Katharine T. Email & Phone Number

Blacksburg, Va, Us

Remote

• Serve as primary recruiter for higher level positions. In consultation with HR and hiring managers, write job posts and manage internal/external recruitment for these roles.• Compile monthly and quarterly hiring and turnover reports.• Analyze hiring and turnover data to identify trends or meaningful patterns and propose potential strategies, solutions, and metrics for implementation by HR team and supervisors/managers.

● Conducted day-to-day management of employee benefits programs.● Oversaw recruiting and payroll functions.● Acted as key business partner to managers around issues of employee relations, performance, and discipline.● Investigated employee relations issues or concerns and implemented solutions in consultation with managers and VP of Human Resources, as needed.● Conducted new hire orientation, including benefits orientation. Conducted other management and staff training programs as needed.● Administered FMLA and Leave of Absence requests according to legal requirements.

Remote

● Provided regular coaching to managers around issues of employee relations, performance, and discipline.● Investigated employee relations issues or concerns and implements solutions in consultation with managers and VP of Human Resources, as needed.● Conducted new hire orientation, including benefits orientation. Conducts other management and staff training programs as needed.● Administered FMLA and Leave of Absence requests according to legal requirements.● Recruited and interviewed candidates for positions above entry-level, as needed.

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Provided contracted consultant services for growing 100-employee firm located in Roanoke, VA.Audited HR policies and practices for compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and makes regular recommendations regarding best practices.Managed organization’s evolving staffing and recruiting needs using both direct and temporary staffing. Developed best practices for hiring and talent management.Participated in organization’s transition to automated payroll system, including drafting and managing requirements, implementation testing, and troubleshooting.Handled employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors as escalated by HR assistant. Elevated sensitive matters to the appropriate senior staff.

Blacksburg, Va

Plan, lead, develop, and implement policies, processes, training, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.Oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.Research and analyze organizational trends, including regular review of reports and metrics from the human resource information system (HRIS) and applicant tracking system (ATS). Identify organization’s staffing and recruiting needs. Develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.Investigate employee grievances, formal complaints, and labor issues. Lead or participate in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.Provide detailed guidance to executive team and line managers about compliance with labor law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and state DOLI regulations around COVID.Create and oversee distribution of formal communication with staff around policies, processes, and employee-related initiatives.

Blacksburg, Va

Performed routine administrative tasks related to human resource programs, including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and PTO; disciplinary matters; investigations; and performance and talent management. Served on employee appreciation committee.Handled employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.Reviewed, tracked, and documented compliance with mandatory training, continuing education, and certification requirements. Facilitated the hiring of qualified job applicants. Collaborated with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.Conducted background checks, reference checks, and employee eligibility verifications.Managed online onboarding process of new hires and organized new hire orientation.Maintained detailed personnel records in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Taught multiple sections of first-year college writing or medical humanities literature course each semester. Drafted and enforced specific classroom policies around attendance, late work, etc. based on the requirements of each university.Classes focused on discovery through process, basic research techniques, and providing meaningful feedback.

Annandale, Va

Taught multiple sections of first-year college writing each semester. Drafted and enforced specific classroom policies around attendance, late work, etc. based on the requirements of each university.

Arlington, Va

Taught multiple sections of first-year college writing, business writing, or college reading each semester. Drafted and enforced specific classroom policies around attendance, late work, etc. based on university's requirements.Classes focused on discovery through process, basic research techniques, and providing meaningful feedback.

Provided project management for the implementation of the organization’s first website redesign in 10 years. Oversaw data management and content creation conducted by web design firm and rotating series of short-term contractors.Worked closely with organization’s staff, members, and external customers to ensure usability of and buy-in to the site’s redesign. Held strategic listening sessions with key members of executive team and made a series of presentations to all staff regarding the upcoming changes to the website.

Managed logistics for high-profile speakers as part of a series of educational programs. Researched, wrote, and edited publications distributed to the organization’s current and prospective members.

Arlington, Va

Created, edited, and revised technical documents in collaboration with subject-matter experts. Ensured documents met relevant federal requirements for eventual use in government acquisition.Generated, distributed, and tracked email communication with manufacturers and distributors to maintain up-to-date certification information.

Managed access to President by faculty, staff, and students, both in person and via phone and email. Organized and maintained President's calendar. Coordinated flow of confidential information related to corporate operations and student records.

Bachelor Of Humanities And Arts, American History And Drama

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Bachelor Of Humanities And Arts