Karen Star

About Karen Star

Enthusiastic, self-directed, unique, and passionate HR Business Partner with over 15 years of experience in recruitment and HR. I strive to be a fungineer and drive intrinsic motivation. I am a big (actually huge) believer in technology and will incorporate it into everything I do. My industries of expertise include consumer finance, healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations. Of course, everything comes down to absolute servant leadership! I work on kindness, compassion, and humility! Check out my latest publication in PeopleGuru below:

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Turner Acceptance Corp

   Nov 2015 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Work with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit talent, administer benefits, and develop orientation and training initiatives-Handle strategic and tactical topics-Implemented new benefits based on positive employee feedback-Successfully run an HR department of one while supporting employees in seven locations-Payroll administration, benefits administration, schedule management and training, recruitment, onboarding, feedback, compliance, and employee engagement-Responsible for recruitment, payroll, benefits, employee development, managing employee relationships, employee onboarding, employee training, interviewing, performance management, and coaching-Creating customized instructional design e-learning lessons through AFSA University platform-Participate in multiple entity HR-11/2015-12/2019 HR Manager -1/2020-present HR Director for dual company set-up (Turner Acceptance Corp. And URboss Auto)-Effectively nearshored several administrative and inside sales department effectively reducing costs and providing a steady stream of talent.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Northern Arizona University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA