Lori Kendall, PHR

Experience

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  Dadco Diversified, Inc.

  Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

  • Performed daily management of 401(k), health, dental, and other company benefits. Counseled employees with benefit questions and concerns.• Recruited, interviewed, and oriented employees. Scheduled, organized, and oriented temporary employees. • Planned, directed, and coordinated all activities involving the safety and risk management process.• Authored, developed, and implemented OSHA-mandated safety training programs for two facilities.• Conducted monthly OSHA training sessions for all upper-level supervisors and managers.

  • Human Resource Supervisor

    Jan 2000 - Jul 2000

  • Corporate Safety Coordinator

    Jul 1999 - Jan 2000
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  Adecco Engineering & Technical Services

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Technical Recruiter III

  • Recruited qualified technical candidates via media, networking, screening, and interviewing.• Performed reference checks; Arranged for background checks and drug screens.• Answered associate questions regarding benefits, work issues, payroll, and travel.• Maintained thorough and accurate documentation of all client and employee interactions.• Ensured accurate payroll each week.

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  Chippewa Valley Technical College

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2012

  HR Specialist

  • Managed all aspects of the Wisconsin Technical College System Certification process.• Ensured hiring standards were met.• Reviewed credentials for initial salary placement and advancement.• Assessed faculty qualifications in response to department transfer requests.• Represented the College in all certification issues, including communications with state program consultants, Deans, team leaders, and staff members.• Coordinated part-time faculty sourcing/recruitment activities, including advertising and processing of applicants.• Communicated with potential applicants regarding job duties, the application process, interview procedures, and status of anticipated openings.• Worked closely with Deans to identify potential sources of new adjunct faculty members.• Managed face-to-face and online orientation programs.• Assisted in payroll administration.• Coordinated tuition reimbursement programs.• Facilitated employee conflict resolution meetings; Recommended solutions.• Actively participated on multiple College committees. Show less

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  Moraine Park Technical College

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2018

  Assistant to the Vice President - Human Resources

  • Review and approve job qualifications to ensure hiring standards are accurately posted. • Facilitate transition to a new faculty credentialing process that establishes minimum hiring and professional growth standards for full and part-time faculty positions. • Provide training to Deans and Associate Deans on the faculty credentialing and adjunct faculty hiring processes; Provide training and information to new employees on the faculty credentialing process. • Plan, schedule, and facilitate faculty credentialing project team; Active participant on organizational development cross-functional team.• Provide technical assistance and administrative support to the Vice President – Human Resources. • Coordinate the budget development process for the Human Resources Unit. Compile information and prepare reports to monitor the status of the budget. Enter and track purchase requisitions; process invoices for payment. • Coordinate tuition reimbursement process. • Develop documents for monitoring processes, procedures and projects within the Human Resources Unit; Prepare communications, presentations and confidential materials. Scan and index documents. • Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Human Resources Unit to include accessing staff calendars, reserving rooms and vehicles, preparing agendas, and recording meeting minutes. Show less

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  Diverse Options, Inc.

  Feb 2018 - now

  • Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

    May 2023 - now

  • Vice President of Human Resources/Organizational Development

    Jan 2021 - May 2023

  • Human Resources & Organizational Development Coordinator

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2020