Kate Karre, Mba, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

My position at Wellbe was eliminated due to company performance. I'm currently using my time to find a new full-time Human Resources/People role - HR Manager, HR Director, HR Business Partner, People Operations.

Madison, Wi, Us

Wellbe SaaS facilitates remarkable outcomes between patients and providers through its care automation platform. By guiding patients through every step of their acute care journey, whether orthopedics, bariatrics, cardiology, or any other, Wellbe improves preparation for the patient which results in less administrative work for clinical staff and better outcomes for all.• Managed a coaching program for all employees - matched coaches and coachees, facilitated coach training, and provided tools and resources for employees and coaches• Developed and advised branded content for employee experience, engagement, and recruiting• Managed the full cycle recruitment process from developing the job description to onboarding new employees• Oversaw open enrollment and company benefits selection and implementation• Facilitated and directed the Crew Team, a representative body of Wellbe employees that help guide HR policies, procedures, and practices• Organized agenda and presented at monthly company meetings• Processed monthly payroll• Hosted company events to create a sense of community and engagement• Regularly sat in on program meetings to better understand business challenges• Implemented OKR framework for goal setting across the organization• Managed information technology including equipment inventory, administered company tools and applications, and worked with outside vendors

Middleton, Wi, Us

Johnson Block and Company, Inc. performs a wide range of services for its clients. These include auditing for local governments and nonprofit organizations, accounting services, financial statement preparation, tax planning and preparation, computer system planning, and other business consulting.I was the first Human Resources professional hired at Johnson Block and Company, Inc., and built the department from the ground up during my time there. I oversaw all people operations functions including: Employee Recruitment and Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations and Coaching, Training and Development, and Wellness and Safety.•Manage hiring and recruitment policies and procedures for permanent and seasonal staff•Direct open enrollment for all employee benefit programs•Advise decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues•Manage HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, performance management, employee relations and labor law compliance•Present industry compensation trends for salary and benefits and assist with firm wide compensation changes•Create and implement firm-wide COVID-19 response plan and firm communication•Recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting firm objectives and enhancing productivity•Promote employee buy-in of firm objectives by conducting regular town hall meetings for established employees•Coordinate office and firm wide events to build camaraderie and improve employee engagement

I worked at Imaging Systems roughly 6 hours a week performing payroll and accounts payable functions for the organization. I also scanned and processed equipment manuals to be saved electronically for access by employees.•Reconcile operating and savings accounts•Process and prepare vendor payments•Import paypal and online sales transactions and balance•File bills•Scan manuals and financial documents

Watertown, Wisconsin, Us

Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) is proud to have served the region for more than 100 years. WRMC is guided by a strong vision of what healthcare can and should be. At the center of this vision is the patient. Our goal is to provide a personalized experience designed to make each guest feel like our one and only.At Watertown I was one of five Human Resources Business Partners at Watertown Regional Medical Center. While the drive ended up being a bit more than I was looking for, I enjoyed being an HR Business Partner for a variety of departments and roles within the hospital including Harvest Market, Radiology, Patient Services, and more.•Sourced and screened candidates, and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and on-boarding •Conducted compensation conversations with hiring managers to foster internal and external equity•Assisted managers with employee discipline and performance improvement plans•Attended department meetings to keep HR visible throughout the hospital

Sun Prairie, Wi, Us

Palmer Johnson Power Systems specializes in servicing and supplying components for heavy-duty, off-highway transmissions and axles. Palmer Johnson is the authorized distributor and service center for leading manufacturers, including Twin Disc, ZF Off-Highway, Carraro, Funk, AxleTech, Eaton, and more. The company operates 6 full-service branches across North America with more than 50 factory-trained technicians. PJ Power also operates volume OEM transmission and axle remanufacturing programs out of the company's Madison, Wisconsin, headquarters.I obtained the Human Resources Generalist role at Palmer Johnson to strengthen my understanding of payroll and benefits administration as well as employee safety. While here I was responsible for many employee engagement and education events, implementation of a new safety learning management system, implementation of a new payroll, HRIS and benefit software, and new hire onboarding.•Processed payroll on a biweekly basis for 120 employees•Implemented a new Learning Management System to track employee training•Chaired monthly safety committee meetings•Explained and administered benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) plan•Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits•Developed innovative new-employee orientation programs, including safety training

Madison, Wi, Us

I worked 16 hours a week during the evenings at WPS in the Triwest department. I started this job as way to save up money to pay for my master's degree. While in this role I answered calls from current and former military members and their families as well as healthcare providers with questions on health insurance claims. •Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding claims•Assist with questions regarding benefit coverage•Initiate adjustments or reprocessing of claims

Madison, Wi, Us

A Dane County institution, Park Bank started – and remains – on Park Street on Madison’s south side. Today, they can be found in Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Middleton, and Sun Prairie. In my first full-time role after graduation, I started at Park Bank as a Human Resources Generalist. I started off hiring for all non-exempt roles, assisting with employee relations situations, conducting employee exit interviews, providing back-up to our Payroll and Benefits Administrator, and assisting with planning and executing employee events (for fundraising and comradery).•Spearheaded talent acquisition, screened job applications, scheduled and interviewed potential candidates•On-boarded and assisted with technical training for new associates•Managed employee rewards programs•Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management•Developed company personnel policies and employee handbooks•Analyzed and assessed job duties and responsibilities, applying quantitative analysis to classification and compensation studies•Prepared and submitted organization's Affirmative Action Plan and EEO report•Processed payroll on ADP as a back-up for Benefits Administrator

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

•Assist customers in finding items around the store•Set the ad prices for the following day•Organize the sign store room

•Successfully assisted employees in a switchover to new insurance benefits•Maintained and updated confidential employee files•Reconciled insurance bills•Scheduled interviews with candidates

•Updated job postings as needed•Prepared job advertisement drafts•Screened job applications and resumes•Performed reference checks on candidates

Uw Certified Professional Coach (Uwcpc) Program

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing And Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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