KORRIE HAWKINS
Omaha,NE
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Manager offering 10+ years experience with an entrepreneurial spirit who is pragmatic and leads with confidence. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and recruitment skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Human Resources Manager
Gaggle
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Human Resources/Restaurant Manager
9th Street Tavern And Grill
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Headed recruitment strategies hired entire team and maintained high retention rate
- Created compliant company employee handbook, implemented employee policies and processes
- Managed all I-9 and W-4 compliance as well as processing payroll
- Social media and marketing manager
- General Manager for high volume team
- Inventory management
- Training Manager
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program
HRIS Business Specialist
Crop Production Services
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided audit reports of transactions made in PA and OM
- Responsible for data audits in SAP within both PA and OM
- Performed weekly audits to monitor vacation eligibility based on employment contract status changes
- Decreased entry errors by 10%
- Created training documents and processes for SAP maintenance and management
- Maintained SAP organizational structure through creation and maintenance of positions, objects, jobs, building locations and cost centers as directed by Field
- Maintained reporting relationships within organizations in SAP
- Implemented restructuring within SAP OM/PA Module
- Requested configuration changes to meet business needs, such as new buildings and cost centers
- Worked as liaison coordinating contacts and documentation for unemployment claims.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Cutchall Management Company
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed on-boarding for all new employees, created new hire paperwork, ensured I-9 compliance, processed paperwork and all orientation material
- Recruited and trained, including writing job descriptions and job postings for external and internal positions and interviewing candidates
- Maintained and updated company’s employee handbook, HR policies, systems and processes to ensure Federal and State compliance
- Administered payroll and managed raises, bonuses, garnishments, employee’s insurance premium deductions and contributions to health savings accounts
- Managed all workmen compensation claims and worked as liaison between injured employee, insurance company and providing medical facility
- Effectively negotiated lower reserves on all open workmen compensation claims and helped reduce company’s experience modification rating
- Created partnerships with multiple local occupational health clinics to ensure efficient and timely care for injured employees nationwide
- Created electronic database to track, manage and maintain OSHA logs
- Directed and administered staff benefits including benefit planning, open enrollment, opening employees health saving accounts, FMLA and COBRA
- Managed unemployment claims and appeals, effectively increasing company’s percentage of winning to over 90 percent of all cases
- Managed EEOC claims and effectively won every case
- Conducted pre-employment background checks
Mergers and Acquisitions Translator
YORK Label
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Translated directly for Chief Executive Officer in South American Market during preliminary negotiations for one merger and five acquisitions
- Worked with lawyers to help translate all legal documents, Letters of Intent, Purchase Agreements and Confidentiality agreements
- Acted as Lead Translator during due diligence for South American acquisitions
- Translated all financial documents during due diligence including profit and loss statements, leasing agreements, bank notes and employment contracts.
- In house translation worked saved company 30% in acquisition turn around time.
Marketing Coordinator
YORK Label
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Conducted market analysis for acquisition opportunities in global Market
- Performed market research to generate potential sales leads
- Initiated sales cold calls to identify potential leads
- Developed sales leads by 20% through market analysis and cold calls
- Prepared marketing collateral and product descriptions for sales team
- Created PowerPoint presentations for Executive Sales Team and Senior Management.
Education
Associate of Science - HRSC
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language, Spanish, Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2007
Skills
- Payroll Manager
- Contract Negotiations
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Talent Management
- CPR Certified
- PHR in Progress
Timeline
Regional Human Resources Manager
Gaggle
06.2014 - 05.2017
Human Resources/Restaurant Manager
9th Street Tavern And Grill
08.2013 - 04.2014
HRIS Business Specialist
Crop Production Services
01.2013 - 05.2013
Regional Human Resources Manager
Cutchall Management Company
06.2009 - 06.2012
Mergers and Acquisitions Translator
YORK Label
07.2007 - 12.2008
Marketing Coordinator
YORK Label
07.2007 - 12.2008
Associate of Science - HRSC
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language, Spanish, Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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