Cynthia A. Henderson, PHR
***** ******* **. ***** ****, PA 16438
Phone: 814-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cynthia-henderson-phr-442b10a
Professional Summary
Seasoned Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Professional with extensive experience across diverse industries such as automotive, custom capital equipment, plastic injection molding, and metal processing. Specializes in engineering, technical, operational, and manufacturing roles. Skilled in sourcing and onboarding top-tier candidates from entry-level to senior management.
Core Competencies
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Candidate Sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter and CareerBuilder)
Full-Cycle Recruiting
HR Generalist Functions
Employee Onboarding & Orientation
Employee Relations
Process Improvement
Job Posting & Job Board Strategy
Interview Coordination & Coaching
Employee Recognition & Engagement
Regulatory Compliance (Unemployment Claims, HR Audits)
Engineering & Manufacturing Recruiting
HRIS Systems
Professional Experience
Technical Recruiter (Remote)
Advantage Technical – Vehicle Services Group, Southfield, MI
May 2021 to August 2024
Specialized in recruiting for operational and technical roles within the Vehicle Services industry, including automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and other related sectors
Successfully filled positions such as Engineers, HR professionals, Operational Managers, IT Professionals, Sales Managers, Supply Chain Professionals, and Service Technicians
Utilized job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and Monster to source candidates
Conducted Position Review Consultations (PRC) with client Hiring Managers and HR to align recruiting strategies with organizational goals
Ranked #1 in Vehicle Services for the highest Direct Hire fees in 2023.
Actively contributed to the Recruiting Steering Committee to enhance recruitment strategies and streamline processes
HR Generalist
C&J Industries, Meadville, PA
March 2020 to May 2021
Managed full-cycle recruitment for both direct and temporary employees across multiple departments
Led onboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration of new hires into the company culture
Coordinated benefit enrollment with external vendors & managed employee recognition programs.
Assisted in HRIS data management, including record keeping, updates, and reporting.
Supported the Safety Committee to implement workplace safety initiatives
Provided employee relations support and handled workplace inquiries and issues.
Senior Engineering & Operations Recruiter (Remote)
TxMQ Staffing - Engineering and Manufacturing Division, Amherst, NY
November 2016 to March 2020
Recruited candidates for a broad range of engineering, operations, and technical manufacturing roles, including Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers and Plant Managers
Utilized Boolean searches on job boards to identify and engage qualified candidates
Coordinated all phases of the recruitment process, including posting job openings, conducting interviews, and providing coaching
Maintained a strong pipeline of candidates to fulfill current and future hiring needs
Education
B.B.A. in Business Management with a Minor in Human Resources
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Certifications
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
LinkedIn Recruiter
ATS Systems: Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Monster
HRIS Systems
Additional Experience Available Upon Request