Kalei Cobb
Chatsworth
Summary
HR Operations and Compliance professional with experience supporting employee processes, third-party compliance, and audit-ready documentation in regulated business environments. Background includes policy enforcement, risk mitigation, payroll review, training support, and records management. Known for translating regulatory requirements into practical processes that protect the organization and support people and operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Specialist
KTI Logistics Inc
01.2026 - Current
- Managed dual roles as a Compliance Specialist and HR Assistant within a logistics environment, supporting regulatory compliance and HR operations
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and internal logistics regulations through audits, documentation review, and corrective action tracking
- Reviewed and approved third-party vendor and carrier onboarding documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards
- Maintained audit-ready compliance records across logistics systems and monitored regulatory updates impacting transportation and operations
- Identified compliance and operational risks within logistics processes and recommended mitigation strategies to leadership; supported internal and external audits and investigations
- Tracked compliance metrics and prepared reports to support operational performance and decision-making
- Served as a point of contact for employee relations, addressing concerns and providing guidance in alignment with company policies
- Assisted with employee terminations, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards
- Supported full-cycle recruitment for logistics roles, including sourcing, pre-screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and assisting with hiring decisions
- Maintained accurate HR records, tracking offers, new hires, turnover, and required documentation to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
Operations Manager
Textbook Brokers
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Directed daily operations and supervised 10–20 employees, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Led full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and training of seasonal staff each semester to support workforce planning and operational continuity
- Managed payroll processes and departmental budgets, aligning labor allocation and cost controls with organizational goals
- Conducted performance evaluations, delivered structured feedback, and supported employee development and performance improvement initiatives
- Collaborated with university leadership, faculty, and external partners to address operational challenges and improve cross-functional coordination
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and overall performance outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA2027
Associate of Science - Accounting
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, Georgia, GA2024
Skills
- Compliance oversight
- HR Operations
- Recruiting
- Audit Support
- Employee Onboarding
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation & Records Management
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
Timeline
Compliance Specialist
KTI Logistics Inc
01.2026 - Current
Operations Manager
Textbook Brokers
11.2022 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dalton State College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Georgia Northwestern Technical College