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Katelyn Caldwell

Johnson City,TN

Summary

Motivated and adaptable human resource professional with extensive experience in recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee relationship management. Currently seeking an opportunity for growth within the State of Tennessee, leveraging expertise in case management, manufacturing, logistics, office, and administrative positions. Recognized as a self-starter excelling in both team-oriented and independent environments. Committed to fostering positive workplace cultures and enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic HR initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist I

State Of Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
Johnson City, TN
06.2025 - Current

• Provide Human Resources support across the Northeast Tennessee region, serving 14 counties

• Promote employee engagement and workplace wellbeing through initiatives such as the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions Program and employee recognition programs while serving as a trusted resource for staff

• Serve as Agency Benefit Coordinator, managing benefit enrollments for new hires, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment

• Support the full recruitment cycle, including posting internal and external job announcements, proctoring assessments, scheduling interviews, and participating on interview panel

• Represent the agency at job fairs and recruiting events to attract qualified candidates

• Facilitate onboarding for new hires across 8 counties and coordinate offboarding processes for 14 counties, ensuring compliance with agency policies

  • Coordinate disciplinary procedures and documentation in alignment with HR policies and employment regulations

• Assist with employee timekeeping management, including report generation, corrections, and payroll-related adjustments

• Conduct salary research and develop comparison analyses to support fair and competitive compensation offers

• Collaborate with state departments, including STS, to support smooth employee transitions and maintain operational continuity

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
Johnson City, TN
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Recruited for over 30 active clients within the Tri-Cities, specializing in manufacturing, logistics, and office/administrative roles
  • Posted job ads across various platforms, including Randstad App, Xplore, Indeed, Facebook, LinkedIn, Monster, etc
  • Managed onboarding, assignment processes, and ensured 100% accuracy in I9 information and hiring documentation
  • Coordinated disciplinary procedures and documentation in alignment with HR policies and employment regulations.
  • Process employee offboarding to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Conducted weekly visits with active and prospective clients and maintained strong client relationships, connecting with over 130 contacts via email and phone
  • Participated in sales activities to obtain new clients and orders, ensuring smooth communication between clients and employees

Stay-at-home Mom

Caldwell Home
Granite Falls, NC
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Focused on raising my daughter and providing a supportive home environment, while exploring opportunities to return to the workforce once relocated back to Tennessee.

Human Resources Generalist

SERVPRO of Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Catawba and Iredell Counties
Lenoir, North Carolina
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed the recruitment process, including posting job openings on Indeed, Facebook, LinkedIn, and conducting interviews
  • Responsible for new employee onboarding, benefits introduction, and processing employee complaints
  • Led employee termination processes and facilitated year-end reviews
  • Managed weekly payroll for temp agency employees and bi-weekly payroll for permanent staff
  • Assisted employees with annual benefit enrollment
  • Participated in the 'Sunshine Committee,' organizing employee celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
Johnson City, TN
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Recruited for a variety of clients in the Tri-Cities, handling job ads, Facebook marketing, and all aspects of the hiring process
  • Collected and processed proper documentation for new hires and ensured compliance with I9 requirements
  • Managed payroll processing through RFO, IQ Navigator, and PeopleNet
  • Adapted to diverse client needs and maintained calm during challenging situations
  • Successfully maintained strong relationships with over 130 community contacts and ensured consistent business growth

Internet Sales Representative/BDC Manager

Friendship Ford of Bristol/Friendship Enterprises
Bristol, TN
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Managed and coordinated a team of employees, overseeing scheduling and sales activities.
  • Assist with onboarding process for new employees
  • Manage timekeeping for employees and assisting with revisions
  • Facilitated quarterly and annual reviews of Internet/BDC Agents
  • Attended career fairs and open interviews to assist in recruiting
  • Responsible for all disciplinary action up to termination of direct reports
  • Contacted customer inquiries via phone, text, and email, providing excellent follow-up service
  • Assisted with the appraisal process, vehicle sales, and financial information submission to lenders
  • Coordinated with the service department and maintained inventory management
  • Managed multiple websites and social media platforms, responsible for updating all employee photos, bio's, inventory etc
  • Assisted customers in resolving issues and facilitated a positive post-sale experience

Internet/BDC Agent

Johnson City Honda
Johnson City, TN
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Responded to customer inquiries and followed up with customers to ensure positive experiences
  • Managed and sent out monthly sales campaigns to engage with current and past customers

Skills

  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Recruitment & Staffing
  • Timesheet & Payroll Processing
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
  • Edison, Indeed, RFO, Xplore, Randstad at Work, Happeo, FMC Dealer, STARS, OneCX, CDK, QuickBooks, ADP
  • Social Media Management

Timeline

HR Generalist I

State Of Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
06.2025 - Current

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
07.2023 - 06.2025

Stay-at-home Mom

Caldwell Home
09.2021 - 07.2023

Human Resources Generalist

SERVPRO of Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Catawba and Iredell Counties
02.2020 - 09.2021

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
08.2018 - 02.2020

Internet Sales Representative/BDC Manager

Friendship Ford of Bristol/Friendship Enterprises
11.2015 - 08.2018

Internet/BDC Agent

Johnson City Honda
05.2013 - 11.2015
Katelyn Caldwell