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Karina Buckham

Summary

Well-qualified Senior HR Generalist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Generalist

WKW Extrusion
10.2022 - Current
  • Assists or leads the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
  • Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems and assists in establishing departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals
  • Leads the implementation and ongoing management of the hourly performance management system and hourly merit increases
  • Assists with the implementation of the salaried performance management system that includes performance development plans, individual plans and performance improvement plans
  • Supports the maintenance of the Paycom HRIS
  • Become a subject matter expert in the Position Management module
  • Prepares, analyzes and communicates reports and data that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company
  • Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested
  • Maintains department metrics
  • Act as a backup for the administration of all leaves of absences including the coordination of FMLA, disability and PTO.
  • Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
  • Improved employee retention by developing and implementing effective onboarding and orientation programs.
  • Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by creating educational resources and fostering a more inclusive working environment.
  • Mediated employee disputes to find mutually beneficial resolutions while maintaining positive relationships between parties involved.
  • Coordinated internship programs that provided valuable learning experiences for students while contributing skilled labor to the organization.

HR Generalist

WKW Extrusion
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Onboarding for all new employees
  • Facilitate training for both hourly and salary positions
  • Maintain and update job descriptions
  • Assist in implementing and developing personnel policies and procedures
  • Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel
  • Managed all phases of recruitment
  • Assist with payroll duties
  • Assist with benefits
  • Worked remote and on-site.

HR Recruiter/Office Supervisor/HR Generalist-Light industrial and Administrative roles

Frizkin Enterprises/OnStaff USA
09.2012 - 11.2020
    • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared required reports
    • Communicated the role requirements, compensation, benefits and working conditions for various client organizations in order to best map candidate expectations to client goals
    • Conducted reference and background checks on all job applicants
    • Ensure each applicant received a drug test - managed all first-line issues related to drug test failures
    • Supervised the largest staff within the company up to 10 employees
    • Facilitated the intake of employee grievances and worker's compensation claims
    • Assisted management with presentations for business reviews and communications meeting
    • Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions
    • Review internal procedures and implement solutions to develop lean processes
    • Trained up to 5 new employees
    • 5 years in a row, was the #1 Top-Filler Recruiter.

Education

Associates of Arts - General Studies

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

BBA -

Davenport University
01.2025

Skills

    • Training and Mentoring
    • Contract Negotiation
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Fluent in English and Spanish
    • Exit Interviews
    • Compensation Structuring Understanding
    • Organizational Development
      • Team Direction
      • Diversity and Inclusion
      • Employee Retention
      • Performance Management
      • HR Policies and Procedures
      • Recruitment and Selection
      • Building Morale

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior HR Generalist

WKW Extrusion
10.2022 - Current

HR Generalist

WKW Extrusion
11.2020 - 10.2022

HR Recruiter/Office Supervisor/HR Generalist-Light industrial and Administrative roles

Frizkin Enterprises/OnStaff USA
09.2012 - 11.2020

Associates of Arts - General Studies

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

BBA -

Davenport University

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