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Kayla Rush

University Hts.,OH

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Manager

Stand Up Management Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
  • Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
  • Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 4 different 50+-employee companies.

Private Nanny

Anita And Saul Kane
03.2015 - 11.2021
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.

Energy Broker

Depere Concepts INC.
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Worked with back office to solve trade breaks, position and activity reconciliation exceptions.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.

Pre School Teacher

Fuchs Mizrachi School
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fitness And Nutrition

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2025

Skills

  • SAP HR
  • Employee Support
  • Succession Planning
  • Company Organization
  • Employee Retention
  • Talent Management
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Managing Appointments
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Time Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Productivity Performance

Certification

CPR

First Aid


Timeline

HR Manager

Stand Up Management Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2023

Energy Broker

Depere Concepts INC.
05.2020 - 04.2021

Pre School Teacher

Fuchs Mizrachi School
08.2019 - 07.2020

Private Nanny

Anita And Saul Kane
03.2015 - 11.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Fitness And Nutrition

Cuyahoga Community College

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