Jena’ Ford
Jená Ford
Phoenix, AZ 85020
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
I possess the ability to operate successfully in a high volume, fast paced environment with multiple deadlines requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to create and implement processes that meet time sensitive objectives and a high degree of client and candidate satisfaction. Experienced national recruiter with focus on full cycle desk recruitment, sourcing, strategy, operations, candidate experience, client experience, leadership, staffing, Human Resources, onboarding new employees and new hire orientation. RECRUITING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:
Source candidates through various specialized recruiting sources and networking
Work closely with hiring managers (as internal clients) to understand staffing needs, skills, knowledge, and abilities required per open position.
Lead recruiting strategy and operational issues related to OFCCP- compliant consideration process.
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
Build networking pipeline to identify qualified passive candidates – extensive use of LinkedIn
Tracking and communicating interview confirmations and changes
Managing the application, assessment and interview process to ensure a positive candidate experience
Managing the Applicant Tracking System: tracking all candidate resumes, applications, emails, etc.
Posting all positions to internal and external sites, specific to targeted workforce:
Report on ROI per posting and site
Updating/changing posting as needed based on applicant flow
Coordination of the company orientation programs
Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the HRIS portal
Maintain and update comprehensive set of procedures and tools for HR and TA departments EDUCATION:
1990-1993 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Undergraduate study in Foreign Affairs, with a Minor in French. SKILLS:
● MS Office Suite
● Salesforce
● HR Platforms: PeopleSoft, Oracle HR, UltiPro, ADP, iCIMS, Taleo and UKG (Ultimate)
● Applicant Tracking Systems: Taleo, Kenexa, iRecruitment, BrassRing, CATS, ApplicantStack, UKG and iCIMS
● Sourcing Sites: LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, Dice, CareerBuilder, SHRM, theLadders.com, egrabber.com, jobsinthemoney.com, Beyond.com, Inside ARM
• Executive Placement Recruitment: Cold-sourcing and placement of executive roles: EXPERIENCE:
1/2024 – current Ally Pediatric Therapy
Recruiter
Responsible for securing viable talent for all roles within corporate support setting and clinical support setting for ABA Therapy company that has 9 clinics in Arizona. This organization is Private Equity Owned and has high visibility of placing leadership and corporate positions. Duties include posting creative job board openings, niche branding and networking for top talent, negotiation all aspects of offer package, coordination of training and accountability for early term attrition. 2
Jena’ Ford
9/2021 - 4/2023 CorroHealth
Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist
Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process for corporate positions within healthcare revenue services organization. Responsible for job intake with hiring leaders, creating a creative candidate pipeline, coordination of virtual panel interviews and creative offer negotiations for a remote workforce. 4/2018 - 9/2021 Matrix Medical Network
Corporate Recruiter
Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process for corporate positions for a healthcare services organization. Responsible for job intake with hiring leaders, creating candidate pipeline, coordination of interviews and negotiation for acceptance of offers.
1/2014 – 2/2018 nThrive (formerly Adreima)
Talent Acquisition Partner (acquisition by nThrive)
Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process including sourcing top talent in clinical and finance realm for full cycle revenue management hospital consulting company. 2/2013 – 9/2013 ARS National
Talent Selection Specialist (site closed due to performance issues)
Manage a successful sourcing strategy that generates a qualified candidate pool every month, including on-line job boards, local communities networking, and industry-specific targeting. 4/2010 – 12/2012 Cigna OnSite Health Care
Senior Recruiter/ HR Consultant (division was acquired and there was a reduction in force)
Recruit and screen quality contract staff to meet client's needs for biometric health screenings for weekly needs on a national basis. High volume clinical staff recruitment. 1998- 2010 Recruiter roles in varying industries – these were contract roles due to the economic downturn:
• Hospitals for clinical and administrative support staff
• Airline – assisted with sourcing, screening and placement of all Finance hiring needs (high requisition load)
• Staffing agency -6 consecutive years, providing placement of Light Industrial and Administrative staff
• GE Franchise division – assisted with HR Operations tasks and recruitment needs- to include placement of Purchaser and Land Surveyor for the acquisition of future gas franchises