KATIE CARY
La Grande,OR
Summary
Dynamic and SHRM certified Human Resources professional with 4.5 years of experience managing a diverse range of HR functions as an on-site specialist. Skilled in supporting and guiding cross-functional team members, implementing best practices, and serving as a champion for HR administration and advancement. Trusted resource for policy interpretation and implementation, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Operations Consultant
Saint Alphonsus Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
- Primary contact for HR Center of Excellence (COEs) and serve as a consultant to HM business like leader, management council and COE supporting projects, programs, and delivery outcomes
- Collaborates with COEs to ensure business contact aligns with HR strategy.
- Facilitated direct engagement and retention strategies onsite.
- Execute and implement HR strategy and initiative throughout the system
- Owner of key HR indicators like turnover and external hire ratio.
- Contributed to strategic decision-making processes as a senior leadership team member.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Monitored corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Total Reward Analyst
Woodgrain
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Execute the Woodgrain Benefits Strategy and vision including the mission to improve the health and financial security of all employees.
- Ensure compliance with plans documents and regulations
- Assist in administrating company-wide employee benefit programs
- Evaluate and suggest improvements to company benefits and programs
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Human Resources Generalist
Woodgrain
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Exemplified the company values of Integrity, Safety, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Focus.
- Point of contact for employee questions about timekeeping, Benefits, policies, and payroll.
- Evaluated and responded to Human Resource issues and when appropriate, consulted with divisional leaders and the VP of Human Resources.
- Over saw accurate HRIS records and complied reports to conduct internal HR audits.
- Developed and implemented a division wide termination process and a benefit enrollment process that increased productivity.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence.
- Collaborated with staff, colleagues, and leadership with utmost professionalism.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
Human Resources Representative
Woodgrain
08.2020 - 07.2022
- .Assisted with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources functions
- Exemplified the company values of Integrity, Safety, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Focus.
- Ensured accurate processing through final review of bi-weekly payroll.
- Process unemployment claims-maintained compliance with federal, state and local employment, benefit laws and regulations.
- Owned the process of collecting information for the employee files and keeping them updated.
- Owned company organizational charts, headcount and other areas as assigned.
- Assisted in benefits administration including claim resolution, change reporting and communicating benefits information to employees.
- Answered employee enquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Communicated with are personnel, associates, and management with the highest level of professional and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Media Arts & Communications
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR01.2015
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Employment law
- HRIS management
Certification
Society of Human Resources Management- Certified Professional, 07/01/22
Timeline
HR Operations Consultant
Saint Alphonsus Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
Total Reward Analyst
Woodgrain
04.2023 - 08.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Woodgrain
07.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Representative
Woodgrain
08.2020 - 07.2022
Society of Human Resources Management- Certified Professional, 07/01/22
Bachelor Of Science - Media Arts & Communications
Eastern Oregon University
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