Karen Stigge
Stay-at-Home Mother
Omaha,NE
Summary
Enthusiastic and nurturing Stay At Home Mother with over 14 years of childcare experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently looking for a new role as well as a new opportunity to work either part-time on site or full-time from home/remote.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay At Home Mother
Stay At Home Mother
01.2010 - Current
- Manage the Stigge household while tutoring and enhancing the critical educational skills of two children.
- Balance daily routines, including school activities, sports, music lessons and personal care.
- Manage household tasks such as budgeting, meal planning and scheduling.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Human Resources Director
Omaha Paper Stock Company Inc.
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Direct and manage all human resource activities for a $50M recycling company of 150 employees at 12 locations and in 8 states.
- Direct and oversee the entire process of a $5.5M payroll system including state and federal payroll taxes for 10 states.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Created user-friendly employee handbook that was much easier to update and maintain than prior manual.
- Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program.
- Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
Director of Human Resources
DRM Inc. D/b/a Arbys
12.1999 - 06.2006
- Managed all human resources, recruiting and training programs for a $45M company with 1400 employees at 63 locations in 4 states.
- Managed Human Resource Department Budget of $1.5M
- Supervised one (1) HR Coordinator and five (5) Training Managers.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations and criminal background checks.
- Developed comprehensive employee training programs, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Created succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and long-term success.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Human Resources Coordinator
AmeriServe Food Distribution
05.1995 - 12.1999
- Maintained accurate records of employee information using up-to-date human resource databases.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Implemented training programs to enhance employee skillsets, driving productivity improvements across the organization.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Developed and implemented effective recruitment and onboarding strategies for new hires.
- Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE 05.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication
Multitasking
Data Entry
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Computer Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Stay At Home Mother
Stay At Home Mother
01.2010 - Current
Human Resources Director
Omaha Paper Stock Company Inc.
08.2006 - 12.2009
Master of Arts - Leadership
Bellevue University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Nebraska At Omaha
05.2001 -
Director of Human Resources
DRM Inc. D/b/a Arbys
12.1999 - 06.2006
Human Resources Coordinator
AmeriServe Food Distribution
05.1995 - 12.1999
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