Cathy Feste Email & Phone Number

Colman, South Dakota, United States

Pipestone, Mn

Provide HR support to all County departments, assist County Administrator, Board of Commissioners, department heads, and employees regarding personnel functions and policy.Administer and monitor recruitment program, conduct interviews and background checks, perform new employee orientation.Draft and recommend policy updates and new policies for Board consideration to ensure compliance with state statutes.Review and update position descriptions. Participate in salary and benefits market studies to ensure market competitiveness and compliance with pay equity.Benefits administrator the County. Conduct open enrollment, process all paperwork, answer employee questions on benefits. Prepare various reports as necessary or mandated.Coordinator of Pipestone County's wellness program.Advise department heads on disciplinary problems and grievances. Investigate personnel complaints.Participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, mediation, and grievances.Interpret rules, policies, procedures, and applicable laws for County personnel.Coordinate countywide training as needed or required.Process paperwork for payroll changes and review timesheets for accuracy.Present personnel information to Board of Commissioners and take minutes at board meetings for County Administrator review.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Provide support for Benefits and Compensation Manager.Enter timesheets. Process new employee benefits paperwork and mid-year changes.Perform new employee orientation, including benefits orientation.Maintain FMLA and worker's compensation files. Ensure compliance with regulations.Calculate Short Term Disability payments for employees on leaves of absence.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Shadowed HR Generalist during job interviews.Scheduled interviews.Conducted reference checks for potential candidates.

Bachelor Of Science, Human Resource Management

High School Diploma, General