karissa wiklund

human resources generalist

Country

united states

City

duluth

Industry

human resources

Skill

human resources, customer service, time management, leadership, public speaking, social networking, microsoft office, powerpoint, microsoft word, interviews, social media, microsoft excel, data entry, teamwork, retail, management, payroll, facebook, leadership development, sales, event management, interviewing

Experience

human resources specialist

duluth edison charter schools

2017-7 - 2018-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

* Conduct new hire and change-in-status benefits enrollment and benefits termination. * Maintain tracking system of employee leaves and coordinate with necessary parties. * Assist in coordinating annual open enrollment process and employee educational initiatives. * Coordinate job postings to ensure positions are promptly and effectively marketed. * Partner with hiring managers in all steps of the recruiting and hiring processes. * Meet with new employees to complete paperwork and orientation. * Answer general employee questions and assist in troubleshooting concerns related to employment. * Perform and lead special projects. * Lead development and submission of the STAR report to the Minnesota Department of Education.

human resources coordinator

maurices

2016-4 - 2017-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Recruit and hire for temp, intern, and non-exempt level positions * Partner with Home Office management to develop strategy for obtaining qualified applicants * Research and post positions based on needs * Conduct informational interviews on a regular basis ensuring robust staff in the drawer * Represent maurices at local career fairs and networking events * Process and serve as primary owner for all unemployment claims * Partner with managers on updating and maintaining job descriptions * Dimes from the Heart program Administrator * Provide support to HR leadership when conducting investigations, handling sensitive associate issues, resolving issues, and providing support when needed to Home Office managers and associates.

admissions assistant

university of minnesota duluth

2012-9 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Communicate professionally with faculty throughout UMD * Answer phone calls and inquiries * Schedule faculty and Admissions Counselor appointments for prospective students * Assist seven counselors with various projects * PeopleSoft and Sales Force data entry

assistant manager

the portland malt shoppe

2007-6 - 2012-10 · 5 yrs 5 mos

* Interview prospective employees * Create work schedules for up to fifteen employees * Complete time cards for payroll * Train and supervise up to fifteen employees * Ensure gross profit has been accounted for

human resource intern

national bank of commerce

2012-4 - 2012-8 · 5 mos

* Manage up to 110 confidential employee files * Develop new job descriptions * Assist with recruiting at job fairs * Assist in new hire orientation

college program cast member

walt disney world

2011-9 - 2012-1 · 5 mos

* Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times * Create 'magical moments' for guests * Perform efficient transactions, cash handling * Work special events as assigned

human resources administrative support

maurices

2013-12 - 2016-4 · 2 yrs 5 mos

* Respond to and follow up on weekly I-9 compliance * Process all unemployment claims for Home Office and 900+ stores * Manage the ordering of State and Federal Labor Law Posters for all stores * Provide support with staffing and recruiting * Update, create, and distribute job descriptions to all Home Office associates * Coordinate the development of new recruiting collateral * Support Front Desk/Reception as needed * Execute special projects at the request of HR leadership