Abby Polzine
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SWWC Service Cooperative
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2023
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Human Resources Supervisor
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2019
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Recruitment Specialist
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Responsible for performing all aspects of recruiting success for the SWWC and consortium partners. This will be achieved through the development of strategic recruitment plans, employing traditional recruitment strategies and resources as well as developing new and innovative recruiting strategies. • Coordinates advertising and soliciting resumes from qualified candidates; • Identifies difficult job vacancies and implements the best recruitment approaches for… Show more Responsible for performing all aspects of recruiting success for the SWWC and consortium partners. This will be achieved through the development of strategic recruitment plans, employing traditional recruitment strategies and resources as well as developing new and innovative recruiting strategies. • Coordinates advertising and soliciting resumes from qualified candidates; • Identifies difficult job vacancies and implements the best recruitment approaches for them; • Maintains up to date documentation of the recruitment process; • Monitors trends on the job market; • Designs and implements marketing campaigns; • Screens resumes and applications for suitability; • Interviews and assesses prospective applicants to match them with vacancies; • Coordinates and attends career fairs; • Collaborates and coordinates recruiting efforts with Universities; • Makes hiring recommendations; • Increases SWWC and consortium partners profiles to reach a broader and wider market of candidates; • Finds new and innovative ways to make the SWWC and Consortium partners an appealing and desirable place of employment; • Assists the hiring managers to ensure adherence to the regulatory hiring and staff management practices; • Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance; • Performs other duties as assigned.
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J&B Group
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Pipestone, MN
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Human Resources Generalist
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
• Administer the recruitment process by sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, pre-employment assessments, reference checking, and extending offers for all positions. • Conduct new hire orientation and other facility training. • Maintain professional relationships with employment agencies and temporary agencies. • Provide guidance and support in administering human resource policies & procedures. • Support and advise management on HR issues relating to policy, procedures… Show more • Administer the recruitment process by sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, pre-employment assessments, reference checking, and extending offers for all positions. • Conduct new hire orientation and other facility training. • Maintain professional relationships with employment agencies and temporary agencies. • Provide guidance and support in administering human resource policies & procedures. • Support and advise management on HR issues relating to policy, procedures, and performance issues with associates. • Manage associate relation issues and handle confidential Human Resource matters. • Administer safety programs, worker’s compensation claims, unemployment claims, recognition programs,wellness programs, random drug testing, and company events. • Update job descriptions regularly, administer the performance appraisal process and support supervisors with performance management issues. • Process benefit enrollments and terminations. • Work on a variety of special projects relative to human resources as assigned. • Took on extra responsibilities permanently when Receptionist/Payroll Specialist parted ways with the company. Show less • Administer the recruitment process by sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, pre-employment assessments, reference checking, and extending offers for all positions. • Conduct new hire orientation and other facility training. • Maintain professional relationships with employment agencies and temporary agencies. • Provide guidance and support in administering human resource policies & procedures. • Support and advise management on HR issues relating to policy, procedures… Show more • Administer the recruitment process by sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, pre-employment assessments, reference checking, and extending offers for all positions. • Conduct new hire orientation and other facility training. • Maintain professional relationships with employment agencies and temporary agencies. • Provide guidance and support in administering human resource policies & procedures. • Support and advise management on HR issues relating to policy, procedures, and performance issues with associates. • Manage associate relation issues and handle confidential Human Resource matters. • Administer safety programs, worker’s compensation claims, unemployment claims, recognition programs,wellness programs, random drug testing, and company events. • Update job descriptions regularly, administer the performance appraisal process and support supervisors with performance management issues. • Process benefit enrollments and terminations. • Work on a variety of special projects relative to human resources as assigned. • Took on extra responsibilities permanently when Receptionist/Payroll Specialist parted ways with the company. Show less
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EMA, Inc
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Roseville, MN
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Human Resources Representative
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
New hire orientation • Schedule orientation events • Deliver HR focused overviews • Process New Hire paperwork Benefits Administration • Review, update, process monthly benefit invoices • Update employee records with benefit elections, changes • Become SME and advise employees on benefit related issues Processes & Policy Administration • Develop methods to communicate HR policies • Maintain processes to track people-related activities • Coordinate/… Show more New hire orientation • Schedule orientation events • Deliver HR focused overviews • Process New Hire paperwork Benefits Administration • Review, update, process monthly benefit invoices • Update employee records with benefit elections, changes • Become SME and advise employees on benefit related issues Processes & Policy Administration • Develop methods to communicate HR policies • Maintain processes to track people-related activities • Coordinate/ maintain annual AA plan and EEO compliance Reporting & Record-Keeping • Organize, update and maintain employee records, files • Produce various employee reports, and HR related data for proposals Event Coordination • Coordinate various office events throughout the year • Service awards and associate recognition Recruitment • Assist with recruiting duties as needed within the department Show less New hire orientation • Schedule orientation events • Deliver HR focused overviews • Process New Hire paperwork Benefits Administration • Review, update, process monthly benefit invoices • Update employee records with benefit elections, changes • Become SME and advise employees on benefit related issues Processes & Policy Administration • Develop methods to communicate HR policies • Maintain processes to track people-related activities • Coordinate/… Show more New hire orientation • Schedule orientation events • Deliver HR focused overviews • Process New Hire paperwork Benefits Administration • Review, update, process monthly benefit invoices • Update employee records with benefit elections, changes • Become SME and advise employees on benefit related issues Processes & Policy Administration • Develop methods to communicate HR policies • Maintain processes to track people-related activities • Coordinate/ maintain annual AA plan and EEO compliance Reporting & Record-Keeping • Organize, update and maintain employee records, files • Produce various employee reports, and HR related data for proposals Event Coordination • Coordinate various office events throughout the year • Service awards and associate recognition Recruitment • Assist with recruiting duties as needed within the department Show less
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Dungarvin
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Mendota Heights, MN
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Human Resources Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Began as a recruiting assistant and was promoted into a training specialist. Initially, worked with recruiting and on-boarding new hires; performed background checks, driver’s license checks, phone screenings, applicant tracking, etc. As a training specialist, performed all initial and annual trainings for all employees, including upper management. Updated all curriculum, policies and procedures, and training records as needed. Assisted and tracked all classes while an additional 300+ employees… Show more Began as a recruiting assistant and was promoted into a training specialist. Initially, worked with recruiting and on-boarding new hires; performed background checks, driver’s license checks, phone screenings, applicant tracking, etc. As a training specialist, performed all initial and annual trainings for all employees, including upper management. Updated all curriculum, policies and procedures, and training records as needed. Assisted and tracked all classes while an additional 300+ employees were acquired. Monitored and adjusted payroll of new hires during their orientation week along with submitting data entry; supported other HR departments as needed. Show less Began as a recruiting assistant and was promoted into a training specialist. Initially, worked with recruiting and on-boarding new hires; performed background checks, driver’s license checks, phone screenings, applicant tracking, etc. As a training specialist, performed all initial and annual trainings for all employees, including upper management. Updated all curriculum, policies and procedures, and training records as needed. Assisted and tracked all classes while an additional 300+ employees… Show more Began as a recruiting assistant and was promoted into a training specialist. Initially, worked with recruiting and on-boarding new hires; performed background checks, driver’s license checks, phone screenings, applicant tracking, etc. As a training specialist, performed all initial and annual trainings for all employees, including upper management. Updated all curriculum, policies and procedures, and training records as needed. Assisted and tracked all classes while an additional 300+ employees were acquired. Monitored and adjusted payroll of new hires during their orientation week along with submitting data entry; supported other HR departments as needed. Show less
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Education
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General -
South Dakota State University