adaptability, driving efficiency and compliance across HR functions. Adept at supporting leadership, improving processes, and ensuring compliance across HR and financial functions. Success in maintaining accurate records, mitigating risk, data reporting and financial processes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Johnston Community School District
Johnston, Iowa
07.2021 - Current
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening while ensuring timely and efficient hiring.
- Coordinated employee onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
- Maintained employee records and ensured compliance with district policies.
- Contributed to initiatives promoting a positive workplace culture within the district.
- Collaborated with management on employee relations and conflict resolution strategies.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, verify Form I-9 forms verification and ensure pre-employment requirements are successfully met.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Organized recruitment events such as career fairs and open houses.
- Supported workforce planning and staffing strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.
Human Resources & Finance Specialist
Johnston Community School District
Johnston, Iowa
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Managed P-card statements (100+) for district, reconciliations, processed monthly payment and proper job costing.
- Processed accounts payable transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct all Human Resources responsibilities in current Human Resources position
Sub Coordinator
Johnston Community School District
Johnston, Iowa
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Coordinate substitute staffing for district.
- Manage an average of 12,000 substitute placements each school year, ensuring accurate and timely coverage.
- Assess classroom needs, match substitutes based on required skills, behavioral support needs, and student requirements.
- Build and maintain detailed databases tracking staff absences, reasons, and duration, with monthly reporting to Finance for payroll accuracy, Cabinet and School Board Members.
- Maintain comprehensive substitute records, including certifications, areas of expertise, and availability.
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential employee information while adapting to evolving district needs.
Forms Project Coordinator - Group Compliance
Principal Financial Group Inc
Des Moines, Iowa
01.1997 - 06.2003
- Coordinate the research, design, development and printing of Group Insurance business forms.
- Focus on expense reduction and consistency of forms across Group Insurance.
- Maintaining a historical record of forms for version control and budgeting.
Quality Review Specialist - Group Compliance
Principal Financial Group Inc
Des Moines, Iowa
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Identified discrepancies in documentation and communicated findings effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of reviewed accounts to maintain quality standards.
- Identified potential areas of risk associated with current processes and procedures.
Administrative Issue Specialist
Principal Financial Group Inc
Des Moines, Iowa
05.1989 - 01.1995
- Coordinated all forms and documentation across the full suite of Group Insurance products
- Demonstrated consistent career progression, starting as a Processor and advancing through four promotions to Team Lead
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Institute of Business
Des Moines, IA09-1997
Cosmetology License -
Professional Cosmetology Institute
Ames, IA09-1986
High School Diploma -
Urbandale High School
Urbandale05-1985
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Time and project management
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Recruitment life cycle
- Confidentiality
- Data evaluation
- Policy compliance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Adaptability to change
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Johnston Community School District
07.2021 - Current
Human Resources & Finance Specialist
Johnston Community School District
07.2014 - 07.2021
Sub Coordinator
Johnston Community School District
08.2005 - 07.2014
Forms Project Coordinator - Group Compliance
Principal Financial Group Inc
01.1997 - 06.2003
Quality Review Specialist - Group Compliance
Principal Financial Group Inc
01.1995 - 01.1997
Administrative Issue Specialist
Principal Financial Group Inc
05.1989 - 01.1995
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Institute of Business
Cosmetology License -
Professional Cosmetology Institute
High School Diploma -
Urbandale High School