Manager Human Resources

D E M E T R IA GA I T H ER

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Hyattsville, MD 20784 P hone: 202-***-****

Energetic & f lexible professional who’s able to multi task, work independently, and prioritize in a fast paced

environment. Ability to interact and build relationships with diverse individuals. Knowledge of Human Resources

policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws and regulations. Skilled in the tactful and confidential

handling of information. Experienced in government, profit and non profit environment.

Professional Experience

National 4-H Council

Human Resources Specialist (Contractor)

4/2013- 11/2013

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting efforts. Manage full cycle recruiting

p rocess to meet the various staffing goals across all levels within multiple departments. (i.e.)

Accounting, M arketing, Finance, Office manager, VP of Communication, Project Mangers,

Coordinators, etc .

• Partner with management staff to forecast and develop plans for key staffing ini tiatives.

• Work with hiring managers to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood

and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria to maximize effectiveness of recruiting

p rocess.

• Follow up with the respective hi ring managers and candidates to ensure t imeliness of recruitment

p rocess.

• Develop and execute a personal t ime management plan.

• Confer with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job

d uties, qualifications, and skills.

• Created new Job description as well as review and edit current and old job descriptions

• Develop and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates

i ncluding coordination and development of outreach programs.

• Review and interview applicants to obtain work history, education, t raining, job skills, and salary

requirements, as well as provide information about the organization and position.

• Improve organization effectiveness by recommending new policies and practices, monitoring job

offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.

• Maintain legal compliance by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with

managers and recommending new procedures. In addition create Recruitment S.O.P’s and

I mplemented ADP recruitment module.

Green Spring Assisted Living

Human Resources Coordinator (Temp Assignment)

8/2012- 10/2012

• Met with Nursing, Home Health Support and Physical Therapy management,

supervisors, and scheduling department to identify personnel needs, job duties,

qualifications, and skills.

• Held in house Job Fairs

• Facilitated the recruiting process, phone screen potential applicants and made recommendations

to the hir ing manager, in addition utilized In ternet online recruiting sources to identify and

recruit candidates

• Screened and referred candidates for additional interviews with others in Health

Services.

• Partnered with the Assistant Director of HR Advertising in writing and placing job

advertising in various media and gives input on development of recruitment materials.

• Coordinated participation in, sets up display, and works at job fairs.

• Developed and maintained contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public

organizations to find and attract applicants.

The Society for Neuroscience

Recruiter (Contractor Temp Assignment)

7/2012- 8/2012

• Works closely with the Director in the administration of the recruitment and staffing process for

a ll staff (exempt and nonexempt personnel) such as Program Managers, Mul timedia and IT

specialist, Revenue Manager Etc…

• Phone screen potential applicants and make recommendations to the hi ring manager

• Conducts interviews and reference checks.

• Ensure Recruitment Report is updated for bi-weekly meeting.

Worldwide I nformation Network Systems, I nc. / ManTech

H R Generalist/ Recruiter (Contractor)

11/2011- 5/2012

• Handled full lifecycle recruitment activities for Administrative, I T (customer facing project

managers, software engineers, IT consultants, software implementation specialists, etc.) and other

business areas as needed within private & government agencies such as NASA, GSA, DIA, DOS

etc. Sourced candidates creatively and cost effectively using a variety of available means, including

leveraging internal succession planning process, employee referrals, social media, internet and

p rint advertising, job fairs, list serves, etc.

• Screened candidates, interview, and referred suitable applicants for open position responding to all

applicants, referrals and inqui ries in a timely manner.

• Administered information on employee health, welfare and retirement plans company-wide.

Benefit programs include: 401 (k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental, vision, FM LA, etc. Used

electronic benefits bulletin board and other vehicles to communicate information.

• Prepared government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions. Revised, edit and

p roofread company policies & procedures and related documents as needed. Conducts all exit

i nterviews in absence. Review employee relation matters and assist managers with coaching,

counseling employee

National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC

H R Generalist/Recruiter

11/2005 - 8/2011

• Responsible for the complete recruitment cycle w ithin assigned division(s) i ncluding networking,

posting job advertisements, searching the In ternet and relevant databases for qualifying

candidates.

• Quickly and accurately screened and interviewed candidates while building long lasting

p rofessional relationships with prospective candidates. Submit and review candidates with

M anagers, Supervisors & VP. Assist in negotiating salaries and other compensation .

• Led job fairs and conferences in and out of state

• Served as a technical specialist in sourcing, recruiting, and identifying qualified applicants for

h ighly specialized and difficult to attract positions.

• Verified appropriate license/certification, references and background checks for completion of new

h ires

• Provided daily HR support for 600 plus employees by responding to inqui ries regarding benefit

eligibility, salary increase and policies and procedures.

• Created and maintained spreadsheets for reports pertaining to recruitment, open enroll, and

hospital events.

• Served as the point of contact for employees regarding complaints, performance appraisals etc.

ensuring quality performance and job satisfaction and exit interviews while maintain employee

confidentiality

• Guided managers on employee relation matters, coaching & counseling, improvement process and

follow up with employees

• Conducted a delivered disciplinary actions and term letters to employee

• Composed, edited, and reviewed reports to facilitate project completion.

• Reported employee data such as performance and market increases, employee status and bio

demographics information through position manager, PeopleSoft and talent manager.

• Coordinated and support HR Assistant as well as department managers with employee

ceremonies, employee recognition, appreciation program etc.

• Assisted with planning and implementation of the annual Open Enrollment Program for the

Network. Conducted new hire orientation, one on one benefits briefings, and work improvement

t raining.

• Oversaw tui tion, emergency employee assistant, and hospital wide assigned parking programs

K elly Services Contracting (Government & Pr ivate), Washington, DC

Various Positions Held

7/2004 - 11/2005

• Prepared authorizations, reimbursements, and reservations on all t ravel orders, f lights, hotels and

t ransportation.

• Coordinated all activities related to conferences.

• Entered employee data and ran daily inquires through PeopleSoft

• Organized briefing material and prepared reports for annual meetings.

• Created and maintained office organizational charts, manipulated and converted data into file

formats, as well as organized electronic files.

C areers USA, Washington, DC

Branch Recruiter

2/2002-6/2004

• In terviewed potential candidates for contract and contract to hire positions.

• Used sourcing strategies such as internet job-boards, cold calling, job fairs, and referrals to form a

pool of qualified applicants.

• Counseled employees on job t raining etc. as needed

• Performed new employee orientations, benefit orientations, background and reference checks.

• Monitored temporary and permanent employee attendance

• Resolved the problems or complaints of clients and temporaries. Conducted client and employee

exit interviews.

• Performed various marketing tactics to attract new clientele, targeting MD, VA and DC. Provided

daily, monthly and quarterly recruitment reports to executive staff.

• Acted as Sales Director and Branch Manager for a four month period in full capacity, duties

i ncluded frequent updates with the executive level officials.

• Ran reports and queries from Access database

• Coached and Counseled employees on work performances while maintaining bi weekly reports of

p rogress

B ranch Administrator

9/2001 - 1/2002

• Assisted branch manager with recruit ing skilled applicants for specific client needs.

• Used ADP system to processed payroll, and distributed checks.

• Greeted and screened all applicants.

• Scheduled and maintained conference rooms and ordered office supplies.

• Conducted background and reference checks for all applicants.

• Maintained extensive database and files.

E DUCAT ION & TRAI N I NG

University of Ma ryland, College Park

B.A. Communications

SHRM Learning System Course/PHR

Catholic University

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, Outlook, AS400 Database, Ceridian, SMS Invision,

A DP, People Soft, Taleo, Deltek, Deltek Costpoint, and Position Manager HRIS, ICI MS.

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