Kelsey Freiburger

Obtain a position where I can maximize my human resources skills, employee relations, and talent acquisition. Experienced HR professional who enjoys challenge seeking opportunity to learn and improve skills.

HR Generalist - Dubuque County - Dubuque, IA

(2024-08 - 2026-01)

• Maintain employee payroll records and e-time systems. Add and edit payroll information including wage rates, earning codes, overtime, insurance and tax information
• Monitors and utilizes applicant tracking programs to track on-line applications and conduct recruitment
• Manages wage and salary administration for employee increases, cost of living adjustments, ensures accurate and timely submittal of information for Board approval
• Partner with supervisors to resolve employee relation issues and concerns

HR Supervisor - Simmons Pet Food - Dubuque, IA

(2021-04 - 2024-08)

• Direct the personnel activities during the day shift operation of the facility and to ensure all state, local and federal requirements comply with company policies and procedures
• Assist facility supervisors with problem resolution and counsel team members as needed
• Effectively communicate at all levels acting as a liaison between management and production team members
• Maintain time and attendance, transfers, disciplinary actions and personnel records
• Respond to general employee inquiries on related topics to include payroll, benefits, time off request, attendance points, FMLA/LOA, schedules and compensation
• Identify and deliver solutions to support business leaders on decisions related to talent, employee relations, employee retention, recruitment and compensation

HR Generalist - Quanex Building Products - Dubuque, IA

(2020-08 - 2021-04)

• Collaborate and implement HR strategies to enable business objectives and support business growth
• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and employee training development initiatives
• Provide training and development resources to facilitate employee growth and development
• Maintain time and attendance, discipline and personnel records
• Respond to general employee inquiries on related topics to include benefits, payroll, FMLA, Workers Compensation, schedules and compensation
• Identify and deliver solutions to support business leaders on decisions related to talent, employee relations, recruitment and compensation

Corporate Recruiter/HR Generalist - Kendall Hunt Publishing - Dubuque, IA

(2017-09 - 2020-08)

• Develop effective recruitment strategies to hire top talent
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local educational institutions
• Conduct new hire onboarding trainings
• Administer Worker Compensation claims
• Administer FMLA and Short-Term Disability program and COBRA eligibility and participation
• Provide back-up support for benefits and payroll processing as necessary

Human Resources Coordinator - AppleWhite Dental Partners - Dubuque, IA

(2011-12 - 2017-09)

• Process payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis
• Assist hiring managers with the recruiting process
• Conduct new hire orientation and benefit enrollments
• Coordinate and maintain licenses, certificates and registrations of clinical employees

Payroll Services Representative - HK Payroll Services - Dubuque, IA

(2010-10 - 2011-12)

• Process clients' payroll
• Communicate via phone with clients advising on payroll inquires
• Implement payroll deductions, i.e., 401(k), flexible spending account, loans, garnishments, HSA account, health insurance and disability insurance
• Provide remote support to external payroll processing clients

Network Services Specialist - The IMX Companies - Tempe, AZ

(2007-06 - 2010-07)

• Create and distribute monthly invoices to clients
• Communicate via email and phone with clients
• Monthly payment monitoring and reporting
• Maintaining client files

B.A. - Business Management - Loras College (2007-05)