Tony Younger, PHR / CIR

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Career Summary

Multi-functional human resource experience including recruitment and

selection, employee relations, performance management, policies and

procedures, and training. Recent focus has been on employment and

advising management regarding intelligent hiring decisions.

Knowledgeable of HRIS and ATS systems. An excellent communicator,

skilled in building partnerships, navigating employee relations issues

and counseling managers and supervisors in improving employee

performance.

Education / Certifications / Training

Bachelor's Personnel Administration, University of Kansas

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)

Situational Leadership Program Trainer - Center for Leadership Studies

Target Selection (Competency / Behavioral based Interviewing) -

Development Dimension International (DDI)

Professional Memberships / Associations

Employment Practices Network (EPN)

Human Resources Management Association (HRMA)

HRMA Membership Development Committee, 1998-2000

Specialized Training

Employment Law, Harassment, ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation,

Employment Practices Liabilities

How to Conduct an Investigation - Council on Education in Management

Building Blocks for Leadership, "Interviewing and Selecting

Applicants" - H&R Block Associate Training and Development

Harassment in the Workplace - Heartland Labor and Employment Law

Institute Workshop

Diversity in the Workplace

Civil Rights in the Workplace

Certified Internet Recruiting

Applicant Tracking Systems

Technical Skills

Taleo, PeopleSoft, ADP Enterprise v.4, Lotus Notes 7, Microsoft

Office, Windows OS, Internet.

Achievements

Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources practice areas to include

recruiting and selection, training and development, performance

management and employee relations. Successfully coach hiring managers

in developing appropriate interviewing techniques and selection

decisions. Provide value-add services to hiring managers to ensure

they see Human Resources as a partner.

Ability to establish credibility with managers and employees. Handled

a variety of associate relations issues including investigations,

policy interpretation, counseling management, associate

performance/development, performance management and terminations.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Working knowledge of HR related laws/regulations.

Proven organizational and project management skills with a proactive

approach towards improving processes and systems. Member of project

teams for the purpose of evaluating and recommending process

improvements (Recruiting Process, Candidate Experience, Interview

Process, New Employee On-boarding, ATS selection).

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills delivering Situational

Leadership, Targeted Selection and Performance Excellence training for

all levels of management. Conducted employee orientations and in-

service programs.

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Employment History

Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Garmin International - Olathe, KS

May 2010 - August 2010

Performed full life-cycle recruiting of technical candidates.

Partnered with recruiting staff to support multiple engineering groups

in sourcing, screening, interviewing and presenting candidates for

software, hardware and project management positions. Primary focus

was software engineers and project managers for handset, automotive

and aviation product development.

Corporate Recruiter / Trainer

Dairy Farmers of America - Kansas City, MO

March 2008 - December 2008

Partnered with leadership to attract, retain and develop

organizational talent. Responsible for full cycle recruitment process

including: developing job descriptions, posting ads, reviewing

resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, reference checking

and extending job offers. Consulted and advises management team

members on matters related to recruitment, employee promotions and

transfers. Served as a business partner and resource for managers

while maintaining a high level of customer service. Ensured

coordination of background checks, drug screens and on-boarding

process for new hires. Partnered with Human Resources team members to

identify and implement improvements in Human Resources processes and

systems. Consulted with and advised management team members on matters

related to DFA personnel policies.

Senior Recruiter

H&R Block World Headquarters - Kansas City, MO

July 1999 - February 2008

Primary responsibilities include all aspects of the staffing function

including full, life cycle recruiting, design and implementation of

effective strategies, advising management regarding hiring decisions.

Partnered with management to maintain an in-depth understanding of the

business. Assisted in providing associate relations support to

managers and associates in resolving issues related to performance,

behavior and policy compliance. Facilitated the resolution of

grievances through thorough, objective investigation and utilization

of the problem resolution process. Served as team lead on assigned

projects. Provided training, development and coaching to Employment

Assistants and Employment Support Specialists to ensure their

understanding of company recruitment policies and practices. Conducedt

New Associate Orientation and ensure that hiring managers are informed

of their orientation responsibilities. Responded to inquiries from

associates, applicants and employers pertaining to staffing activities

and career opportunities.

Facilitated leadership development through the Situational Leadership

model and Targeted Selection. Also trained associates on Performance

Excellence issues regarding objective setting and conducting

performance evaluations.

Technical Recruiter

CTG, Inc. - Overland Park, KS

February 1998 - May 1999

Identified and placed candidates through the full life-cycle

recruiting process by developing and maintaining a base of qualified

and available candidates appropriate to company objectives. Optimized

staff satisfaction by managing candidate expectations and assuring

customer satisfaction through clear, concise understanding of

requirements and presentation of appropriate candidates. Responsible

for complete candidate development by conducting a detailed, in-depth

screening and interview process, negotiating compensation, reference

checking and presentation to team members and clients. Acted as team

lead for national account responsible for managing requisitions,

reporting, client contact and presenting candidates. Participated in

the Resource Development Project Plan to ensure high retention and a

quality hiring process.

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Technical Recruiter

CDI Corporation - Kansas City, MO

July 1997 - December 1997

Recruited, interviewed, screened and negotiated with candidates for

consulting and permanent positions with client companies. Industries

include aerospace, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Performed as only on-site recruiter for major client.

Technical Recruiter / Staffing Liaison

Belcan TechService - Cincinnati, OH

December 1994 - July 1997

Recruited, interviewed and screened qualified technical personnel for

employment at client's facilities. Recruited for all engineering

needs, contract and direct, in the turbine engine, facilities, process

chemical, and architectural industries. Also recruited information

services professional. First year hires totaled over one hundred.

Promoted to be on-site recruiting liaison to build a relationship

between two divisions of company. Accountable for all

recruiting/staffing needs for engineering division of 500+ employees

with locations in Cincinnati, OH, East Hartford, CT, and Phoenix, AZ.

Position required regular contact with hiring managers, understanding

requirements, manpower planning, writing position notices, placing

ads, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews and coordinating that

process, reference checking, job offers, handling of the termination

and lay-off of contract employees.

Personnel Manager / Employment Coordinator

Ace Personnel, Inc. - Overland Park, KS

1993-1994

Staffed, managed, recruited and selected personnel for clients of this

rapidly growing agency. Responsible for company's largest client.

Regularly met with the client's Human Resources Department to

determine staffing needs and manage staff issues.

Human Resources Assistant / Benefits Coordinator

Research Psychiatric Center - Kansas City, MO

1991-1992

Presented benefits package, processed benefits applications and

counseled 180 employees on coverage options. Conducted orientations

and in-services. Consulted on rewriting job descriptions, researched

and prepared reports, maintained employee files, acted as resource for

employee questions.

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