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KRISTINE FOREMAN

KRISTINE FOREMAN

Ellensburg,WA

Summary

Skilled HR Director offering 15 years of progressive experience in human resources. Strategic leader, decision-maker and problem solver. Communicates clearly and effectively while operating with strong sense of urgency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Human Resources Director

Kittitas County
Ellensburg, WA
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Liaised between multiple divisions to improve communications.
  • Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Collaborated with hiring departments to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
  • Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
  • Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program.

Director of Team Member

Auvil Fruit Company
Orondo, WA
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Designed, developed and implemented multiple HR processes and initiatives
  • Collaborated on high priority projects with tact and strong attention to detail
  • Fully engaged with direct reports to achieve high levels of collaboration and productivity
  • Coached managers and team members on performance matters
  • Planned and coordinated company events to promote engagement
  • Managed strategic resources to ensure cost-effective procedures
  • Managed and lead a 6-person team of Human Resources and Safety specialists.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

Human Resources Director

Giga Watt, Inc
East Wenatchee, WA
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Successfully led all daily operational aspects of Human Resources
  • Led stakeholders through HRMS evaluation, selection and implementation.

Plant HR Manager

Tree Top
Wenatchee, WA
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coached managers and employees on performance matters
  • Managed employee grievance processes to resolution and escalated as needed
  • Supervised payroll administrator
  • Participated in contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 760
  • Effectively managed safety training and coaching, resulting on over 2 years without a lost-time accident
  • Managed HR and plant overhead budgets while optimizing expenses.

Education

Master of Human Resources -

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06.2006

Skills

  • Pleasant and Approachable leader
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Relations
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Recruitment & Retention
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Performance Management
  • Policy and Procedure Development and Interpretation
  • Investigations
  • Benefits Administration
  • Safety and Worker's Comp
  • Labor Agreements & Union Negotiations

Certification

  • PHR - Professional in Human Resources
  • SHRM-CP- SHRM Certified Professional

Timeline

Human Resources Director

Kittitas County
10.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Team Member

Auvil Fruit Company
02.2018 - 06.2021

Human Resources Director

Giga Watt, Inc
06.2017 - 01.2018

Plant HR Manager

Tree Top
01.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Human Resources -

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management

Central Washington University

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