Human Resources Manager

Kesha Green Taylor, CIR, ACIR

**** ******* *** ? Richmond, CA 94806 ? 510-***-**** 510-***-**** cell

? abm01t@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

. Creatively recruited active as well as passive candidates

. Responsible for monthly training of over 300 employees

. Partnered with CEO's VP's and Directors to assist with hiring needs

. Negotiated salaries

. Three years experience as a Human Resources Specialist for a major retail

store

. Provided HR support for over 350 employees

. Managed HR department with 4 subordinates

. Implemented employee recognition program which reduced turnover by 30%

. Awarded for commitment to helping the community with employment needs

Employment History

Sr. Field Recruiter January 2006 - March

2009

Longs Drugs

Antioch, CA

. Supported 8 District Managers with recruiting Management level

employees throughout California maintaining a 90% fill rate.

. Coached store managers on recruitment strategies to fill store level

openings

. Initiated "Recruitment Roundtables" to partner with store managers to

establish best practices by geographic regions resulting in fully

staffed stores throughout region.

. Partnered with HR and Operations in acquisitions to ensure smooth

transitions into Longs corporate culture.

. Developed recruitment plans to staff new stores within a two week time

frame.

. Conducted reference checks to assure the "right fit" for both

candidate and company.

Corporate Recruiter July 2005 - October 2005

1-800-Radiator

Benicia, CA

. Recruited employees for a fast paced, high turnover, call center

environment.

. Eliminated the use of agencies for "hard to fill" positions, saving

the company $60k in agency fees.

. Interviewed and assessed applicants, placing them in the appropriate

positions to fit their skills.

. Initiated corporate college recruiting program

. Developed computer based training program

. Recruited employees throughout the US for entry level and management

positions.

. Partnered with franchise owners to recruit employees for multiple

locations.

. Recruited for various positions including software programmers, web

developers, accounting professionals, and sales professionals.

HR Consultant December 2003 - June 2005

HRWorks

Atlanta, GA

. High-volume management recruiting for The Home Depot managing 20 to 30

requisitions at a time.

. Maintained a two week fill time for positions including remote cities.

. Added value to client by providing feedback to streamline the

recruiting process

. Served as a leader while recruiting in urgent markets by training

other recruiters on techniques for filling remote positions.

Executive Recruiter April 2002 - November 2003

Professional Alternatives

Atlanta, GA

. Responsible for full life cycle recruiting in human resources and

executive administrative areas including cold calling and generating

new business.

. Managed recruiting process including sourcing, prescreening, final

selections, and salary negotiations

Human Resources Specialist April 2001 - June 2002

Sears

San Rafael, CA / Lithonia, GA

. Maintained employee performance appraisals

. Counseled store employees on HR and benefits issues

. Facilitated storewide employee training sessions and new hire

orientation classes

. Assisted store manager in investigating employee complaints including

sexual harassment allegations

. Managed employee payroll and benefits distribution

DirectStaffing, Inc. April 2000 - June 2001

Technical Recruiter

San Francisco, CA

. Responsible for full life cycle recruiting in technical and non-

technical positions

. Managed recruiting process including sourcing, prescreening, final

selections, and salary negotiations

Employment Specialist April 1999 - April 2000

Kelly Services

Fremont, CA

. Screened, interviewed, and hired a minimum of 30 temporary employees

on a weekly basis while independently managing a branch office

. Made presentations to community organizations

. Conducted mock interviews and provided counseling on becoming more

employable with local Unemployment office

Human Resources Specialist March 1997 - April 1999

Sears

Concord, CA

. Maintained employee performance appraisals

. Counseled store employees on HR and benefits issues

. Facilitated storewide employee training sessions and new hire

orientation classes

. Assisted store manager in investigating employee complaints including

sexual harassment allegations

. Managed employee payroll and benefits distribution

. Assisted store manager in investigating employee complaints including

sexual harassment allegations

Commission Sales Associate December 1992 - March 1997

Sears

Concord, CA

Education & Professional Training

California Association of Personnel Services

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter

AIRS Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter

University of Phoenix

BS Business Management

Contact this candidate