Hi, I’m
Kirsten Hedrick
Onboarding Specialist
Peculiar,MO
Summary
Strategic Onboarding Specialist with well-established background in HR and recruitment processes. Adept in coordinating onboarding activities with excellent communication skills to interact with new hires and managers. Reliable and dedicated to utilizing industry's best practices.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Universal Security ServicesKansas City, MO
Onboarding Specialist
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
- Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
- Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
- Leveraged technology platforms to streamline administrative tasks associated with the onboarding process, enhancing overall efficiency and user experience for both HR professionals and new hires alike.
Allied Universal Security ServicesLeawood, Kansas
Security Site Supervisor
11.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Streamlined reporting procedures, resulting in improved communication between security staff and management.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans for various scenarios, ensuring preparedness in the event of an incident.
- Reduced incidents of trespassing by maintaining a strong security presence and enforcing access control measures.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Wrote and submitted daily reports on security team operations.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Walgreens
Inventory Specialist
03.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Participated in annual physical inventories to verify accuracy of records and identify any discrepancies that needed correction.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
Walgreens
Shift Supervisor
05.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
Education
Olathe West High SchoolOlathe, KS
High School Diploma
Skills
Performance tracking
Software knowledge
Cross-functional coordination
Trade policy
Documentation and recordkeeping
New hire onboarding
Drug testing
Employee orientation
Work complaint handling
Multitasking
Pre-employment screening
Attention to detail
Timeline
Onboarding Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
09.2024 - Current
Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2023 - 09.2024
Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
03.2022 - 11.2023
Shift Supervisor
Walgreens
05.2021 - 03.2022
Olathe West High School
High School Diploma