Gursharn Kaur
Kent,WA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 4 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Algas SDI (Oil & Gas Industry)
2023.02 - Current
- Implemented system and process improvements reported to the Director of Human Resources
- Assisted with HR functions: Full cycle recruiter, onboarding, and benefit administration
- Oversaw recruitment/negotiation of qualified applicants for hourly and salary positions
- Communicated information to employees regarding benefits, leave of absence, and best practices
- Worked with individual managers on hiring needs
- Documented paperwork via SharePoint: Benefits, Medical, Garnishments/Confidential paperwork.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Technical Recruiter
Amazon
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Screened candidates for Software Engineering roles
- Experience in accurately identifying and accessing talent via research and screening candidates/ LinkedIn, Salesforce, and Beamary
- Proven track records of Boolean searches
- Skilled in offer and contract negotiations
- Managed applicant tracking systems / Amazon hire tools to maintain contact with the talent pool
- Assisted in scheduling interviews and assessments
- Team lead, provided new hire trainings and step by step tutorial videos.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Championed diversity initiatives in the workplace through inclusive recruitment practices that promoted equal opportunities for all candidates.
Recruiter
ERSG (contract)
2021.11 - 2022.03
- Provided candidates via LinkedIn and Indeed for AECOM and Res Construction/Manufacturing
- Screened candidates and efficiently sourced for various Engineer roles, construction managers, foremen, Controlling Energy Marshalls, Project Managers, and Construction Contract Managers
- Provided onboarding assistance such as background checks, payroll, and benefits for all new hire candidates
- Screened candidates via phone calls and followed up with reference checks prior to theonboarding process.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
Logistics Specialist / Operations L3
AMAZON BFI5
2020.04 - 2021.10
- Leveraged a variety of WMS & TMS applications in the execution of logistics duties, including compiling data from multiple sources to generate key performance metrics and reports to support business needs
- Worked within budgets to provide routes to go up on boards for carriers
- Worked with the Operations team and made sure that inventory/volume for the day was ready to be packaged and shipped out for carriers
- Provided daily end-of-day reports to operations regarding budgets of the day, volume/inventory, and additional reporting notes for daily review
- Expressed willingness to grow by cross-training in outbound, inbound, and quality control functions
- Thrived for growth by pursuing additional support roles (problem-solving customer support)
- Responsible for meeting SLA (Service Level Agreement) and ICQA (Inventory Control Quality Assurance) adhering to fulfillment center policies and delivering quality work.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
Human Resources Generalist
SEVADAR
2016.06 - 2020.03
- Established partnerships with Bloodwork's, Seattle Children's Hospital, Treehouse, Northwest Immigrants' Rights Project, & The Seattle Center
- Raised $60,000 in sponsorship and donations for events held quarterly and developed quarterly events providing social services to the local community
- Self-driven to lead discussions that align with quarterly projects and priorities in addition to managing timelines and budget plans for strategic initiatives
- Organized $6,000 in scholarship funding to students living in King County Developed and implemented a communication plan
- Reviewed performance of the 10-person Sevadar core team
- Developing communication materials including writing grants, sponsorship, and vendor Responsible for vendor relationships
- Provides sales support and business development initiatives
- Created processes and workflows in compliance with non-profit grant funding guidelines
- Wrote bylaws and communicated instructions to key stakeholders
- Organized reflection sessions (Rose, Bud, Thorn) to celebrate and identify process improvements
- Responsible for recruiting Sevadar (Seattle-based nonprofit) Board Members
- Served as a point of contact for candidates applying for board positions and volunteering activities as well as supplier coordination positions averaging 200 candidates per quarter
- Maintained all SLAs related to candidate feedback on interviews and scheduling matters
- Maintained professional queue of recruits, ensuring a positive and informative experience in understanding the role requirements and recruitment process
- Coordinated recruitment events by providing logistics support for conference rooms, travel, and hotel arrangements.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Risk Management
Johnson & Wales University
Skills
- Leadership & Management
- Data Driven
- Employee Relations
- Compensation & Benefits
- Recruitment
- Intercultural Sensitivity
- Communications Strategy
- Talent Management
- HRIS Systems
- Onboarding Assistance
- Performance Appraisal
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Procedure Compliance
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Human Resources Support
- Wages and salary
- Recruitment and hiring
- Talent Acquisition
- Job Analysis
- Customer Relations
Ats Experience
- Bullhorn
- ADP
- Amazon Hire
- Salesforce
- Handshake
- Quip
- Seekout
- Sharepoint
- Workday
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in US and Canada
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Algas SDI (Oil & Gas Industry)
2023.02 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Amazon
2022.04 - 2022.11
Recruiter
ERSG (contract)
2021.11 - 2022.03
Logistics Specialist / Operations L3
AMAZON BFI5
2020.04 - 2021.10
Human Resources Generalist
SEVADAR
2016.06 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Risk Management
Johnson & Wales University
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