Brijin Kastberg

Human Resources Specialist at Skilled Trades Partners Inc
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Brookfield, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Specialist
      • Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

      24 New Boston Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 • First point of contact support for all employee benefits and bonus program inquiries • Administered onboarding: e-verified employment, digitally signed I-9’s, entered direct deposit and accruals, handled personnel records • Performed full cycle recruiting: wrote job descriptions, posted ads, sourced candidates, reviewed resumes, interviewed, onboarded, coordinated with contractors and confirmed job placement • Conducted data management: compiled reports for DEI and employee hours… Show more • First point of contact support for all employee benefits and bonus program inquiries • Administered onboarding: e-verified employment, digitally signed I-9’s, entered direct deposit and accruals, handled personnel records • Performed full cycle recruiting: wrote job descriptions, posted ads, sourced candidates, reviewed resumes, interviewed, onboarded, coordinated with contractors and confirmed job placement • Conducted data management: compiled reports for DEI and employee hours • Assisted weekly payroll for 75 to 100 employees • Executed Certified Payroll; created and instructed Certified Payroll training session • Managed MyHaley and Breezy Applicant Tracking Systems- updated ads weekly • Maintained compliance for states of CT, MA, ME, NH and VT: worker’s compensation, unemployment, court ordered child support/health insurance, drug screening, federal and state tax liens • Administrated benefits: enrolled and managed health insurance for employees • Spearheaded retention: managed birthday/anniversary texts, cards, gifts, and swag; mailed welcome letter packets • Organized company charity events through Habitat for Humanity, local donations and scholarships • Operated platforms: E-Verify, TempWorks, Beyond, WebCenter, Enterprise, MyHaley, Breezy, Calendly, Zipwhip and Mailchimp Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Marketing and Employer Relations Coordinator, Career and Professional Development Center
      • Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

      Dudley, MA • Provided professional first point of contact for department • Implemented full-cycle recruitment: hired, trained and supervised up to four student employees per semester including employee performance evaluations and termination • Generated exceptional collaborative relationships between upper management (President and Board of Advisor’s), staff, faculty and employers with students in summer mentoring program and net- working events • Maintained Handshake employment database… Show more • Provided professional first point of contact for department • Implemented full-cycle recruitment: hired, trained and supervised up to four student employees per semester including employee performance evaluations and termination • Generated exceptional collaborative relationships between upper management (President and Board of Advisor’s), staff, faculty and employers with students in summer mentoring program and net- working events • Maintained Handshake employment database • Aided execution of on-campus/virtual interviewing • Webmaster for CPDC website; crafted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement for department • Oversaw all digital marketing on social media • Managed Bison Boutique gender-neutral professional clothing lending program • Assisted with logistics and facilitation of events including career fairs and etiquette dinners • Supported the annual graduate survey alumni outreach • Reviewed resumes for students and alumni • Utilized Handshake, uConnect, Canva, Buffer, Axis TV Visix, Office 365, MS Office Suite, Paycom, Zoom, Teams, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn

    • Administrative Assistant, Office for International Engagement
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

      Dudley, Massachusetts, United States • Served as professional first point of contact for department: student walk-in inquiry, scheduled appointments, answered phone and email • Assessed student program evaluations in Colleague UI for meeting preparation • Conducted three Study Abroad Info Sessions per semester • Scheduled and assisted with study abroad initial one-on-one and follow up appointments, mandatory cohort meetings, and faculty-led trip pre-departure orientation meetings • Tracked data for study abroad… Show more • Served as professional first point of contact for department: student walk-in inquiry, scheduled appointments, answered phone and email • Assessed student program evaluations in Colleague UI for meeting preparation • Conducted three Study Abroad Info Sessions per semester • Scheduled and assisted with study abroad initial one-on-one and follow up appointments, mandatory cohort meetings, and faculty-led trip pre-departure orientation meetings • Tracked data for study abroad students from sign up to abroad to returned cohorts • Designed and managed digital and printed promotional materials for faculty-led trips, international internship programs, and returned cohort poster exhibits • Aided international student check-in ensuring I-94’s complied with federal regulation • Provided walk-in service for international students • Proofread and edited documents and updated forms to streamline processing according to best practices • Managed department budget • Operated Axis TV Visix, Colleague UI, MS Office Suite including Word, Power Point, and Excel

    • Administrative Assistant, Fischer Institute
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

      Dudley, Massachusetts, United States • Executed over 25 events per semester: constructed contracts, verified insurance, booked travel arrangements and generated itineraries for international and national speakers/performers; organized catering, internal and external publicity and sound checks; operated soundboard and lights; tracked student attendance; processed evaluation data • Developed strong working relationships with faculty and staff • Prioritized time-sensitive tasks • Designed digital and printed promotional… Show more • Executed over 25 events per semester: constructed contracts, verified insurance, booked travel arrangements and generated itineraries for international and national speakers/performers; organized catering, internal and external publicity and sound checks; operated soundboard and lights; tracked student attendance; processed evaluation data • Developed strong working relationships with faculty and staff • Prioritized time-sensitive tasks • Designed digital and printed promotional materials • Utilized DocFinity: entered new vendor requests, payments and reimbursements • Trained and supervised student interns • Maintained department budget • Obtained Crowd Manager Certification for the state of MA • Ordered office supplies • Administered 25Live, MRM, Event Publisher, MS Office including: Power Point, Word, Excel, and Publisher, Office 365, Twitter

    • United Kingdom
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • Advertising Executive
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

      Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States • Performed inside and outside sales for the Southbridge News, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager, and The Winchendon Courier newspapers • Managed classified section in eleven newspapers • Provided outstanding customer service to local clients by identifying their advertising requirements and creating advertising campaigns for their businesses within budget • Correlated and proofread ad copy for customers approval or modification • Adhered to several strict weekly newspaper… Show more • Performed inside and outside sales for the Southbridge News, Sturbridge Villager, Charlton Villager, and The Winchendon Courier newspapers • Managed classified section in eleven newspapers • Provided outstanding customer service to local clients by identifying their advertising requirements and creating advertising campaigns for their businesses within budget • Correlated and proofread ad copy for customers approval or modification • Adhered to several strict weekly newspaper publishing deadlines • Collaborated with advertising agencies to ensure campaigns were fulfilled • Presented creative work in the form of speculative ads to prospecting advertisers • Created advertising specials to generate and increase sales • Enforced unpaid account requisition • Utilized Constant Contact, Ad.Perks, QuarkXPress, Word, and Excel Show less

Education

  • Nichols College
    Graduate Certificate, Strategic HR Management
    2021 - 2022
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Natural Resource Studies
    1990 - 1994

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