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Kirsten Hogan

St. Louis Park,MN

Summary

HR professional with expertise as an HRIS Analyst and HR Generalist, skilled in recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and HRIS management. Strong communicator and collaborator, with a focus on process improvement, compliance, and data-driven HR solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HRIS Specialist

Koch Companies
02.2025 - Current
  • Configure, customize, and maintain HRIS to optimize workflows, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and analyze HR metrics and reports to support strategic decision-making and audits.
  • Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate upgrades/patches, and serve as primary liaison with HRIS vendors.
  • Implement process improvements and automation to streamline HR, payroll, and compliance functions.
  • Manage HRIS security, audits, documentation, and user training.
  • Partner cross-functionally with IT, payroll, finance, and management to enhance HR processes.
  • Support full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, job description management, and employee inquiries (benefits, payroll, FMLA/ADA).
  • Assist with payroll processing and HR compliance initiatives.
  • Lead planning and coordination of company volunteer events and other HR projects.

HR Generalist

Koch Companies
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing, and background checks; maintain agency and college partnerships, and represent company at job fairs.
  • Lead onboarding and orientation for non-driving staff and provide weekly orientation for driver training classes; regularly update orientation materials.
  • Run monthly payroll and serve as backup to the Payroll Specialist as needed.
  • Administer unemployment claims/appeals, attend UI hearings, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements (EEO-1, turnover, audits, HR metrics).
  • Conduct exit interviews, prepare termination letters, and support employee relations activities.
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions; deliver OE presentations and support annual open enrollment.
  • Develop and maintain HRIS workflows, reports, and system enhancements; troubleshoot issues and coordinate upgrades with vendors/IT.
  • Support HR compliance initiatives, audits, and process improvements; maintain accurate system documentation and security.
  • Plan and coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including Driver and Technician Appreciation Week events.
  • Provide guidance on payroll, benefits, FMLA/ADA, and company policies; serve as HR backup across administrative functions.
  • Partner cross-functionally with managers and departments to support HR, payroll, and organizational objectives.

HR Coordinator

Koch Companies
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Serve as primary contact for HR hotline, addressing employee inquiries on payroll, benefits, rewards, performance, time/attendance, and general HR.
  • Respond to unemployment requests and support recruitment, including candidate tracking, interviews, offer letters, background checks, and onboarding.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation (in-person and virtual), process I-9 forms, maintain compliance files, and manage new hire benefit enrollment.
  • Administer wellness initiatives (e.g., health programs, blood drives, certifications), create monthly wellness communications, and support open enrollment.
  • Manage time and attendance in HRIS, ensuring weekly submissions for payroll.
  • Coordinate employee rewards programs, including Koch Bucks and company store liaison duties.

HR Assistant

Koch Companies
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provide administrative support including hotline coverage, document management, mailings, filing, and clerical functions.
  • Process and approve weekly time/attendance for payroll; scan and maintain employee records in HRIS.
  • Manage termination processing, including file handling, state separation notices, turnover, and DAC reporting.
  • Handle employment verifications and ensure compliance with document retention and disposal procedures.
  • Administer company store operations, including card balances, distribution, and invoice processing.
  • Run monthly benefit reports, audit medical/dental bills, and verify invoice accuracy.
  • Assist with HR correspondence, newsletters, and engagement projects supporting company culture and morale.

HR Assistant/Recruiter

Zumbro House, Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Source, recruit, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, and direct outreach.
  • Manage job postings, candidate databases, vacancy lists, and compliance reporting.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation, process onboarding paperwork (W-4s, I-9s, background checks), and train employees on company policies.
  • Support employee relations, including discipline calls and termination processes.
  • Assist with Affirmative Action plan audits and present HR updates in monthly meetings.
  • Provide administrative support to strengthen employer/employee relations and HR functions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Resource Management

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
05-2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • HRIS platforms & web-based applications
  • Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving & conflict resolution
  • Confidentiality & discretion
  • Collaboration & cross-functional partnership

Certification

Principles of Leadership Excellence Plus from MRA

Timeline

HRIS Specialist

Koch Companies
02.2025 - Current

HR Generalist

Koch Companies
02.2023 - 02.2025

HR Coordinator

Koch Companies
02.2021 - 02.2023

HR Assistant

Koch Companies
02.2019 - 02.2021

HR Assistant/Recruiter

Zumbro House, Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Resource Management

Metropolitan State University

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