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KIMBERLY COOPER

Springfield,MO

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Sun Solar
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.

Human Resources Director

Reliance Healthcare
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Established onboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions for new hires into the organization.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other department leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives.
  • Coordinated internal communications efforts, keeping employees informed of important organizational updates and changes.
  • Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
  • Managed workforce planning initiatives, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments while minimizing costs associated with overtime or temporary workers.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Reduced turnover rates through effective talent acquisition and retention strategies.
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
  • Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
  • Implemented wellness programs to promote employee health, leading to lower absenteeism rates and increased productivity.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.

Operations Manager

White Plumbing
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed managers and leaders
  • Provided clear and consistent communication across the organization
  • Processed Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll
  • Dispatched all service calls
  • Managed and trained service team
  • Coordinated located, permits and equipment
  • Built team confidence and encouraged them to meet company goals
  • Resolved customer and employee issues and complaints
  • OSHA reporting
  • Integrated training through weekly staff meetings

Operations Manager

Ozarks Transportation Organization
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Wrote and implemented the operational procedures and policies to support organizational mission
  • Oversaw insurance policies
  • Audit coordination and compliance
  • Researched the data for special and recurring studies reports
  • Monitored and maintained contracts
  • Read and interpreted a variety of information including applicable laws, codes and ordinances
  • Ensured grant compliance
  • Established, maintained and revised files and determined organizational methods and longevity of archive
  • Purchase/Procurement agent
  • Prepared requests for Proposals, Bids, and Qualifications
  • Coordinated special and recurring projects for Director including design, development, and implementation
  • Supervised the preparation of public and administrative reports
  • Conducted annual inventory
  • Ensured meeting room and materials were prepared and ready for all meetings
  • Revised Memorandum of Understanding and Bylaws as needed

Operations Manager

Northern Summit Technology
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Implemented process improvement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency
  • Accounts Payable, Receivable, Aging, Payroll and CPA coordination
  • Tracked sales and client process from first contact to installation
  • Human resources documentation and filing
  • Marketing Toolkit Implementation
  • Purchased supplies and performed general office management
  • Conducted client audits

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
05-1997

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Employee relations
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Corrective action planning
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Compliance
  • Payroll administration

Certification


  • OSHA 30 Certified

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Sun Solar
11.2024 - Current

Human Resources Director

Reliance Healthcare
11.2023 - 11.2024

Operations Manager

White Plumbing
06.2020 - 07.2023

Operations Manager

Ozarks Transportation Organization
06.2017 - 03.2020

Operations Manager

Northern Summit Technology
09.2016 - 06.2017


  • OSHA 30 Certified

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Evangel University

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Evangel University
KIMBERLY COOPER