Kelbee Prowell-Zimmerman
Human Resources Specialist
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Specialist with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and onboarding, employee training and development, leave of absence, and process improvement. Skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with regulatory compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Bremerton School District
Bremerton, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
- Administer employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA and PFML guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Develop and coordinate employee training programs boosting skills development and improve overall performance.
- Maintain personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Streamlined internal processes through implementation of enterprise-wide software solutions, reducing administrative overhead and increasing efficiency.
- Serve as trusted advisor to both management and employees on matters related to human resources policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across organization.
Human Resources & Certification Specialist
Olympic Educational Service District 114
Bremerton, WA
7 2021 - 11.2021
- Managed all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee lifecycle, leaves, salary placement, benefits, HRIS systems, and retirement administration.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA and PFML guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Collaborated with hiring administrators to improve position postings, research additional recruitment websites, and facilitate interviews.
- Provide certification guidance and expertise to all districts and employees within service area, issuing teaching permits, and act as liaison between districts and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Human Resources Specialist
Peninsula School District
Gig Harbor, WA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws during all stages of recruitment process.
- Streamlined hiring processes for faster employee onboarding and reduced time to fill.
- Assisted with employee onboarding by providing guidance and mentorship to new hires as they acclimated to their roles within district.
- Spearheaded implementation of innovative solutions for process improvement within department.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and productivity through use of HRIS systems and automation tools.
Benefits Specialist
Bremerton School District
Bremerton, WA
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Partnered with vendors to provide employee training on various topics such as retirement planning or health management strategies, empowering staff members to make informed decisions about their personal wellbeing.
- Streamlined benefits administration processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Supported human resources functions, assisting with recruitment efforts and employee onboarding processes.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping by maintaining up-to-date employee data in HRIS systems and creating custom reports for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Compensation and benefits
Compliance Management
Employee Surveys
Employee Relations
Regulatory Compliance
HRIS Systems
Data Analytics
Recruiting
Employee Development
Project Implementation
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Bremerton School District
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
01.2019 - 05.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Peninsula School District
10.2018 - 06.2021
Benefits Specialist
Bremerton School District
07.2017 - 10.2018
Human Resources & Certification Specialist
Olympic Educational Service District 114
7 2021 - 11.2021
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