Kimberly Olsen

Experience

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  Jackson General Hospital

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2011

  Human Resources Generalist

  Coordinate with department managers to review applications, evaluate qualifications and skills of applicants, initialize contact and schedule interviews, send out job offer letters, and follow up with applicant to complete necessary new hire paperworkCoordinate monthly orientation for new employeesDetermine eligibility for employee benefits, enroll new employees in benefit plans, coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure that information is accurate and current, and communicate updates in benefit plans to employeesCoordinate flow of information for Family Medical Leave, Short-term and Long-term disability, and workers compensation claimsProcess reports as requested including, but not limited to, wages, personnel and payroll data, required licensures, and annual performance reviewsParticipate in union negotiations including, but not limited to, processing wage and benefit reports, creating proposals for changes in current collective bargaining agreements, and implementing changes once contract has been negotiatedDirect activities performed by the Auxiliary staff; including recruitment and orientation for new Auxiliary members, coordinating and communicating scheduled fundraisers, evaluating auxiliary members and establishing plans for improvement Show less

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  Kanawha County Schools

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2020

  Human Resources Specialist

  Control staffing of service personnel for 70 schools, maintenance department, and transportation departmentCoordinate with principals and other administrators to ensure that positions are filled accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with WV School LawMonitor and maintain adequate substitute labor poolControl the hiring process for new applicants; including screening and selection of applicants, establishing beginning salary based on experience and education, conducting new employee orientation, etc.Responsible for the advertisement of all vacant positions in accordance with state and federal guidelinesCoordinate training and testing for current employees and new applicants in accordance with the WV Department of Education guidelinesProvide policy interpretation and guidance to principals and other administratorsResponsible for evaluating substitute personnel, making recommendations for improvement plans and/or disciplinary action, and making recommendations for termination. Show less

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  WV Department of Education/Schools of Diversion and Transition

  Oct 2020 - now

  Human Resources Manager for the WV Department of Education/Schools of Diversion and Transition