Kara Bosler

SHRM-CP, MSOD

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Belton, MO 64012

ac851t@r.postjobfree.com

816-***-****

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

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