Kara van Oosten

Kara van Oosten is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in payroll administration, benefit management, and employee relations. Currently serving as HR Manager at Northwest Framing since January 2016, Kara oversees bi-weekly payroll, full-cycle recruiting, benefit design and communication, and policy enforcement, while addressing personnel issues and leading organizational training initiatives. Previous positions include HR Generalist at WM School, Interim HR Director at Seattle Sounders FC, and HR Manager at Marel Seattle Inc, where responsibilities ranged from administering employee benefit programs to implementing safety and compliance measures. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgetown University.