Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with over ten years of HR experience in the military and four years in manufacturing and retail industry.
Filled 800 requisitions in 6 months for multinational client
Reduced company’s turnover within six months by 80% through job analysis and the creation of job descriptions that help improve the quality candidates recruited and improve employee job satisfaction.
Supervised eight internal recruiters on the recruitment procedures and policies for over 300 deploying personnel deployment. Reenlisted 103 employees within a 9-month time frame pending a one-year deployment.
Professional Experience
KELLY SERVICES Suffolk, VA
Commercial Recruiter- Talent Acquisition Consultant for QVC 4/2016-Current
Partner with clients to develop hiring strategies for new talent acquisition model
Develop strategic sourcing to target quality candidates and reduce turnover rate for seasonal hires by 80%
Wrote job ads, Boolean search strings and email marketing to attract and source candidates
Keep job posting program updated and current with all job profiles
Post all internal positions through job posting database
Presented business solutions for my clients
Conduct screening interviews and forward recommendations to managers
Sourced for potential candidates while conducting interviews to evaluate their qualifications
Pre-screen and refer qualified applicants to hiring managers for interviews
Established and managed interview schedules to meet tight deadlines
Maintain and grow candidate relationships for future opportunities
Administer pre-employment processes
GREYSTONE OF VIRGINIA Toano, VA
HR Consultant 4/2015-4/2016
Manage and advise on employee relations matters including diagnosing problems, determining appropriate level of corrective action, coaching managers, and reviewing corrective action documentation to mitigate risk and minimize legal action
Full-cycling recruiting: Sourcing through social media and job fairs, screening, conducting interviews, negotiating salary offers, conduct orientation and proper onboarding new hires.
Conduct internal workplace investigations in response to claims of discrimination and other employee grievances
Manage total rewards program and Company’s communication media: Marlin system and newsletter
Negotiating and developing compensation packages for current openings and new job descriptions
Conducting job analysis and creating job descriptions for all of the positions
Process payroll reports
Negotiating contracts with temporary agencies
Provides and assists with the implementation and administration of Corporate HR policies to adequately meet organizational strategic goals and objectives.
Advise managers on compliance with OSHA regulations for manufacturing industry
Maintain and record Workman's Compensation claim
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS Toano, VA
Recruiting Consultant (Contract) 10/2014- 01/2015
Responsible for recruiting and employment for 340 field store locations. Partner with hiring managers to identify quality talent and achieve appropriate staffing levels to support ongoing business operations and company growth nationally.
Post jobs internally and externally to multiple sites, screen candidates and narrow candidate pool.
Administer pre-employment checks, including background, credit, reference checks, drug testing, and educational verifications to validate candidate’s qualifications.
Maintain and update an Applicant Tracking System to improve recruiting process.
Manage Vendors invoices
Ensure company in compliance with all states and federal laws.
MS-IL STAFFING Atlanta, GA
Regional Recruiter (telecommuter) 12/2012 – 08/2014 Onsite Recruiter/ HR Generalist for multiple manufacturing client for multiple clients for a staffing agency based in Indiana. Started and managed a one-person division of an Indiana based staffing agency. Responsible for the full lifecycle recruitment and 24/7 management of 45- 60 temporary employees from sourcing and hiring to termination.
HIGH-VOLUME recruitment, screen, interview and onboard contingency employees for multiple clients.
Conducted and maintain detailed records of employee relations.
Administrated enrollment into temporary benefits plan
Managed payroll processing and benefits enrollments for contingency employees
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft 2010 to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Promote, coordinates and conduct job fairs, as well as Open House presentations
U.S. Army- Work Experience
201ST BATTLEFIELD SURVEILLANCE BRIGADE Fort Lewis, WA
Talent Acquisition Manager (Military Intelligence Unit) 02/2008- 07/2011
Developed and implemented the recruiting strategies for the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade and its Battalions. Supervised eight internal recruiters on the recruitment procedures and policies for over 300 deploying personnel. Reenlisted 103 employees within a 9-month time frame pending a deployment.
Reported directly to Human Resources Director
Participate and assist in the planning and the execution of organizational events.
Coordinate job enrichment training sessions for employees.
Education & Certifications
METHODIST UNIVERSITY Fayetteville, NC
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration, 2006
WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN
Masters in Human Resources Management, 2015
HR Designations:
PHR: 2014
SHRM-CP: 2015
Computer Skills:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); HRIS applications (Dayforce, Ceridian, Tempworks, Workday)
Of Note
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)-National