Kimberly Newell, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  United States Navy

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Damage Controlman
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  American Poolplayers Association of Connecticut

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Office Manager Executive Assistant

  • Participated in the selection process of new employees.• Scheduled employee hours, vacations, and personal days.• Responsible for daily balancing of money received.• Provided administrative support to the owner/operator.• Oversaw the distribution of prize money at tournaments

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  Granby Memorial High School

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Executive Assistant

  • Maintained and updated personnel files.• Managed training records and provided training information for personnel.• Updated and revised supervisor, employee, and student manuals.• Created and published a monthly newsletter.• Supervised volunteers.• Provided administrative and technical support to the Principal and Assistant Principal.• Assisted with research and analysis for reports and presentations.• Developed executive-level presentation material via Power Point and Excel.• Responsible for light Bookkeeping.• Organized calendar of events.• Coordinated meetings and awards ceremonies. Show less

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  Stark Truss Company, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Office Manager

  • Coordinate and directly oversee work of team members directly reporting to me• Supervised the daily operations of the administrative office which includes reporting Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, sales, and payroll.• Developed and maintained reporting systems and procedures that are in compliance with regulations and acceptable HR, Payroll and accounting practices.• Developed sources of recruitment• Coordinated the selection, screening, processing and orientation of new employees• Responsible for administering benefit plans and procedure along with annual management of open enrollment period.• Provided guidance to staff relating to employment, performance management, organizational development, compensation, employee welfare plans, health & safety, and plant security.• Coordinated and tracked legal efforts related to collections. Show less

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  Western Kentucky University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Departmental Human Resource Liaison/Administrative Assistant

  • Responsible for enhancing communication and technical guidance concerning various HR matters including hiring, personnel actions, policy compliance, leave administration, onboarding, performance evaluations, benefits enrollment, and exit procedures.• Devised and executed strategic student recruitment plans aligning with the KPI’s of Office of Research and Creative Activity • Serve as the liaison between the Office of Research and University units/departments, community leaders, and various external constituencies.• Enhanced communication strategies, including website content, other e-communication, media strategy, and other materials.• Coordinated administrative and logistical details associated with the day-to-day operations of the department.• Managed FUSE Grant Program. This includes soliciting and collating reviews of applications and the management of the program budget for approximately 150 grants. Show less

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  Huntsville Utilities

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Provide full life cycle recruiting of professional positions, engineers, skilled tradespeople, laborers, etc.• Promote employment brand that drives traffic to open roles by establishing and promoting positive relationships• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport• Developed and manage an effective college relations program, identifying the most effective universities and college in construction management, power engineering, and skilled labor programs.• Provide advice and counsel to management and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies and procedures.• Deliver on-going training to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and employment law• Promote a positive and supportive work environment and company culture by developing and evolving programs and initiatives to support the company’s mission• Conduct exit interviews; develop retention strategies and monitor attrition • Provide data & insights to facilitate holistic business decisions – to guide business leaders decisions & actions Show less • Provide guidance and assistance to ensure understanding by employees and management of regulations, organization policies, procedures and programs.• Deliver ongoing support to ensure that performance management systems are being used effectively• Facilitate training with administration and staff during implementation of new human resource information system.• Review, analyze, and process employee personnel transactions; ensuring compliance with applicable policies concerning appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations and other actions.• Serves as United Way Campaign Coordinator, which includes booking speakers and ensuring all campaign pledges are accurately recorded.• Assists in revising Human Resource policies and procedures.• Manages employee recognition programs, which includes organizing events for over 700 individuals.• Primary payroll contact, working with other departments and business units to discuss potential issues, impacts and solutions as they relate to payroll processing. Show less

  • Human Resource Recruiter Generalist

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Human Resource Specialist

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019