Kerry Strauss
Collbran,CO
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
Field Geo Services
Grand Junction, Colorado
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted hiring managers with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees.
- Prepared documents for termination processes, including exit interviews.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
- Advised managers on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
Human Resources Manager
Campbell County Senior Center - Non-Profit
Gillette, Wyoming
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding 45 employees on best practices and overseeing policy and procedure compliance.
- Formulated corrective action plans to improve employee performance.
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, prescreened, interviewed and selected best applicants.
- Performed various tasks, including payroll administration, Drug and Alcohol training, and mentoring management in delegation, corrective action, and conflict management.
- Advised leadership on HR-related issues, including vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures.
Human Resources Generalist
Visionary Broadband
Gillette, WY
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Addressed inquires from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues.
- Enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Sorted job applications, vetted candidates and recommended individuals for key positions.
Human Resources Generalist
Blackjewel
Gillette, Wyoming
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted all employee hiring and exit interviews
- Sorted job applications, vetted candidates and recommended individuals for key positions
- Accomplished multiple duties, including strategic workforce planning, new employee onboarding, labor relations and health benefits administration
- Facilitated all new-hire orientations
- Addressed inquires from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues
- Enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity
- Created and managed more than 500 confidential personnel records
Recruiter
Manpower
Gillette, Wyoming
05.2014 - 11.2018
- Conducted more than 400 interviews each year
- Used online platforms to attract top talent, including Wyomingatwork.com and CareerBuilder.com
- Conducted applicant tests and skill assessments
- Communicated duties, compensation, and working conditions to all potential candidates
- Organized applicant drug tests and obtained and recorded results
- Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions
- Set up interviews with employers and qualified applicants
- Oversaw completion of new hire documents, such as I-9 and direct deposit forms
- Monitored new employee progress
Education
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree
Polk Community College
1997
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Organizational Management
Warner University
2005
Skills
- Personnel information systems
Affiliations
Volunteer at Primrose Retirement Home
Former member of local Toastmasters
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Field Geo Services
05.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Campbell County Senior Center - Non-Profit
03.2020 - 03.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Visionary Broadband
09.2019 - 01.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Blackjewel
11.2018 - 07.2019
Recruiter
Manpower
05.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree
Polk Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Organizational Management
Warner University
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