Katie Wathen
Compassionate, goal-driven individual aiming to make a difference in the success of a company that aligns with my core values
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Compassionate, goal-driven individual aiming to make a difference in the success of a company that aligns with my core values. Excellent interpersonal skills and detail-oriented practices backed by 15 years of experience in clerical settings.
Experience
Human Resources Specialist at ProLift Toyota Material Handling (2022-05 – 2025-11)
Reason for leaving: Happy to discuss. Gave over a month's notice and departed on great terms.
- Review resumes in applicant system (Acquire TM)
- Perform phone and in person interviews for non-exempt positions
- Manage all onboarding for non-exempt hires: background checks, drug screens, driving record checks, etc.
- Process non-exempt payroll for all 13 locations, weekly, via ADP
- Represent HR dept in quarterly Manager Fundamental Trainings
- Manage associate Leave of Absences for 7 of 13 locations
- Administer and assist associates with company benefit package inquiries
- Host bi-weekly new hire orientation
- Implemented and managed the Toyota social media app used for employee communication and recognition
Human Resources Specialist at Baptist Health Medical Group (2020-02 – 2022-04)
Reason for leaving: Accepted role 1 month before COVID started. Spent 2 years working from home (unexpectedly) and it wasn't for me. They couldn't accommodate any in-office positions for HR.
- Assisted recruiters with hiring and onboarding processes; resume review, phone interviews, and tracking new hire onboarding progress.
- Managed I-9s, background checks, medical licensing, and compliance tracking
- Ran reports and tracked employee data in preparation for weekly management meetings
- Maintained successful relationships across all departments
Scheduling Coordinator at Baptist Health Medical Group (2016-03 – 2020-02)
Reason for leaving: Transferred to BHMG HR Dept while in school
- Scheduled surgeries and coordinated with multiple medical providers
- Verified insurance coverage and handled billing preparations
- Communicated with patients and managed records according to HIPAA law
Payroll at Bramer Brothers Landscaping (2015 – 2025)
Company Sold
- Managed payroll and employee time logs using QuickBooks, as needed.
Education
Diploma – Bullitt East High School (2008)
Business Administration/Human Resources – Indiana Tech University
