Lead Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Partner
Resume:
Kara Bosler
SHRM-CP, MSOD
Belton, MO 64012
**********@*****.***
SKILLS SUMMARY
Human Resources
Recruitment
Retention
Career & Succession Planning
Strategic Planning
Community Outreach
Networking
Training & Orientation
National Audience Public Speaking
Professional Presentations
Written Communications
Report Preparation
Customer Service
Microsoft Office Suite
Web based applications
Applicant Tracking Systems (BrassRing, Ultipro, iCims)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Overland Solutions, Inc., an EXL Company 1/2016-Present
Overland Park, KS
Play an integral part in building a strong employer brand for OSI to ensure attraction, hiring and retaining the most qualified employees.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies, serving multiple regions and timelines.
Creatively source thru social media outlets, professional organizations, referrals and community outreach.
Screen/interview candidates conducted on-site or virtually for openings across the United States (122 candidates hired in 2018.)
Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
Collaborate with hiring managers throughout OSI companies to deliver exceptional candidate quality.
Developed a web presence for OSI/recruiting on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Managed Certified Mentor and Corporate Sponsor retention programs.
Juggle multiple competing tasks and demands with the appropriate sense of urgency.
Make proactive recommendations based on seasonality, trends, and compensation.
Recruiter/ Recruitment Manager
Bright Horizons Family Solutions 5/2006-12/2015
Watertown, MA
Recruited non-exempt & exempt employees for Child Care Centers & Montessori Schools, covering territory in multiple states, serving 19 centers with approximately 530 staff.
Developed recruitment strategy based off center needs and methods for recruitment that yielded success.
Served as business partner with regional & local leaders to recruit, train & retain faculty
Managed/tracked candidates through web based applicant tracking systems
Developed & implemented workshops for use at local & national conferences
Established training on group and team dynamics and facilitated organizational wide team building.
Established Social Media parameters to engage Teachers, Students and Community.
Explore, plan and attend relevant Career Fairs, Conferences and recruiting activities as needed.
Working knowledge of related laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), etc.
Group Recruiting Specialist
Target 7/2004-5/2006
Overland Park, KS
Supported campus & executive recruiting team for 67 Target stores
Managed candidate & activity databases
Planned & Executed recruiting events
Promoted from Price Change Team Member in Store (1840) to the Group Recruiting Specialist position in January 2005
Child Care Coordinator, Child Care Resource & Referral
Iowa State University Extension 10/2001-6/2004
Newton, IA
Administered annual budget of $95,000.00 (Grant Funding)
Planned, coordinated & instructed education opportunities for licensed child care providers
Advocated for Investment in Early Childhood activities locally and nationally
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Society of Human Resource Managers – Certified Profession (SHRM-CP)
Exp 6/2020
Master of Science Organization Development, Psychology (MSOD)
Avila University, Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA
Associate of Arts (AA)
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
SHRM (Society of Human Resource Managers)
Member 2015 – Present; 2008-2010
Founding Member of the SHRM-KC Student Chapter in 2008-2009
Hillcrest STEAM Academy Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Member 2014 - Present
Vice President 2014-2016
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
Member 2001 - 2017
Presenter 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Student Interest Forum Participant and presenter to students attending NAEYC on Resume Writing, and maintenance of a professional presence on Social Media
Presented sessions including:
oFinding the Right Fit: Sourcing, Screening, and Hiring Quality Teachers
oWill You be my Friend: Social Media use for Centers, Policies, Marketing Strategy and Maintaining a Professional Presence online
oPast Experiences Pave your Career Path: Resume Writing and Career Planning
Mid-America AEYC (Mid-America Association for the Education of Young Children – the Local Affiliate of NAEYC)
Member 2007-2017
Contact this candidate