Kathy Coss
Huntersville,NC
Summary
HR executive with background in corporate human resources. Experience with HRIS and data driven approaches to personnel management, benefits administrations and organizational development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
LNS America, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Invested in professional development opportunities for the HR team, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Designed performance management systems that supported employee development and organizational success.
- Introduced innovative training programs that enhanced skillset among staff members and improved overall performance levels within the organization.
- Evaluated compensation structures and policies, ensuring competitive positioning within the market and internal equity among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes.
- Directed benefits administration process, leading to increased employee understanding and utilization of available offerings.
- Optimized HR budget allocation by strategically reallocating resources based on department needs and priorities.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
HR Business Partner
LNS America, Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Administered benefits programs, optimizing cost-effectiveness while providing valuable offerings to employees.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
HR Genarlist
LNS America, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project completion on time and under budget.
- Managed multiple priorities successfully, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
- Evaluated process inefficiencies and recommended improvements to management for increased effectiveness.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KYSkills
- HR technology
- Compensation design
- Talent management
- Employment law
- Employee engagement
- HR policies development
- Payroll coordination
- Training and Development
Timeline
HR Director
LNS America, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
HR Business Partner
LNS America, Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2023
HR Genarlist
LNS America, Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2023
No Degree - General Studies
Northern Kentucky University
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