Sammy Kilgore
719-***-**** adty9b@r.postjobfree.com
Woodland Park, CO 80863 www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-kilgore-26ba67146/
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) GENERALIST RECRUITER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Results-oriented and solutions-focused Human Resources professional with recruiting and talent acquisition experience in support of the Hospitality industry. Detail-oriented and independently driven partner, adept at leveraging a hands-on background in administrative assistance and clerical support with organization and time management skills, to prioritize, coordinate, and manage special projects and events. Creative and enthusiastic team player and motivated individual contributor, aligning with internal and external stakeholders across functions and hierarchies to facilitate business objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human Resources Management Strategic Sourcing Recruiting Talent Acquisition Engagement
Employee Relations Research Project Management Event Planning and Management Hospitality
Computer Literacy Social Media Marketing Administrative Assistance Reporting Communication Public Speaking Customer Service Change Management Learning and Development Training Organizational Learning Cross Functional Collaboration Partnerships Team Building and Leadership
EXPERIENCE
Vacasa, Remote March 2020 - November 2022
Recruiter
Managed full life cycle recruiting for new talent, sourcing resumes, interviewing candidates, making offers, closing on employment contracts, and coordinating relocations.
Built and maintained strong partnerships with hiring managers.
Conducted interviews for all potential candidates.
Consulted hiring managers and communicated regarding hiring needs.
Reported on statuses and processes within each area.
Vacasa Wyndham Vacation Rentals Acquisition, Steamboat Springs, CO Nov. 2017 - March 2020
Human Resources Generalist
Maintained the employee lifecycle for all employees from processing background checks, I9 verifications, onboarding, badging, and training, through employee changes. Processed payroll.
Reported and documented employee investigations.
Established and fostered strong partnerships with leaders, management teams, and employees.
Assisted teams with all aspects of employee relations.
Maximized understanding of employment law components and remained informed for each area.
Supported continuous process improvement and build tools for system efficiencies and enhancements.
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Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Steamboat Springs, CO April 2016 – November 2017
Human Resources Coordinator
Sustained operations for the West Region as a support to the HR team and operations alike.
Responsibilities included:
• Data entry and employee file maintenance
• Workers Comp reporting, OSHA Reporting, UI Claims, Assisting with investigations
• Facilitate onboarding for all new hires
• Facilitate instructor led trainings
• Maintain compliance to organizational, state, and federal policies.
• Managed Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in compliance with company and legal mandates.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Steamboat Springs, CO August 2014 - April 2016
Sales Administration Coordinator
Sustained operations, providing clerical and administrative assistance across the sales organization.
Optimized knowledge of multiple systems to perform credit checks, run contracts, and manage daily reporting.
Entered, organized, mailed, and recorded daily deals and contracts.
Organized the guest gift bank and ensured gifts were properly accounted for at the end of each day.
Maintained daily reports requiring detailed organization.
Coordinated and supported budgeting, invoicing, and bill pay.
Managed Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in compliance with company and legal mandates.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Steamboat Springs, CO, Guest Services Agent
Kids Vacation Club, Steamboat Springs, CO, Daycare Attendant
EDUCATION
(Candidate) Master of Education (MEd), Organizational Learning, Performance and Change
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs, CO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member of Amnesty International CMC Steamboat Springs Chapter