Kara Altieri
@karaaltieri
I am an HR professional aligning talent strategies with organizational goals and development.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented HR professional who builds HR programs that support organizational objectives and employee development. In my current HR Coordinator role I manage end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, HRIS data accuracy, compliance, and training programs while supporting successful audits and cross-departmental collaboration.
My background in health and wellness and prior social work internship sharpened my client-focused communication and coaching skills, and I have a track record of exceeding operational targets as a center lead and master trainer. I hold health coaching and safety certifications and pursue SHRM certification to deepen my HR practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Coordinator
Family and Children’s Agency
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Provide day-to-day HR support, managing end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, and training to deliver a seamless new-hire experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate HRIS recordkeeping. Partner with managers on recruitment strategies, performance appraisal coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
Health and Wellness Specialist
iCryo Cryotherapy Wellness Center
Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Managed daily center operations and consistently exceeded sales targets while training clients on cryotherapy services and leading client education and tours. Resolved client concerns and served as Cryoskin master trainer to support client wellness goals.
Social Work Intern
Waveny LifeCare Network
Dec 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Participated in family meetings and coordinated client discharges while maintaining accurate, confidential documentation and providing compassionate client and family communication. Collaborated across departments to improve care quality and managed outreach and weekly reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Nutrition
Activities and societies: Dean's List; Academic Achievement Awards; Member, Active Minds Organization (excellence in mentorship recognition)
Bachelor of Arts with focuses in Psychology and Nutrition; recognized on the Dean's List and received Academic Achievement Awards.
Wellness Institute
Master Health Coach Certification, Health Coaching
Master Health Coach Certification from the Wellness Institute; program accredited by NBHWC and IFC and approved by ACSM.
Wellness Institute
Health Coach Certification, Health Coaching
Health Coach Certification from the Wellness Institute; NBHWC- and IFC-accredited and ACSM-approved.
Society for Human Resource Management
SHRM Certification (pending), Human Resources
SHRM certification in progress (test date pending).
Lorman Education Services
HR 101, Human Resources
Completed HR 101 through Lorman Education Services.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
CPR, First Aid & AED Certification, Health & Safety
Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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