Kathia Garcia
Kokomo,IN
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
StarPlus Energy
Kokomo, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Manage claims for FMLA, short-term disability, parental, and military leave.
- Developed and maintain a leave tracking system to monitor status and return dates.
- Communicate with insurance providers to ensure timely and accurate claim processing.
- Prepare bi-weekly benefits reports for Finance and assist with policy updates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
StarPlus Energy
Kokomo, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee job postings, hiring metrics, and coordinate recruitment events.
- Audit and maintain employee records across ADP, GHR, and KNOX.
- Maintain employee profiles, and assist with onboarding and orientation.
- Create and present training materials, and coordinate mandatory Sexual Harassment Awareness training with FSAHC.
HR Intern
StarPlus Energy
Kokomo, IN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Rotated through Training & Development, Talent Management, and Employee Relations.
- Provided administrative and project support to HR team.
Education
MBA -
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in HR
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS (ADP, GHR, KNOX)
- Data Entry/Analysis
- HR Reporting
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Honors And Affiliations
- Chancellor’s List
- Dean’s List
- Dean’s Advisory Group
- Alpha Kappa Delta Honors Society
- Panda Leaders Scholarship
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
StarPlus Energy
01.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
StarPlus Energy
08.2024 - Current
HR Intern
StarPlus Energy
05.2024 - 08.2024
MBA -
Indiana University Kokomo
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in HR
Indiana University Kokomo