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Katelin Talsma

Homer Glen,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee, recognized as subject matter expert and a go-to resource, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Shared Services Associate I

ALDI Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Processes transactional HR tasks for assigned divisions, including onboarding new employees, administering job changes, promotions, and terminations, while under strict deadlines.
  • Communicates effectively with divisional management for all onboarding functions and pre-employment screenings, managing unemployment claims, implementing job changes, and ensuring I-9 form compliancy.
  • Participates in cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and HR Informational Systems.
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy of employee and company sensitive data, upholding the highest standard of data protection.
  • Operates across multiple HR platforms, including UKG, WFM, Equifax, and Microsoft Suite. demonstrating the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems as needed.

Sales Associate

Crazy 8 (Gymboree)
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained a friendly, outgoing personality to promote a positive work environment and satisfy customer needs
  • Worked with in-store teams, including merchandising, restocking and maintenance professionals, to maximize efficiency and meet all goals
  • Commended by management for excellent customer communication

Sales Associate

Kohls
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Interacted with 50+ customers per day in finding and selecting merchandise, as well as, providing recommendations
  • Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions
  • Built customer loyalty by meeting the product needs of customers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2021

Associate of Arts -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Organizational Skills
  • Training and Mentoring
  • I-9 Verification & E-Verify
  • Microsoft Software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • UltiPro/UKG Systems
  • Equifax

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Shared Services Associate I

ALDI Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Crazy 8 (Gymboree)
09.2017 - 01.2019

Sales Associate

Kohls
09.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Arts -

Moraine Valley Community College
Katelin Talsma