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Kara Larson

Minneapolis

Summary

Experienced HR professional with 15 years of expertise in HR operations, customer service, and talent acquisition. Specialized in full-cycle recruiting and process efficiency improvement. Known for providing exceptional customer service and supporting high-volume, fast-paced, cross-functional HR teams. Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Allina Health
10.2021 - 11.2024
  • Managed high-volume candidate scheduling for virtual, in-person, and panel interviews in compliance with service level expectations.
  • Reviewed resumes to identify qualified candidates and ensure alignment with job requirements.
  • Coordinated interview logistics and provided updates to hiring managers and candidates.
  • Developed and maintained recruiting FAQs, eliminating need of phone coverage.
  • 100% remote position.

Assistant Manager

Speedway
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Directed and led employees to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Managed staff schedules to ensure business coverage and operations.
  • Handled store inventory and ordering.
  • Transitioned from role due to pandemic-related circumstances.

HR Service & Delivery Manager

Wells Fargo
10.2010 - 05.2018
  • Managed a team of 9 HR Specialists supporting HR community operations.
  • Led payroll and HR process improvement projects, domestic and international.
  • Provided support to managers and HR to streamline mass employee data and compensation updates.

HR Team Lead

Wells Fargo
11.2007 - 10.2010
  • Delivered ongoing customer service and training.
  • Maintained over 30 SOPs for HR processes.
  • Collaborated with HRIS and business partners to resolve system issues.
  • Performed full-cycle recruiting for HR Administration.
  • Developed and maintained strong business relationships at various levels.
  • Managed department email box processing or triaging requests/inquiries appropriately.

HR Specialist

Wells Fargo
04.2001 - 11.2007
  • Maintained and corrected employee record databases.
  • Processed complex HR transactions and payroll functions.
  • Audited payroll and HR transactions for accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional customer support to HR community and management company-wide.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Human Services

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
01.1999

Skills

  • HR Operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Recruiting
  • Customer Service
  • Process Improvement
  • PeopleSoft
  • Workday

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Allina Health
10.2021 - 11.2024

Assistant Manager

Speedway
01.2020 - 08.2020

HR Service & Delivery Manager

Wells Fargo
10.2010 - 05.2018

HR Team Lead

Wells Fargo
11.2007 - 10.2010

HR Specialist

Wells Fargo
04.2001 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Human Services

Northern State University

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