Kara Holden
Finance And HR Professional
Milltown,WI
Summary
Hardworking and dependable Finance and Human Resource professional experienced in grant and project management, reporting, recruitment, employee benefits, and leadership. Well versed in producing reports, implementing technology, evaluating department operations and handling month and year end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Unity School District
2 2012 - Current
- Serve as Chief Financial Officer of the district
- Successfully manages audits, ensuring accurate financial information is presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays
- Manage yearly budget of twenty-three million dollars
- Serve as a resource in understanding educational and employment policy issues and the financial impact
- Facilitate discussions with department heads in determining budgeting needs for district-wide programs
- Optimize resource allocation by identifying cost-saving opportunities through detailed expense analysis
- Apply for, budget, track, claim and oversee spending of thirty revenue streams including grants, federal, state, and local funds
- Supervise all activities and staff of the business office in accordance with accepted business practices, all state and federal regulations, and school board policies
- Supervise district ancillary services including the Directors of Building Operations, Food Service, and Technology
- Prepare reports required by federal and state governments and the Board of Education
Human Resource Manager
Burnett Dairy Co-Op
04.2008 - 02.2012
- Start-up human resource functions at a cheese manufacturing/agriculture supply cooperative with approximately 220 employees
- Administer benefits, recruitment, employee leaves, payroll, training, affirmative action
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Create compensation and performance review programs
- Counseling and termination procedures to assure fair and equitable treatment of all employees
- Oversee safety, workers comp, DOT programs
- Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot HRIS, payroll, and time and attendance systems
Human Resource Representative
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2008
- Perform recruitment, screening, and placement of applicants
- Track all FMLA and employee leaves, work comp, short-term, and long-term disability claims
- Maintain and troubleshoot HRIS, timekeeping systems, and performance review databases
- Conduct new employee orientation and training for managers and staff
- Provide excellent customer service to all staff while assisting with questions regarding benefits, policies, and other personnel issues
- Administer payroll for approximately 450 employees.
Human Resource Associate
Augsburg College
11.1998 - 10.2001
- Administer payroll/benefits for 400 students and 85 biweekly union and non-exempt staff
- Maintain staff computer database – input and update staff and faculty data, run reports and troubleshoot
- Track attendance, audit monthly timesheets
- Coordinated and conducted new hire pre-interviews
- Schedule interviews and serve on interview committees
- Maintain an organized office, file all personnel related information timely and accurately
- Supported management in addressing employee concerns, facilitating open communication channels and fostering a positive work environment
Education
Masters of Science in Education – School Business Management -
University of WI Whitewater
Bachelors – Business Administration with Management Concentration -
Augsburg College
Skills
Accounting and Budgeting
Outstanding Customer Service and Communication
Human Resource Management
Policy Writing and Analysis
Grant Application and Management
Eye for Detail and Methodical Approach
Problem Solver
Program and Project Management
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Burnett Dairy Co-Op
04.2008 - 02.2012
Human Resource Representative
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2008
Human Resource Associate
Augsburg College
11.1998 - 10.2001
Finance Director
Unity School District
2 2012 - Current
Masters of Science in Education – School Business Management -
University of WI Whitewater
Bachelors – Business Administration with Management Concentration -
Augsburg College
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