KIMBERLY CARLSON-GIARDINI
Crest Hill,IL
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Human Resource generalist affairs and talent for navigating challenges. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
DOWNERS GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT
10.2009 - Current
- Perform all Administrative Assistant duties for the Administrative Supervisor (HR) and the General Manager.
- Act in a confidential role for both the General Manager and the Administrative Supervisor.
- Serve as the attorney liaison for the Downers Grove Sanitary District.
- Conduct research, prepare all legal documents for the Sanitary District, and follow up with participants in the various repair assistance programs.
- Responsible for establishing new Notary Publics and managing their renewals.
HR Administrator
GOODING RUBBER COMPANY
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Responsible for all HR Generalist functions, including payroll, benefits, and compensation management.
- Involved in every aspect of Human Capital Management, from hiring to termination.
- Managed ESOP and 401(k) processing and administration, as well as all Workers' Compensation and OSHA reporting.
- Collaborated with management to create HR policies and procedures, developed group benefits databases, and designed orientation and training programs.
- Oversaw leave-of-absence programs and maintained personnel records, administered benefits enrollment and programs, and managed the HR budget.
- Analyzed and calculated commissions for sales personnel.
- Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, and new-employee orientation.
- Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.
- Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the company's employee-retention rate of 93% within an industry where high turnover is the norm.
- Reviewed and redesigned the employee handbook, covering issues including disciplinary procedures, FMLA policy, and benefits information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Human Resources Management
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
University Park, ILAssociate's Degree - Applied Science
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Joliet, ILSkills
- HR Policies & Procedures
- Training & Development
- Employment Law
- Employee Relations
- HR Program/Project Management
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- 401(k)/ESOP Management
- Orientation & On-Boarding
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Office administration
- Time management
- Records management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
DOWNERS GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT
10.2009 - Current
HR Administrator
GOODING RUBBER COMPANY
10.2004 - 10.2009
Associate's Degree - Applied Science
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Human Resources Management
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY