OSHA 30 Certified
Hi, I’m
Katie Colson
Director of Human Resources
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Director and Employee Relations Manager with over 20 years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure, and benefits program management. Proficient in numerous payroll programs, overseeing payroll runs for over 15 years. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance. Executive with background in corporate human resources. Highly skilled handling personnel management, hiring and maintenance of HR records. Manages administration of employee compensation and employee benefits. ng sense of urgency.
Overview
1
16
years of professional experience
13
Years serving in progressively more senior leadership roles.
7
Years post-secondary education, 2 degrees
Work History
CStoreMaster LLCHuntsville, AL
Director of Human Resources
02.2020 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
- Developed job descriptions using targeted keywords and published job openings on company website and job boards.
- Created a positive work environment by promoting team building initiatives and resolving conflicts between employees.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
Smith Infiniti Of HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL
Human Resources Director
03.2016 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization's HR management system.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Organized educational workshops to promote safety awareness among staff members.
- Developed user-friendly employee handbook for easier updating and maintenance.
- Created comprehensive orientation program to acquaint new employees with company programs, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Analyzed employee performance data to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies for advancement.
- Created and implemented incentive program for hiring and retaining of employees.
- Managed recruitment, selection, onboarding and training processes for new employees.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Provided guidance on complex labor issues including discrimination, harassment, disability accommodations, leaves of absence.
- Advised executives on best practices related to recruiting, retention, performance management, diversity and inclusion efforts.
Laskimi Distributors, LLCHuntsville, AL
Financial Controller
02.2010 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
System Studies and SimulationHuntsville, AL
Recruiting Specialist
12.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Sourced and screened qualified candidates for open positions.
- Conducted reference checks on potential hires.
- Created job postings and distributed to relevant job boards, social media sites, and other sources.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Ensured that all pre-employment requirements were met prior to extending offers of employment.
- Collaborated with Human Resources team members to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Facilitated post-interview debrief meetings between hiring managers and recruiters.
- Built strong relationships with external vendors such as staffing agencies or search firms when needed.
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events to build relationships with colleges and universities.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Education
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
MBA from Accounting And Business Management
01.2013 - 05.2016
University Overview
- Completed professional development in numerous internships, in both private and public accounting settings.
- Member of Future Leaders of America (2012)
- Continuing education in Tax Law
Athens State UniversityAthens, AL
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
01.2002 - 05.2024
University Overview
- Awarded Employee of the Year in 2015.
- Elected to Treasurer for University of Alabama's Future Investors of America in 2010.
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruitment Strategies
- Records Maintenance
- Performance Management
- Records Management
- Training Programs
- Employee Relations
- Performance Evaluation
- Performance Reviews
- Strategy Development
- Onboarding
- Labor Negotiations
- Payroll Coordination
- Staff Compensation
- Training Development
- Benefits Programs
- Payroll Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Recordkeeping
- Staff Supervision
- Policy Implementation
- Compliance
- Legal Compliance
- Benefits Administration
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Manna house to pass out food boxes for the needy
- Volunteer weekly at Athens Limestone Animal Shelter
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
CStoreMaster LLC
02.2020 - 12.2023
Human Resources Director
Smith Infiniti Of Huntsville
03.2016 - 11.2020
Georgia State University
MBA from Accounting And Business Management
01.2013 - 05.2016
Financial Controller
Laskimi Distributors, LLC
02.2010 - 09.2016
Recruiting Specialist
System Studies and Simulation
12.2007 - 12.2010
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
01.2002 - 05.2024
Similar Profiles
Zarrina KhawajaZarrina Khawaja
Overnight Pharmacist/remote clinical pharmacist/retail &independent pharmacy at Payless Staffing LLC /Tact Staffing LLC & Medical Staffing LLCOvernight Pharmacist/remote clinical pharmacist/retail &independent pharmacy at Payless Staffing LLC /Tact Staffing LLC & Medical Staffing LLC
Ida BeachyIda Beachy
Office Manager/Head Bookkeeper at Sunnybrook Excavating LLC, RHL Logistics LLC, Denny's Trucking LLCOffice Manager/Head Bookkeeper at Sunnybrook Excavating LLC, RHL Logistics LLC, Denny's Trucking LLC
Kimberlie PriserKimberlie Priser
Senior Loan Processor at Acrisure Mortgage, LLC Fka FBC Mortgage, LLCSenior Loan Processor at Acrisure Mortgage, LLC Fka FBC Mortgage, LLC
Savannah FowlerSavannah Fowler
Childcare Provider at Fairview Child Development CenterChildcare Provider at Fairview Child Development Center
Lana TewLana Tew
Director of Special Education at Pelham City SchoolsDirector of Special Education at Pelham City Schools