KALESIA KJ WALTON
Portland
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience in organizational consultancy and operational planning. Cross-functional communicator skilled in analyzing company needs, developing long-term solutions and implementing aligned vision across departments or business unit leadership. Solid problem-solver possessing strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
Portland
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax laws and accurate implementation of wage assignments and garnishments.
- Verify timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborated with outside vendors to verify and ensure accurate deductions for payroll.
- Prepared payroll reports for management, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Processed payroll for over 4000 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
HR Generalist
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
Portland
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Streamlined employee onboarding process, reducing onboarding time by 33% (from 3 days to 2 days) while maintaining high integration satisfaction levels.
- Compiled and analyzed HR metrics and reports on hiring, terminations, promotions, absences, and turnover, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for multiple departments, including job postings, candidate screening, scheduling, and conducting interviews, ensuring quality hires and reduced time-to-fill.
- Advised managers on employee relations matters, enhancing team dynamics and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Assessed training and development needs through performance evaluations and managerial feedback, resulting in targeted skill enhancement programs.
- Designed and facilitated employee training sessions aligned with organizational and management objectives to drive performance improvement.
- Coordinated Employee Engagement Surveys, fostering open feedback to achieve high participation rates and actionable insights for engagement strategies.
Labor Relations Intern
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
Portland
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with grievance tracking, documentation, and case preparation in compliance with labor contracts and company policy
- Conducted research on labor laws, union agreements, and workplace policies to support management decision-making
- Participated in investigations related to employee relations issues, attendance, and disciplinary actions
- Maintained accurate labor relations records and reports to support audits and negotiations
- Collaborated with HR and plant leadership to ensure consistent application of labor policies across departments
Human Resource Intern
Veaux Professional
Houston
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Coordinated company events that enhanced team building and boosted employee morale.
- Conducted employee surveys to collect actionable feedback on workplace culture and engagement.
- Partnered with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives in talent acquisition and workforce retention
- Led the development and implementation of compliant HR policies and procedures across five distinct business entities
- Managed employee records in HRIS systems to ensure organized and accessible information.
- Established and executed an internship program using simulated HR consulting scenarios to accelerate experiential learning
Residential Advisor
Texas A&M University
College Station
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed and facilitated community-building initiatives that enhanced engagement and fostered a positive residential culture
- Applied conflict resolution and mediation strategies to address interpersonal issues and maintain a collaborative living environment
- Coordinated planning and delivery of educational programs that promoted personal growth and enriched community learning
- Addressed behavioral concerns and crisis situations through de-escalation and intervention techniques, ensuring safety and well-being
Training Professional
Top Golf
Houston
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed onboarding training programs for new employees at leading golf entertainment venue to ensure seamless integration.
- Facilitated engaging workshops to enhance staff skills and service delivery.
- Utilized adult education principles to design engaging learning activities that cater to diverse learner needs.
- Created instructional materials and resources for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented feedback systems to collect employee insights on training sessions, enhancing future program effectiveness.
- Provided technical support to staff members who encountered issues while accessing online courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08-2024
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Training program development
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Employee relations
- Interpersonal skills
- Workplace professionalism
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
Basic Mediator Certification, The Center for Change and Confliction Resolution, 2023
Leadership
Fish Camp (Freshmen Extended Orientation), Chairperson OCT 2022- SEPT 2023
- Interviewed, selected, and managed 24 camp counselors from an applicant pool of 1200+
- Facilitated group training on leadership, communication, team building, and risk management
- Maintained a budget of $1,000 and contracted supplies and apparel
- Served as a liaison between university administrators, camp directors, camp counselors, and 150+ new students.
TAMU MAGGIES, Selections Committee Director MAY 2022 - DEC 2023
- Interviewed and selected 40 members for the first women's organization on campus from an applicant pool of 250 applicants
- Collaborated with university officials to book rooms for scheduled events
- Collaborated in managing a $10,000 budget for merchandise through Microsoft Excel
- Facilitated focus groups to improve the applicant experience for future recruitment processes
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
02.2025 - Current
HR Generalist
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
09.2024 - 02.2025
Labor Relations Intern
Daimler Truck North America, DTNA
05.2024 - 08.2024
Human Resource Intern
Veaux Professional
01.2024 - 05.2024
Residential Advisor
Texas A&M University
12.2022 - 12.2023
Training Professional
Top Golf
03.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
Texas A&M University