Helen Kuhn

email : abkdu0@r.postjobfree.com p hone: 858-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROF I L E

An accomplished leader in strategic talent acquisition with an insightful aptitude as functional business partner through

effective one-on-one and team coaching practices as well as organizational restructuring experience.

P ROFESSIONAL H IS TORY

M icrovest Startup, small balance commercial, residential real estate and lending firm

R ecruiter/Operations Consultant Reporting to Broker/Owner 11/2009-10/2010

On a Consultative basis, responsible for full life-cycle recruiting efforts and implementation of new business systems

• D evelop and execute hiring strategies and objectives to meet specific

real-estate requirements

• Provide guidance on compliance with CA lending, employment and

f inance laws for sales professionals, contractors and staff

• Work with team members to ensure cohesive team efforts and

sales goals are met

• Research industry-specific technologies, policies and

p rocedures to achieve business efficiencies

I n te rnational T ravel T raveled extensively through North, Central and South America 11/2008–

10/2009

Jack in the Box National leading fast-food chain, with more than 2,200 quick-serve restaurants employing 700+

Corporate Recruiter Reporting to Staffing Manager 8/2006–

11/2008

Responsible for recruiting all levels of Corporate employees in compliance with Federal/State laws and Company

guidelines ensuring the recruitment process and candidate experience exceeded expectations and was consistent with the

Jack in the Box Brand

• Coached hiring managers on competency based interview techniques developed from Lominger Leadership

A rchitect and Lominger Career Architect

• Worked with hiring managers to re-evaluate technology positions to create better efficiencies within

organization

• Managed and negotiated outside staffing agencies renegotiating contracts and rates regularly

• Led research efforts leading to recommendations for strategic social/internet networking initiatives

• Enhanced existing internship program to better capitalize on changing workforce and environment

Newgen Results A TeleTech Company specializing in Customer Relationship Management employing 800+.

S r. M anager, H uman Capital Reported to President 4/2006 –

6/2006

Manager, Corporate Recruiting Reported to Director, Human Capital 7/2005 –

3/2006

Corporate Recruiter Reported to VP, Human Resources 9/2004 –

7/2005

Oversaw Human Resource functions including the management of HR Generalists, Payroll Administrator Administrative

Assistant and Recruiters

• Directed full life cycle recruiting for entire organization including nationwide sales force

• Created requisition process and job description analysis to support business needs

• Directed salary review process and performance appraisal program; analyzed industry salary surveys to

establish equitable rates within the organization

• Assisted in rollout of compensation plans for restructured sales force and aided in the shift to a pay for

performance including the development of communication to employees

• Completed Sarbanes Oxley reporting and revised procedures as necessary for Human Resources (business

i mpact) and Payroll (financial impact)

• Provided recruitment metrics to Director, President and CEO on a weekly basis

• Instrumental contributor on team implementing communication plan, timing, general compliance and

documentation rollout for 270+ employees put on WARN notification

• Worked with Department Heads to best align skill sets and positions within downsizing departments

• Assessed and improved upon hiring process at new location of 250+ t ransferred call center positions

• Evaluated and implemented t ransfer of 30+ out placed employees to internal opportunities

• Orchestrated outplacement program for displaced employees, overseeing design and delivery of t raining

classes and coordinated on-sight job fair with 15 San Diego Companies in attendance

C ONSULTANT/CONTRACT POS I T IO NS

D imont & Associates Contract Recruiter 4/2004 – 9/2004

Bekaert Specialty Films, L LC H uman Resources Representative 7/2003 – 4/2004

Pleasant T ravel Agency H uman Resources Generalist 4/2003 – 7/2003

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation F inancial Services Company with five umbrella companies specializing in

n iche insurance and financial industry business employing 600+

Senior H uman Resources Specialist Reported to VP, Public Relations 6/2000 - 4/2002

H uman Resources Specialist Reported to HR Manager 4/1998 - 6/2000

Senior H uman Resources Technician Reported to HR Manager 12/1996 - 4/1998

Oversaw a H uman Resources Specialist, Payroll Administrator and H uman Resources Administrator

• Managed recruiting function for parent and 3 sister companies du ring time of expansion

• Partnered with outside council to manage employment visa process

• Performed exit interviews and maintained documentation to t rack t rends and recommend changes

• Acted as corporate liaison for health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.

• Processed payroll for three companies utilizing ADP software

• Designed and conducted t raining sessions on such topics as Interviewing, Performance Management,

D iscrimination Policy, Safety Procedures and New Employee Orientation

EDUCAT IO N, PROFESS IONAL MEMBERSH IP

Currently pursuing PHR Certification

Chapman University, Certificate in Human Resources 2008

Certified facilitator through Lominger Leadership Architect and Lominger Career Architect

L icensed Real-Estate Sales Person

Northeastern University courses toward BA in Psychology

Northeastern University Certification in Human Resources, 2000

Harvard University, completed courses in Consultant/Organizational Management 2001

T EC H N ICAL BACKGROUN D

P roficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, various HRIS systems, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Oracle, Lawson, Discoverer

K ronos, ADP Payroll, MLS, Cloud Computing and Internet data mining utilizing social networks

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