Experience

Michaels Energy- an Inc. 5000 Company

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States Employee Recruitment • Leads recruiting efforts for assigned positions • Screens resumes for qualifications • Completes phone interviews • Makes recommendations to the hiring manager • Schedules interviews • Assists with interview logistics on all positions • Plans logistics for career fairs • Represent the company at career fairs • Completes HR onboarding tasks and travel coordination • Assists with employee orientation Compensation and Benefits •… Show more Employee Recruitment • Leads recruiting efforts for assigned positions • Screens resumes for qualifications • Completes phone interviews • Makes recommendations to the hiring manager • Schedules interviews • Assists with interview logistics on all positions • Plans logistics for career fairs • Represent the company at career fairs • Completes HR onboarding tasks and travel coordination • Assists with employee orientation Compensation and Benefits • Processes benefit paperwork for 401k, medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death, short and long-term disability insurance, workers' compensation • Lead annual open enrollment process • Implements ChooseWell program Employee Relations • Coordinates for new hire evaluations and annual evaluations • Assists with writing and revising companies policies and procedures • Assists search, selection, and relocation of office space for branch locations • Coordinates employee events at all offices • Maintain Innerweb as a communication tool for employees • Provide HR content to monthly Lowdown • Track employee milestone anniversaries and coordinate celebrations Employee Training • Schedule, plan, and execute internal training activities including core training, webinars, and management training • Maintain training records • Coordinate monthly Energy Current HR Administration • Reports required information to regulatory agencies: OSHA 300, 300A reporting for contract compliance, New-hire reporting to state agencies, etc. • Maintain paper and electronic employee files • Assists with bi-weekly payroll according to accurate time records and makes necessary adjustments when needed • Maintain job descriptions • Completes HR offboarding tasks • Order employee business cards • Perform employee background checks/maintain records • Processes HR-related invoices • Assists with general office tasks as needed

• Project Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States Project Coordination: • Set up projects in databases, network, and accounting system • Proofread technical reports for spelling errors, formatting, grammar as well as content • Enter project data into databases and create reports • Create and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets • Book travel arrangements, including rental cars, hotels, and flights • Collect and organize project expenses • Assist with small proposal preparation • Supports inbound call center • Archive… Show more Project Coordination: • Set up projects in databases, network, and accounting system • Proofread technical reports for spelling errors, formatting, grammar as well as content • Enter project data into databases and create reports • Create and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets • Book travel arrangements, including rental cars, hotels, and flights • Collect and organize project expenses • Assist with small proposal preparation • Supports inbound call center • Archive project files • Assist with Sales and Marketing projects as assigned Accounting Support: • Review and reconcile vendor invoices • Enter and maintain expenses in accounting software Corporate and Office Support: • Order and track supplies for all offices • Maintain office equipment • Update company contacts • Manage and communicate with building-related vendors • Assist with Human Resource, Marketing, and Accounting projects as assigned



Gundersen Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

  La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States • Worked with management and hiring leaders to source and recruit high level talent for high volume, professional, technical, and leadership positions • Understood the local job market for open positions, anticipated workforce needs, talent development engagement, and creative strategies for long-term workforce planning • Developed creative and comprehensive sourcing plans to create an ongoing candidate pool • Conducted screening interviews for all candidates, forwarded top candidates… Show more • Worked with management and hiring leaders to source and recruit high level talent for high volume, professional, technical, and leadership positions • Understood the local job market for open positions, anticipated workforce needs, talent development engagement, and creative strategies for long-term workforce planning • Developed creative and comprehensive sourcing plans to create an ongoing candidate pool • Conducted screening interviews for all candidates, forwarded top candidates to next level leaders, and made hiring recommendations to leaders • Promoted on-going diversity opportunities through recruitment and marketing events reflecting the positive image of the organization • Negotiated employment offers with candidates (including salary, benefits and other incentives consistent with total compensation philosophy) • Counseled employees and applicants regarding open or potential employment opportunities, organizational mission/values, hiring questions and concerns, and the overall selection process of the organization Show less



Torrance Casting, Inc.

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  La Crosse Recruitment/Hiring: • Coordinated and managed all aspects of recruitment/selection process (including internal union job bidding process) • Organized and conducted new hire orientations, ensuring completion of all on-boarding activities and appropriate new hire paperwork • Participated in new and engaging recruitment methods including job fairs, social and digital media recruiting, local outreach, etc. Benefits/Payroll: • Assisted with new hire benefit enrollment and annual… Show more Recruitment/Hiring: • Coordinated and managed all aspects of recruitment/selection process (including internal union job bidding process) • Organized and conducted new hire orientations, ensuring completion of all on-boarding activities and appropriate new hire paperwork • Participated in new and engaging recruitment methods including job fairs, social and digital media recruiting, local outreach, etc. Benefits/Payroll: • Assisted with new hire benefit enrollment and annual open enrollment benefit renewal • Provided information to employees on benefit plans and address related concerns • Completed, verified, and processed all benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations • Coordinated attendance program and monitored hours worked; issued appropriate attendance warning levels as necessary • Managed all unemployment, medical support notices (including FMLA), and short-term disability claims Record Management: • Maintained all human resource information system records (both manual and electronic) • Performed file audits to ensure that required employee documentation is collected and maintained • Monitored the organization's performance management program • Maintained and updated Human Resource documents such as employee handbooks, directories, performance evaluations, training acknowledgements and assessments, etc. • Completed termination paperwork and hold exit interviews with departing employees Other duties: • Served as member of safety committee and employee activity committee • Served on outside committees to build community and industry relationships • Partnered with the HR Manager on union negotiations, training, performance management and other projects to better serve the organization • Served as backup to HR Manager on necessary functions (conflict resolution, policy & procedure development, coaching, labor relations, etc.) Show less



Gundersen Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Representative

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  La Crosse, Wisconsin • Processed on-boarding/new hire paperwork and personnel changes such as status changes, requisitions, title changes, and terminations to meet deadlines for payroll processing • Reviewed information, documents, and processes for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance • Maintained accurate employee data in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) • Reviewed and administered Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, medical certifications, and tracked employees' worked hours and… Show more • Processed on-boarding/new hire paperwork and personnel changes such as status changes, requisitions, title changes, and terminations to meet deadlines for payroll processing • Reviewed information, documents, and processes for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance • Maintained accurate employee data in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) • Reviewed and administered Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, medical certifications, and tracked employees' worked hours and eligibility; researched FMLA law and reviewed reports to bring issues of non-compliance to appropriate personnel • Reviewed and administered Tuition Investment Program (TIP) eligibility, requirements, and requested payments of funds from past employees when appropriate • Closely assisted customers (managers, employees, or other external entities) by phone, email, or in person to resolve any FMLA or other general HR related-issues (including scheduling appointments, coordinating services, addressing policies and practices, or addressing other needs) • Responded to legal employment-related inquiries such as unemployment or verification requests • Provided data entry, maintenance, tracking, and auditing work as needed to the Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS departments • Assisted Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS departments with various projects including: large mailings, year end benefit enrollment, quarterly orientations, internal report distribution, and preparation of retirement separation notices Show less



ABR Employment Services

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  La Crosse, Wisconsin Area • Recruited, sourced, interviewed, and selected candidates • Matched job seekers to customers’ staffing needs • Initiated, developed, and maintained recruiting relationships within the community • Utilized various social media forums including LinkedIn and Facebook to make connections, create posts, and recruit job seekers • Worked with clients to review job descriptions, understand duties of positions, and gain feedback on job seekers being submitted • Represented ABR at… Show more • Recruited, sourced, interviewed, and selected candidates • Matched job seekers to customers’ staffing needs • Initiated, developed, and maintained recruiting relationships within the community • Utilized various social media forums including LinkedIn and Facebook to make connections, create posts, and recruit job seekers • Worked with clients to review job descriptions, understand duties of positions, and gain feedback on job seekers being submitted • Represented ABR at association meetings, networking groups, business shows, and job fairs • Attended local and company-wide meetings to provide status reports on current job order activities and future projections Show less