Grand Rapids, MI ***** (***) ***- **** ad3kqo@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/philip-champion-84152367/

SUMMARY

Seeking the opportunity to transfer nearly 10 years of experience in human resources/talent acquisition to a dedicated position with a growing company.

EXPERIENCE

The Kellogg Company

Grand Rapids, MI 02/2021 – Present

Associate Talent Acquisition Advisor II

Supporting Marketing function for Kellogg North America.

Partnering strategically with organizations to bring in diversity talent to the organization.

Meeting with key stakeholders to build strategic pipelines.

Organizing and operating virtual career fairs.

Owning the recruitment process from open to close.

Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.

Monitored progress of open requisitions and provided regular updates on status of searches.

Conducted new employee orientations.

The Kellogg Company

Grand Rapids, MI 11/2018 – 02/2021

Associate Talent Acquisition Advisor\

Supporting the Sales function for Kellogg North America.

Used social media as recruitment tool by posting content and responding to inquiries or comments.

Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education, or job skills.

Maintained applicant tracking system records related to candidate selection process.

Provided guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Developed job descriptions that accurately reflect roles within an organization's structure.

Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.

Co-Lead of employee resource group West Michigan KAARG (Kellogg African American Resource Group).

Participated in job fairs, college recruiting events and other networking opportunities designed to identify top-tier talent.

Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting most qualified candidates.

Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.

Impact Business Group

Grand Rapids, MI 01/2017 - 11/2018

Engineering Recruiter

Evaluate candidates strengths, skills, and interests by conducting phone interviews, professional reference checks, and personally interviewing candidates to ensure match with customer requirements.

Held accountable to measured activity goals consisting of call volume, candidate submittals, successful placements, and candidate retention/customer service goals.

Utilize Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates.

Aerotek Staffing

Grand Rapids, MI 12/2013 – 12/2016

Recruiter

Develop recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through internal candidate tracking systems in addition to utilizing outside resources ranging from job boards to career fairs.

Responsible for the sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates from various backgrounds including engineering, skilled trades, office professional, and general production employees.

Held accountable to measured activity goals consisting of call volume, candidate submittals, successful placements, and candidate retention/customer service goals.

Evaluate candidates’ strengths, skills, and interests by conducting phone interviews, professional reference checks, and personally interviewing candidates to ensure match with customer requirements.

Negotiate wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates, and gain commitment from candidates for current and future requirements.

Identifying top accounts, target skill sets, key market segments, and assess clients staffing requirements.

Aid in the training and development of over 25 internal recruiters from initial onboarding throughout their tenure.

Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.

Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.

Education

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 08/2006 – 12/2010

Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering

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