Kristen Swanson
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
I am an insightful Human Resources Coordinator with experience in payroll, record-keeping, employee benefits and other HR-related duties. I have worked closely with management to recruit and maintain a happy and efficient workforce. I continually developed my skills and knowledge in HR disciplines to support employees in a caring and thoughtful maner while meeting compliance and work policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
Center For Family Development
11.2012 - 07.2023
- Manage job postings and review resumes, recruit, process and orientate all new hires, monthly payroll for salary and hourly rate staff, and submit monthly and quarterly payroll tax forms.
- Process credentialing applications for providers and agency, assist staff with continuing education registration, and facilitate annual trainings, such as: HIPAA, fraud, waste and abuse, and Medicare compliance.
- Orientate students into the internship program and assist them with all administrative aspects of the student clinic, and liaison between multiple universities and the agency.
Legal Assistant
Access the Law Legal Services
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted three full-time and two half-time attorneys in a nonprofit law office that serves low-income individuals and families
- Responsible for maintaining confidential client files, updating client information, and tracking payments and billing statements
- Reception duties included: front desk management, scheduling appointments, directing calls, taking messages, copying, faxing, and mail management.
Operations Coordinator
Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Managed office of statewide nonprofit while completing several program and grant requirements
- Led communications with over 90 watershed councils, planned and managed event logistics, developed publications, edited grant reports, weekly listserv emails, and daily updates to the organization’s website
- Responsible for fiscal management of all accounting activities including: grant allocations, fundraising, budget development, QuickBooks management, and receivables/payables.
Lab/Field Assistant
Gregory S. Gilbert Laboratory
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Invited by biology professor to join his forest dynamics research team
- Gathered data on native tree species in the field and entered and cataloged data in the laboratory
- Worked independently under harsh conditions to catalog samples of forest dynamics.
Education
Graduate Certification in Nonprofit Management -
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2012
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with Honors -
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2009
Environmental Science - Semester Abroad
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong12.2008
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Maintain confidentiality
- Employee Relations
- Microsoft Office and database entry
- HR Policies Compliance
- Benefits Administration
- Onboarding Coordination
- Strong interpersonal skills
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Center For Family Development
11.2012 - 07.2023
Legal Assistant
Access the Law Legal Services
10.2011 - 03.2012
Operations Coordinator
Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
02.2010 - 05.2011
Lab/Field Assistant
Gregory S. Gilbert Laboratory
04.2008 - 08.2008
Graduate Certification in Nonprofit Management -
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with Honors -
University of California, Santa Cruz
Environmental Science - Semester Abroad
University of Hong Kong
Similar Profiles
Hannah CowanHannah Cowan
Family Resource Specialist at The Center for Family DevelopmentFamily Resource Specialist at The Center for Family Development
Dr. Kimberly M. LewisDr. Kimberly M. Lewis
Program Director-Crisis Care at I AM ABLE CENTER FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INCProgram Director-Crisis Care at I AM ABLE CENTER FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC
Shawna EstesShawna Estes
Stay at Home Parent/Homeschool Educator at Estes FamilyStay at Home Parent/Homeschool Educator at Estes Family