Karen Walker, SHRM-CP, PHR

Vice President Human Resources at Wagner Logistics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Vice President Human Resources
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      United States

    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Human Resources Director
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

      Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

    • Human Resources Director
      • 2012 - Dec 2018

      Independence, MO Benefit and Compensation Administration- manage all aspects of employee benefits, and provide compensation analysis for budgeting and merit. Employee Relations- provide policy interpretations, investigations, and disciplinary plans. Talent/Performance Management- develop and implement a new performance management plan in conjunction with goals, bonus and merit options. HRMS- Project Manager in ADP Workforce Now HRB implmentation. Creating, updating policy and procedures manual.… Show more Benefit and Compensation Administration- manage all aspects of employee benefits, and provide compensation analysis for budgeting and merit. Employee Relations- provide policy interpretations, investigations, and disciplinary plans. Talent/Performance Management- develop and implement a new performance management plan in conjunction with goals, bonus and merit options. HRMS- Project Manager in ADP Workforce Now HRB implmentation. Creating, updating policy and procedures manual. Provide interpretations and employees service regarding policies and procedures Change Management- communicate and provide direction, consistency, processes and structure throughout the organization. Process Improvement- Continually analyze current processes and procedures to find gaps and implement changes to become more efficient. Show less

    • France
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources-Training
      • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

      Brentwood, TN Designed and deployed the OHL Foundations class for all US and international employees. Delivered 139 sessions to over 2,500 employees at nearly 30 US locations and 5 international locations. Developed and implanted on-boarding for North American Transportation business unit to equip new employees with skills and tools to be successful Created mentoring program for interns to gain entry level knowledge in multiple transportation departments and ensure tools and knowledge to succeed in… Show more Designed and deployed the OHL Foundations class for all US and international employees. Delivered 139 sessions to over 2,500 employees at nearly 30 US locations and 5 international locations. Developed and implanted on-boarding for North American Transportation business unit to equip new employees with skills and tools to be successful Created mentoring program for interns to gain entry level knowledge in multiple transportation departments and ensure tools and knowledge to succeed in organization. Designed supervisor & leadership training for front line supervisors, managers, directors and executives Created job aides and training manuals for all Mercury Gate customers, employees, implementation team and staff. Successfully managed and implemented Halogen Performance and Learning Management System (PLMS) company-wide. Instructional Design: Develops material to support current and new training programs and ensures material stays up to date with tools such as Oracle UPK Developer, Adobe Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Presentation, Cornerstone, and Halogen PLMS Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Human Resources Training Development Manager
      • Sep 2007 - Nov 2010

      Lee's Summit, Missouri Developed and implemented Village-wide training and development program. Including researching, measuring and presenting programs. (Articulate/Captivate/Camtasia/CamStudio) training material. Managed employee engagement survey; successfully implemented the organization’s first 100% electronic employee engagement survey with 66% response (up 25% from previous survey); designed a program to communicate and respond to key initiatives from survey Analyzed previous orientation program and… Show more Developed and implemented Village-wide training and development program. Including researching, measuring and presenting programs. (Articulate/Captivate/Camtasia/CamStudio) training material. Managed employee engagement survey; successfully implemented the organization’s first 100% electronic employee engagement survey with 66% response (up 25% from previous survey); designed a program to communicate and respond to key initiatives from survey Analyzed previous orientation program and designed an improved program to equip new employees with general knowledge of the Village, key executives, and key policies and procedures. Designed supervisor & leadership training for front line supervisors, managers, directors and executives Member of Wellness Initiative project to provide support and leadership to create associate initiatives for better health and look to improve organization healthcare costs. Program committee chair of Harmony @ Work Diversity- promote diversity education and coordinate events, speakers, and fundraisers for committee and associates. Manage access, curriculum, and class content for Learning Management System (LMS). Oversees HR Assistant, HR Consultant, and PRN staff and provide backup as needed. Provide leadership to team and promote employee development and performance management. Designed, implemented and supervised the “on-boarding” activities of employees. Provide leadership to managers, directors and HR associates to insure success of our onboarding initiatives. HR project manager in implementation of UltiPro Self-Service software

    • HR Service Rep.
      • Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

      Lee's Summit, Missouri Coordinated recruitment process for over 60 ongoing requisitions and maintained communication as employee relations representative Counseled, guided, and trained managers on talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, employee relation matters; gave managers direction employee corrective counseling. Managed all aspects of talent management including; background, KCPL check, physicals, paperwork, and drug testing for all requisitions and offers Analyzes trends at each community to… Show more Coordinated recruitment process for over 60 ongoing requisitions and maintained communication as employee relations representative Counseled, guided, and trained managers on talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, employee relation matters; gave managers direction employee corrective counseling. Managed all aspects of talent management including; background, KCPL check, physicals, paperwork, and drug testing for all requisitions and offers Analyzes trends at each community to include turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, and on-boarding HRIS software- Ultipro, eRecruitment, Cognos, Upstairs solutions

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resource Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Apr 2007

      Overland Park, KS Managed 50 + employees Process employee payroll and manage employee information, created and distributing reports using Ceridian, and Millennium. HRIS software experience- Ceridian, PC Recruiter, PeopleClick and Millennium Managed employee relations including orientation of new employees, performance appraisals, benefits, compensation, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution, Create, perform and monitored new employee orientations, performance appraisals and disciplinary… Show more Managed 50 + employees Process employee payroll and manage employee information, created and distributing reports using Ceridian, and Millennium. HRIS software experience- Ceridian, PC Recruiter, PeopleClick and Millennium Managed employee relations including orientation of new employees, performance appraisals, benefits, compensation, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution, Create, perform and monitored new employee orientations, performance appraisals and disciplinary processes Payroll consisted of employees travel expenses, time and Per Diem expenses. Also maintained payroll for clients on their individual software provider. Planned and implemented recruitment and retention efforts Revised policies and procedures manual and employee handbooks to comply with current trends in employment law and business needs. Counseled, coached, and trained managers on employee relation matters; managed employee corrective counseling through resolution. Developed and implemented new bonus, compensation and PTO plans Training and Development- created training program for recruiters and sales staff only. Conducted the training for those. Show less

Education

  • University of Central Missouri
    Masters, Educational Technology
    2007 - 2009
  • Missouri Southern State University
    Bachelor, Human Resource Management
    2003 - 2007

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