Kelly Garcia

About Kelly Garcia

As an HR Manager at Cotta, LLC, I have many years of experience managing all aspects of human resources. I am responsible for recruitment, employee orientation, benefit administration, payroll, retention programs, employee development, labor relations, and conflict resolution. I also serve on the company management team, the safety committee, and as an ISO internal auditor.In addition to my role at Cotta, I am a certified coach at WeightWatchers, where I facilitate weekly workshops to help others reach their health and wellness goals. I also have experience as an instructor at Upper Iowa University, where I taught adult learners in subjects such as supervision, training and development, and employee selection. I\'ve earned a Master\'s degree in Employee Development and Training from UW-Stout and a Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work from UW-Oshkosh. I am SHRM-CP certified professional. My skills include workshop facilitation, employee benefits, and employee training.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Cotta, Llc

   Apr 2012 — Present · Beloit, WI, US

   Cotta Transmission is a small company in the transmission and gear box industry. As HR manager, I am responsible for recruitment, employee orientation, benefit administration, payroll, retention programs, employee development, labor relations (UAW shop), employee/management conflict resolution, and discipline issues. I also serve on the company management team, the safety committee and an ISO internal auditor.

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelors, Social Work

• Clinton

  Diploma, College Prep/Business Ed

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Masters, Training and Development

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Succession Planning
• System Administration
• Employment Law
• Customer Service
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Relations
• Policy
• Recruiting
• Hris
• Community Outreach
• Fmla
• Staff Development
• Event Planning
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Payroll
• Supervisory Skills
• Training Delivery
• Program Management
• Communication
• Career Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Job Search
• Training
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Labor Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Talent Acquisition
• Nonprofits
• Human Resources
• Interviewing Skills
• Coaching
• Performance Management