Dynamic HR and operations professional with over 8 years of experience in employee relations, recruiting, and contractor management. Expertise in supporting multilingual teams, enhancing workplace processes, and overseeing safety and training programs. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering effective solutions in fast-paced environments. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives and a focus on continuous improvement.
Hi, I’m
Heather Diemert
HR Coordinator / Project Manager
Algona,WA
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
King Electric Manufacturing
HR Coordinator
09.2023 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Successfully managed multiple HR efforts including daily support and engagement, employee relations,
recordkeeping, training, and safety needs for 140 multilingual employees. - Built positive working relationships with employees and managers. Responded professionally to
employee concerns or complaints and escalated appropriately. - Drove engagement through daily interactions and support as well as targeted communications.
Organized and ran several companywide events such as annual first aid/CPR training,
employee appreciation ceremonies, and monthly Safety Committee meetings. - Managed safety incident investigations and forklift operator certification program.
- Ran the temp/contingent worker program with 5-15 associates at a time. Delivered onboarding
and provided weekly timecard reports to agencies. Updated several processes related to temp
workers. - Supported performance management by reviewing attendance data and drafting performance
improvement plans for production managers. - Reviewed and edited company policies, programs, and procedures, including a total Employee
Handbook overhaul, Safety Manual update (Accident Prevention Plan), Hearing Conservation
Program, new hire safety training, and new hire onboarding documents. - Researched safety regulations. Reported findings and gave process suggestions to HR
Manager. - Digitized three years of safety notes and incident reports into workable data for leadership
review. - Managed all safety related vendor relationships including first aid supply management.
- Maintained all employee files – both electronic and physical. Tracked down missing information.
- Designed several employee facing communications including announcements, event flyers,
benefit flyers, and employee badges using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. - Produced detailed maps of buildings with exit routes and fire extinguisher locations using Visio.
Life Care Centers Of America
Division Recruiter
06.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
EZ Access
Contractor Manager/Project Manager
12.2016 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed all contractors nationwide and assisted with issue resolution.
- Trained contractors on required duties, how to use evaluation apps, and communication protocols.
- Trained contractors on how to properly evaluate and install our products.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reviewed and negotiated all contracts with outside contractors, and worked with legal to properly make changes.
Education
Google Certificate ProgramOnline
UX Designer Certificate from UX Design
05.2023
University Overview
Christian Faith School Federal Way, WA
Diploma
06.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Interviewing
- Training
- Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Collaboration
- User Expectations
- User Data Collection
- Contractor Training
- Employee Relations & Communications
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Graphic Design
- Training & Presentations
- Vendor Partnerships
Timeline
HR Coordinator
King Electric Manufacturing
09.2023 - 06.2025
Division Recruiter
Life Care Centers Of America
06.2022 - 05.2023
Contractor Manager/Project Manager
EZ Access
12.2016 - 05.2022
Google Certificate Program
UX Designer Certificate from UX Design
Christian Faith School
Diploma
Technical Proficiencies
Technical Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illistrator
- Visio
- HRIS, ATS
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