Kristi Chambliss
Buckeye
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strategic and well-rounded, seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Southwest Truck Driver Training
Phoenix
02.2018 - Current
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Managed bi-weekly payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
- Assisted with accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Educated employers on proper handling of workers' compensation claims from initial filing through resolution or closure.
- Created monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management review.
- Drafted and updated detailed job descriptions for each position within the department.
Career Services Coordinator
Southwest Truck Driver Training
Phoenix
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Maintained records of student participation in career services programs, as well as outcomes such as job placement rates or salary information.
- Created and maintained relationships with employers to identify employment opportunities for students.
- Implemented best practices in customer service when responding to inquiries from students or employers.
- Collaborated with Admissions Department and Campus Director to ensure quality of student career placements.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with agency counselors and kept them updated with student progress and placement.
- Reviewed all student files for placement potential; ran MVR's, addressed background concerns.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
Education
Human Resources Management Certification - Human Resources Management
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06-2022
Skills
- Employee relations
- Compensation management
- Payroll administration
- Performance management
- Regulatory compliance
- Benefits administration
- Records management
- Conflict resolution
- Onboarding and orientation
- HR policies and procedures expertise
Affiliations
- Regularly attend and serve at local church
- Volunteer at annual Truck Driver Championship
- Party/event planning
Certification
- Several training certifications including; Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Management, Workplace Bullying, Reasonable Suspicion, and E-Verify.
- State of Arizona Notary Public - commission expires June 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Southwest Truck Driver Training
02.2018 - Current
Career Services Coordinator
Southwest Truck Driver Training
03.2015 - 02.2018
Human Resources Management Certification - Human Resources Management
Glendale Community College
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