Experience

Karsh Hagan

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of People and Purpose

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States • Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, employee engagement, and retention • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations compliance and short- and long-term strategy needs • Administers the administration of all human resources programs including: compensation, benefits, leave of absence, disciplinary matters… Show more • Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, employee engagement, and retention • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations compliance and short- and long-term strategy needs • Administers the administration of all human resources programs including: compensation, benefits, leave of absence, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition and rewards, occupational health and safety, and training and development • Oversees the entire employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding and implements improvements, where needed • Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management • Conducts research and analysis of organization trends, including review of reports and metrics from the human resources information system (HRIS) and/or talent management system • Reports to senior leadership the data analytics, metrics, and trends and how this impacts business objectives • Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies or methodologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior leadership Show less



Maggie's Farm Colorado

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Colorado, United States Administration and evaluation of HR programs including recruiting, benefits, training, employee relations, and payroll Conduct audit of all HR systems and processes and implement key changes to ensure best practices and compliance Create reporting and analytics to provide insight and recommendations to executive leadership Conduct surveys and utilize feedback to implement improvements in areas like benefits, training, and employee relations Provide insight and coaching to… Show more Administration and evaluation of HR programs including recruiting, benefits, training, employee relations, and payroll Conduct audit of all HR systems and processes and implement key changes to ensure best practices and compliance Create reporting and analytics to provide insight and recommendations to executive leadership Conduct surveys and utilize feedback to implement improvements in areas like benefits, training, and employee relations Provide insight and coaching to executive team on strategic personnel and operational planning Partner with key stakeholders across all departments to provide HR guidance and support to meet organizational goals Show less



Vision Care Specialists

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  Greater Denver Area Oversee full spectrum of HR functions and initiatives, benefits administration, training, performance management, and payroll Transitioned all department functions from external PEO into in-house high-functioning HR department Develop management training on goal setting, compliance, talent development, and employee retention and engagement Create line of sight for department based upon set company objectives and goals Plan, implement, and evaluate company-wide programs regarding… Show more Oversee full spectrum of HR functions and initiatives, benefits administration, training, performance management, and payroll Transitioned all department functions from external PEO into in-house high-functioning HR department Develop management training on goal setting, compliance, talent development, and employee retention and engagement Create line of sight for department based upon set company objectives and goals Plan, implement, and evaluate company-wide programs regarding employee relations and engagement Company contact for HR policies and procedures questions, concerns, and grievances Administrator for HRIS, benefits, performance management, and payroll software Collaborate with executive leadership regarding collected data for proactive solutions

• HR Generalist

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Greater Denver Area



TGS Global

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2016 - Sep 2017

  Denver, Colorado, United States Manage employee relations, training, performance management, and payroll functions System administrator for HRIS, payroll, benefits, 401(k), and workers compensation Collaborate with leadership regarding analytics for payroll, benefits, and labor allocation Conduct yearly audits and maintain compliance for EEOC, 401(k), benefits, and workers compensation Reduce company’s experience ratings for unemployment and workers compensation Source, train, and develop Human Resources… Show more Manage employee relations, training, performance management, and payroll functions System administrator for HRIS, payroll, benefits, 401(k), and workers compensation Collaborate with leadership regarding analytics for payroll, benefits, and labor allocation Conduct yearly audits and maintain compliance for EEOC, 401(k), benefits, and workers compensation Reduce company’s experience ratings for unemployment and workers compensation Source, train, and develop Human Resources team

• HR Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  700 17th Street Suite 2200 Denver, CO 80202 Troubleshoot and respond to associate questions as related to HR services, benefits, policies, and procedures, including pay checks, taxes, benefits, time off, and providing accurate and timely responses. Coordinate new hire orientation, HR events, and benefits open enrollment Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, and generate payroll process reports Prepare new employee files and process employment separations Administers health and welfare plans including ongoing enrollment… Show more Troubleshoot and respond to associate questions as related to HR services, benefits, policies, and procedures, including pay checks, taxes, benefits, time off, and providing accurate and timely responses. Coordinate new hire orientation, HR events, and benefits open enrollment Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, and generate payroll process reports Prepare new employee files and process employment separations Administers health and welfare plans including ongoing enrollment, changes, and terminations. Responds to Verification of Employment inquiries Processes Direct Deposit forms, W-4, Intranet Portal employment status Change Requests Maintain compliant, organized, and up-to-date Personnel Records and HRIS tools Verify I-9 documentation and maintains that they are current and compliant Ensure performance reviews are completed correctly and in timely manner by management across all divisions Manage, coordinate, and track FMLA, and other leave of absences



PrimeSource Staffing

• Employee Development Manager

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Denver, CO Source, interview, train and develop recruiting team Meet with current and potential clients regarding staffing needs and build out candidate profiles Assist with payroll and timekeeping for 1,800 weekly paid contractors Develop and update training materials and programs Ensure state and federal law compliance and annual reporting Analyze programs and processes to increase employee retention

• Bilingual Recruiter

  • May 2013 - Feb 2014

  Recruit and source from database and external resources Consistently meet monthly expectations of employee placements Collaborate with clients to source highest level of talent Work in high volume and challenging operations department



Immigration Legal Services

• Undergraduate Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Grand Rapids, Michigan Administrative support for team of five lawyers Legal translation of affidavits and documents Individual client consultation of eligibility for programs Prepare legal forms and ensure correct documentation Organize and coordinate community events and clinics Perform case research