SAMANTHA C. KIGGINS
Denver,CO
Summary
Reliable and diligent Human Resources professional with five years of talent management and employee relations experience. Proven proficiency in recruitment, onboarding, and employee training and development. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities, proactive mindset, and punctuality, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager (Supervisory)
Air Force Reserves
Aurora, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Leading a team of 3 to support 18,000 reserve, active duty, and civilian personnel across 37 military installations nationwide.
- Directed job advertisements, onboarding, separations, transfers, payroll, and benefits for employees and their families.
- Served as the certifying official for military orders, mentored 4 airmen, and provided comprehensive HR support, including training and maintaining personnel files.
Human Resource Program Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
Aurora, CO
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed job advertisements, onboarding processes, and payroll initiation for new hires.
- Handled job separations, transfers, and ensured accurate employee records and benefits.
- Supported HR operations, including scheduling, maintaining personnel files, and facilitating family benefits.
Executive Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Air Force Reserves
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw promotions, evaluations, and awards processes for 60 personnel, ensuring compliance with Air Force regulations.
- Managed personnel systems to streamline administrative operations, significantly reducing processing time for orders, pay, and accountability tasks.
- Served as a liaison, facilitating communication and coordination between command staff and personnel in support of unit objectives and initiatives.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed payroll for 400 employees, including electronic timekeeping and earning statements.
- Scheduled appointments, updated records, tracked inventory, organized meetings and corporate events.
- Maintained personnel files, supported HR with scheduling and onboarding, and addressed employee inquiries about benefits and payroll.
Human Resource Specialist
Air Force Reserves
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained records for 1,600 personnel, ensuring timely production of separation documents for administrative discharges, end of term service discharges, retirements, and reserve transfers.
- Monitored personnel management systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of orders, pay, and personnel accountability.
- Created and validated ID cards, life insurance enrollments, and healthcare eligibility documents for military personnel and their families, facilitating their benefits and access to military installations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO12.2021
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2021
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Pre-Employment Screening
Accomplishments
- Human Resource Personnel of the Year (Airman Category), 2023
- Human Resource Personnel of the Quarter (Airman Category), 2023
- Human Resource Personnel of the Year (Airman Category), 2022
- Human Resource Personnel of the Quarter (Airman Category), 2022
- Presidential Service Award, Bronze 2022
- Presidential Service Award, Bronze 2021
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained, January 2024
Timeline
Human Resource Manager (Supervisory)
Air Force Reserves
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Program Manager
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2021 - 09.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Air Force Reserves
09.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado
09.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resource Specialist
Air Force Reserves
10.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Regis University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Aurora
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained, January 2024