Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Acknowledgements
References
Timeline
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Karey Steed

Summary

Well-qualified HR leader with proven success in improving operations and problem-solving. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision-makers, customers and team members to further strategic goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Business Partner for Employee Relations

Idaho State University
08.2022 - Current
  • Provides a wide range of professional HR support services to the campus community
  • Counsels managers and employees on employee relations topics, grievance procedures, performance management, standards of conduct, corrective and disciplinary actions, and related efforts to resolve employer/employee matters
  • Advises, counsels, and interprets HR policy and procedure with managers and employees
  • Advises managers and employees on compliance matters related to federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Collaborates with HR organizational development team members on identifying manager and employee learning needs, and creating, modifying, and delivering
    training content on related topics
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues
  • Conducts effective, thorough, and objective workplace investigations as needed to resolve those matters
  • Coordinates with the Title IX Office when necessary for investigative needs addressing protected class allegations
  • Analyzes trends and HR best practices in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and timely HR policy adjustments
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing related
    HR legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Partners with the Office of General Counsel as needed/required
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line managers, (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary/corrective actions)
  • Works closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and engagement, and increase productivity and retention
  • Provides guidance and consultation to units on restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning
  • Performs other related duties and HR special projects as assigned

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
12.2021
  • Provide a wide range of HR support to all supervisors and employees at State Hospital South in Blackfoot, Idaho
  • Partner with supervisors and employees on employee relations topics, performance management, disciplinary actions, and regulation of policy & procedure
  • Support all departments in staffing, recruiting, workforce planning and succession planning needs
  • Work closely with supervisors and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and reduce retention
  • Advise supervisors and employees on Joint Commission compliance needs related to federal, state and hospital policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with the state of Idaho's Department of Human Resources team to identify development opportunities and training needs within the hospital
  • Assist the State's HR team to in developing better programs, best practices and solutions that will enhance the effectiveness of the HR department
  • Perform all other related duties and HR projects as assigned.

BRANCH MANAGER

IRELAND BANK
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversee all Operations of the Branch including but not limited to, payroll, expenses, budgets, compliance, customer service, employee reviews, corrective actions, training, networking and community involvement
  • Effectively communicate between senior management and employees to maintain and improve company employee relations
  • Recruited, staffed, on-boarded, and trained new hires according to the needs of the branch managers and company budgets.

Store Manager/District Training Manager

TJ MAXX
07.2003 - 12.2020
  • Train and develop all new managers within the district to ensure they understand all management responsibilities and can implement these tasks within their own stores
  • Facilitate training opportunities by teaching classes to groups of managers within the company
  • Responsible for maintaining all store budgets including payroll, all building operations, monitoring store profit & loss statements, all while maintaining company policy and compliance with state laws
  • Coach, train, and develop all store employees by performing quarterly and yearly performance evaluations
  • Provide encouragement and capitalize on employees' strengths in order to build a positive culture within the store and develop employees' talents
  • Advocate for following all safety and security protocols mandated by both company policies and state regulations.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Pocatello, Idaho

Skills

  • An outgoing, detailed learner who thrives in a team environment
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
  • Following policies, while consideration of people is important to me
  • Driven, determined, and very reliable
  • Extensive experience in Training and Organizational Development
  • Created, Implemented, and Facilitated Presentations
  • Effectively managed all Employee Relations

Acknowledgements

  • Achieved The President's Club Award in 2016. This award is the highest accomplishment a store manager can receive, and it is received by exceeding in all areas of management.
  • Consistently awarded Team of the Year for 8 consecutive years. This is obtained by excelling in all levels of sales, HR, morale, employee development, customer service, and operational efficiency.
  • Member of the Pocatello Chamber of Commerce and was involved in Leadership Pocatello.
  • Organized teams and participated in The Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society.

References

  • Katie Thomas, Supervisor, 208-373-1924, katiethomas@isu.edu
  • Danielle Pew, Colleague, 208-282-3060, daniellepewl@isu.edu
  • Cassandra Samora, Colleague, 208-251-3580, cgs72@msn.com
  • Krystal Hawke, Colleague, 336-577-0328, krystalrose918@outlook.com

Timeline

HR Business Partner for Employee Relations

Idaho State University
08.2022 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
12.2021

BRANCH MANAGER

IRELAND BANK
12.2020 - 12.2021

Store Manager/District Training Manager

TJ MAXX
07.2003 - 12.2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Karey Steed