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Karen Davis

City of Frederick
HAGERSTOWN,MD
20
years of professional experience

HR professional with over 20 years of experience in recruitment, onboarding coordination, performance evaluations, and confidential document management. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving HR processes to elevate employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage HRIS systems.

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

20 Years 1 Month
City of Frederick | 07.2006 - 08.2026
  • Supported the recruitment process for civilian employees and sworn positions at the City of Frederick's Police Department.
  • Administrator for applicant tracking system, Neogov; created requisitions and job postings and also scheduled interviews
  • Coordinated onboarding process for both full and part time staff ensuring all pre-employment requirements were met
  • First point of contact for HR inquiries and responded directly or referred for appropriate action
  • Scanned new hire paperwork and filed confidential documents to personnel files in Revver (HRIS program)
  • Entered all new hires into Neogov CoreHR HRIS system and updated for promotions, merit increases, title changes, etc.
  • Sent weekly new hire reports to Human Resources staff and other department supervisors
  • Maintained performance review tracking; sent reminders to department directors and supervisors
  • Prepared pay & classification change forms for merit increases, promotions, titles changes and all other changes to be made in our payroll system
  • Assisted Human Resources Manager with annual budget preparation as needed
  • Main contact for employment verifications
  • Responsible for entering timely information into the Maryland New Hire Registry.
  • Worked with Mayor's office to coordinate employee recognition for Employee Service Awards
  • Performed a variety of administrative, coordination and research functions to include preparation of correspondence and spreadsheets, database management, human resources information tracking and other tasks involving the use of computerized systems

March 2006 - July 2011 worked for the City of Frederick's Department of Public Works as an Administrative Assistant.

  • Prepared billing for damaged and destroyed City of Frederick property
  • Answered calls and determined where to transfer for most the most the most efficient information.
  • Collected information from calls and messages and logged items for work orders to be completed
  • Maintained personnel files for five departments in DPW.
  • Participated in Recycle Committee and Grievance Committee as a representative for my departments.
  • Assisted in preparation of the annual Snow Rodeo for DPW employees

Education

High School Diploma

Clear Spring High School | Clear Spring, MD

Skills

Recruitment life cycle
Confidentiality management
New employee orientations
Microsoft Office Suite
HRIS management
New employee orientation
Document control
Maintains confidentiality
Performance evaluations
Job posting
Excellent interpersonal skills

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator

City of Frederick
07.2006 - 08.2026Read More

Clear Spring High School

High School Diploma
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Karen Davis