Joshua Kue
9060 Jareau Ave S. Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Data-driven Human Resources professional with over 8 years of experience across both public and private sectors. Skilled facilitator, communicator, and presenter with a strong ability to engage and influence diverse audiences. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that promote equity, diverse perspectives, and organizational growth. Eager to continuously learn and adapt in the dynamic fields of human resources, business, and technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Minneapolis College
11.2023 - Current
- Serve as a strategic business advisor to multiple departments at Minneapolis College, including the School of STEM, School of Arts and Design, Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Public Safety, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Provide expert guidance to college leaders and supervisors on best practices for hiring, organizational effectiveness, and aligning people, processes, structure, and culture to achieve institutional goals.
- Conduct thorough audits of various positions (classified and unclassified) by reviewing job descriptions to ensure proper classification and compensation alignment.
- Act as the agency representative and liaison with Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) and the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP), overseeing the administration of the state-sponsored insurance program.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding, offboarding, position and salary changes, leaves of absence, evaluations, and other HR processes for assigned employee groups, collaborating with HR campus teams and HR Service Center as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving automation, efficiency enhancements, and procedural changes at the system-wide, college-wide, and departmental levels.
- Stay current on state and federal laws, particularly regarding collective bargaining agreements for classified employees (AFSCME, MAPE, MMA, Commissioner’s Plan, Managerial Plan) and unclassified agreements (MSUAASF, IFO, and Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators).
HR Operations Specialist
Century College
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed the timely processing and maintenance of Faculty Workload Management for over 250 full-time and adjunct faculty members, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking.
- Directed payroll-related inquiries to appropriate personnel, utilizing HRIS systems such as FWM, SCUPPS, and SEMA4 to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Applied expertise in labor union contract interpretation to manage employee and faculty transactions, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems like PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and Recruiting Solutions to source, screen, and recruit high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Analyzed and presented complex financial and employment data sets for Century College using Power BI to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty and staff recruitment, actively engaging in job fairs for People of Color and other networking events.
- Streamlined HR processes by coordinating new hire orientations and onboarding/training programs for over 100 new employees, improving operational efficiency.
- Monitored faculty benefit eligibility, ensuring accurate coding and collaborating with employees, SEGIP, and HR Service Center to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed and facilitated employee benefits programs, including FMLA, group health, flexible spending, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and wellness benefits.
- Served as the primary campus resource for COVID-related inquiries and reporting, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Reviewed and assessed the composition of search committees, providing recommendations and approving applicant pools for new employment searches.
- Conducted routine audits of HR files and records to ensure proper collection, filing, and compliance of FMLA documents and related documentation.
- Ensured employee information was handled in accordance with data privacy regulations, maintaining accurate and secure documentation.
Business Operations Analyst
Hmong Home Health Care
08.2015 - 04.2022
- Assisted the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff in ensuring smooth organizational operations and maintaining high levels of functionality.
- Developed and implemented operational improvement plans, recommending system changes to optimize efficiency across the organization.
- Designed an Excel-based billing and payroll tracking system, improving process efficiency by 75%.
- Managed billing and payroll processing for a workforce of over 600 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Led candidate sourcing efforts across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, SimplyHired, and Indeed, to identify top talent.
- Utilized social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to attract and engage prospective candidates.
- Conducted phone interviews with potential candidates, assessing qualifications and cultural fit.
- Drafted and generated offer letters and job descriptions for new hires.
- Communicated detailed employer benefits information to candidates during the screening process to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Analyzed system hardware and software issues, implementing troubleshooting strategies to resolve technical challenges swiftly.
Education
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNAssociate of Science - Management Information Systems
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Workday
- PeopleAdmin
- PeopleSoft
- SkillSurvey
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Faculty Workload Management
- Recruiting Solutions
- Payroll Management
- Full Cycle Recruiting
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Minneapolis College
11.2023 - Current
HR Operations Specialist
Century College
05.2022 - 11.2023
Business Operations Analyst
Hmong Home Health Care
08.2015 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Inver Hills Community College
Associate of Science - Management Information Systems
Metropolitan State University
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