Katherine Sharp, PHR
I chose this career path because
I fell into Payroll and Human Resources right after High School and loved working with employees, sharing information with them and helping them. I started with ADP 24 years ago in the Payroll department. I was responsible for client services, implementation, and worked my way up to being a Sr. Client Trainor. I have been in Human Capital Management(HCM) for 13 years.
I prepared for this career by
My preparation has been a combination of experience and education. Much what I know, I learned on-the-job throughout the course of my career. As far as education, I obtained my Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, and have taken courses through The Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM) and The HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
The biggest challenge I've overcome
I am very driven in achieving my professional goals, and raising my two children and spending time was always my top priority, so my biggest challenge was finding a balance between work and life.
After losing my husband 4 years ago, it was a challenge to go it alone.
My greatest strength(s)
Among my greatest strengths are my technical and communication skills. I am able to innately dig into software, test it, and find the right software for a lint's processes, and I am able to effectively communicate with the stakeholders to assess their processes and fix/develop them.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My two children and my grandchildren (one on the way!) are, without a doubt, my greatest accomplishments. Second to that, I feel my ability to communicate and the branding I have done for myself are huge accomplishments, as both enabled me to make valuable connections within ADP on a professional level, and throughout my life on a personal level - it's all about who you know & going to the right person.
My personal/professional goals
Currently, I work with software developers and I am examining processes. In the future, I would like to get more behind the scenes, putting out more programs that work well while having the HR professional best processes in mind. I would like to work outside of the box to develop processes in any industry.
What/Who has inspired me the most
Days in the corporate world can be very stressful, I know this first hand, so knowing I am providing solutions designed to ease the pains companies endure is what keeps me going. I am inspired to make people's lives better.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered, first of all, as a Christian. I would also like to be remembered for being someone always went the extra mile and left no stone unturned in my efforts to help others.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
SHRM
Northern Kentucky SHRM
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Habitat for Humanity and Various Children's Charities (through ADP)
Scarf It Up
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I am an animal lover and have two dogs that I enjoy walking. I love spending time with my family and going to sporting events especially football and rugby!