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Karen Watkins

Riverside,CA

Summary

Successful HR Assistant with background completing various administrative support and general human resources duties. Reliable with well-rounded skills to aid employees and department staff. Talented at applying wide knowledge of policies and procedures for compliance. Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level HR Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Responsive and engaging Human Resources Assistant skilled in supporting employees and managers with diverse HR needs. Expert with word processing, database and benefits administration software. Focused on keeping systems updated and facilitating positive employee relations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Assistant

Childhelp USA
11.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
  • Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.

Office Assistant

Childhelp USA
11.2016 - Current
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.

Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Social Sciences

Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Colton High School
Colton, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Corporate Compliance
  • Mediation Expertise
  • Advertising Techniques
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Employee Relations
  • Training Employees
  • Creating and Managing Job Descriptions
  • Personnel Files
  • New Employee Onboarding
  • Process Forms
  • HR Policies
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Human Resources Records
  • Clerical Support
  • Keeping Records
  • I-9 forms

Timeline

HR Assistant

Childhelp USA
11.2016 - Current

Office Assistant

Childhelp USA
11.2016 - Current

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Social Sciences

Moreno Valley College

High School Diploma -

Colton High School
Karen Watkins