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TORNEKIA THOMAS
**************@*****.*** 832-***-**** Houston, United States 77070
Seasoned recruiting professional with proactive, flexible and hardworking approach to accomplishing employer hiring objectives. Works well with job boards, LinkedIn and ATS systems. Skilled in coaching, overseeing and encouraging successful recruiters.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Recruiting and Sourcing
Job Description Development
Team Collaboration
Employee Orientation
Recruitment Management
Relocation Package Development
New Hire Onboarding
Pre-employment Screening
Salary Negotiation
Verbal and Written Communication
Employment Data Tracking
Recruitment Strategies
Background Checks
Emerus Holdings Houston, United States
Sr HR Recruiter
04/2015 - 03/2022
Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations. Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions. Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software. Contacted job applicants to inform of application status. Maintained current calendar of job fairs and employment opportunities in each state.
Led recruitment team and trained, mentored and developed new advisors. Memorial Hermann Katy, TX
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
01/2015 - 12/2017
Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software. Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results. Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals. Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates. Managed recurring HR processes.
Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity. Summary
Skills
Experience
Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing and foster problem resolution. Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Houston, TX
HR Assistant
02/2013 - 07/2014
Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date.
Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires. Conducted job applicant background checks in accordance with policy and procedures.
Drove employee feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims.
Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations. Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
Initialized background checks for potential new hires. Submitted monthly, quarterly and weekly reports to management for mandatory reporting.
Assisted with administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
Coordinated new employee onboarding with orientation scheduling and preparation.
Supported recruitment with resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate job offers.
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General
Hospital Houston, TX
EMT-Basic/EMT-Basic/HR Assistant
04/2001 - 11/2012
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients. Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other incidents to provide time-sensitive management of acute illness or injury.
Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires. Conducted job applicant background checks in accordance with policy and procedures.
Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process. Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Assisted with employee termination process to drive consistency and reduce discrimination claims.
Developed job postings, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions.
Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations. Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
Initialized background checks for potential new hires. Prepared and submitted final payment and benefits allocations for employees upon termination.
Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
Supported recruitment with resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate job offers.
Verified previous employers and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.
Columbia High School West Columbia, Tx
High School Diploma
05/1993
American University Institute Schaumburg, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration
Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX
Some College (No Degree) in EMT Course
Education and Training