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Katherine Seifert

Fayetteville

Summary

HR professional with comprehensive background in human resource management. Cross-functional communicator skilled in analyzing company needs, developing long-term solutions and implementing aligned vision across department leadership. Solid problem-solver possessing strong ability to facilitate difficult discussions, work through complex problems, and deliver lasting results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Specialist

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2024 - Current
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, promoting a collaborative approach to managing projects, facilitating change, and people development.
  • Provided actionable insights based on data-driven analysis, enabling informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.
  • Coach managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between union leadership, membership, and management teams to ensure transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Liaise between leaders and employees to deliver conflict resolution, investigate concerns, and interpret policies.
  • Monitor employee adherence to all policies, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.

HRLP

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Streamlined recruitment efforts by updating and enhancing Goodyear Lawton's maintenance interview guide and process. The improved method ensured the hiring of highly qualified internal and external candidates. This updated guide has also been adopted by other Goodyear locations for their interviewing processes.
  • Selected as one of 15 national associates to participate in a culture-improvement task force for the Fayetteville plant.
  • Established and maintained trusted relationships throughout organization to optimize business and employee experience.
  • Fielded associate complaints and performed thorough and timely investigations.
  • Ensured continuous communication among stakeholders throughout the entire duration of projects, investigations, and initiatives.

Human Resource Intern, Talent Team

W.R. Berkley Corporation
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Instituted and managed W.R. Berkley's innovative Insurance Trainee Program to onboard and train 55 new staff members across the country.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine the most suitable third-party data science training providers.
  • Evaluated and consolidated data from 50+ third party vendors to identify top vendors.

Summer Intern: Human Resource/Training

Union Home Mortgage
05.2019 - 10.2021
  • Architected organization-wide career pathway program: analyzed and improved all job descriptions for 23 departments, collaborated directly with senior leaders (CFO, CIO, HRBP), produced employee-facing career path tool currently in use
  • Successfully oversaw the migration of HRIS from ADP to Paycom
  • Created content for internal learning management system, and monitored progress of 2000+ employees.
  • Coordinated and headed a cross-functional team of 8-10 interns throughout summer competition aimed at discovering innovative solutions for business obstacles, culminating in a formal presentation of proposals to the C-Suite and hundreds of attendees, which resulted in implementation of new flexible work model for employees (2020).

Education

Master of Human Resource Management -

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Columbus, OH
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies & English -

Albion College
Albion, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Union/Non-Union Site Experience
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Learning and Development
  • Training and Upskilling
  • Compensation/Payroll
  • Mediation expertise

Timeline

HR Specialist

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2024 - Current

HRLP

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
08.2023 - 10.2024

Human Resource Intern, Talent Team

W.R. Berkley Corporation
05.2022 - 10.2022

Summer Intern: Human Resource/Training

Union Home Mortgage
05.2019 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies & English -

Albion College

Master of Human Resource Management -

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business

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