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Kathia Garcia

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, IN
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in HR

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
05-2023

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
Kathia Garcia