Julie Ford
***********@*****.*** 586-***-**** Chesterfield, MI 48047 linkedin.com/in/juliemford/
Talent Acquisition Recruiting Coordinator Onboarding Specialist
Cornerstone RPO Remote
Talent Acquisition Coordinator I-Contract Feb 2025–April 11, 2025
•Streamlined the onboarding process for over 130 employees during a large-scale merger of two health companies (1,100 personnel), leveraging Workday to efficiently submit background checks.
•Conduct thorough verification of educational qualifications for assigned employees to ensure compliance.
•Ensure timely completion of drug tests and vaccination records for employees under my responsibility.
•Coordinate background checks through Sterling, addressing any discrepancies and ensuring seamless onboarding.
Robert Half, Remote
Background Verification Specialist I -Contract Nov 2024 –Jan 31, 2025
•Conduct thorough background checks with addendum and profile validations adhering to company policies ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
•Leverage tools Domo, Salesforce, Sharepoint, and Docusign to manage and track verification processes and maintain notes of verification activities.
Menzies Mission, Remote
HR Coordinator & Recruiter – Volunteer March 2024 –Nov 2024
•Evaluate volunteer candidates’ resumes, assess qualifications, and conduct preliminary interview screenings for current HR and Administrative openings.
•Manage and organize over 30 resumes, cover letters, and portfolios on Google Drive, ensuring they are well-maintained and easily accessible.
•Handle HR-related onboarding documentation and create instructional videos on Loom to guide new hires through the onboarding process.
•Update and revise job listings for remote UI/UX design, finance, and legal roles on VolunteerMatch and Idealist.
Ascension, Remote
Candidate Experience Coordinator June 2021 - December 2023
•Reviewed over 2,000 healthcare job requisitions to ensure accuracy during the ATS conversion from PeopleSoft to ICIMS.
•Prepared and delivered 2,000 offer letters for both nonexempt and exempt healthcare positions.
•Served as the recruiting coordinator for three talent advisors in the Florida market, building strong relationships with hiring managers, HR assistants, and teams focused on license compliance and occupational health.
•Managed the onboarding process for up to 60 new hires using ICIMS, including offer acceptance, I-9 verification, background checks via Universal, and occupational health screenings through Ready Set, while ensuring compliance with SLAs.
•Coordinated with new hires, internal transfers, and vendor partners to ensure all candidates met the required licensure, education, and certification standards for their positions.
Medtronic, Remote, Contract
Tier II Assessor (Employee COVID Health Assessor) March 2021 - May 2021
•Gathered COVID symptom history and other relevant health information from employees, provided instructions for isolation or self-quarantine, and made necessary referrals for testing and contact tracing.
•Kept regular contact with employees with open cases, maintaining detailed notes to facilitate their return to work as soon as possible.
DHL Express, Remote, Contract
Onboarding/Recruiting Coordinator August 2020 - January 2021
•Improved the new hire onboarding experience by accurately entering data into the Sterling application system and streamlining the background check process.
•Enhanced the candidate experience by reviewing and tracking the status of background checks, following up with candidates on their progress, and clearly communicating the requirements needed to move forward with employment.
Art Van Furniture, Warren, MI
Human Resources Administrative Assistant May 2007 - March 2020
•Worked closely with the hiring manager to efficiently onboard new team members by processing applications, scheduling interviews, extending job offers, monitor drug testing and conducting background checks. Utilized applicant tracking systems Pangea, Taleo, and Silkroad to streamline and manage recruitment workflows.
•Conducted 6 to 10 new hire orientations weekly using Microsoft PowerPoint, which involved processing onboarding paperwork, reviewing benefits, creating ID badges, entering I-9 forms into E-Verify, providing uniforms, and submitting orientation hours to payroll.
•Managed documentation and prepared reports on personnel activities, including staffing, recruitment, performance evaluations, and turnover, using Microsoft Excel and Word.
•Assisted over 1,000 employees with inquiries related to payroll, uniforms, benefit enrollment, and FMLA.
•Entered promotions, transfers, and corrective action records into the AS400 system with accuracy, ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational policies.
•Sent monthly billing statements for porter and team lead uniforms via email.
•Earned the top performer award for three consecutive years by fostering strong relationships and improving processes.
EDUCATION
Madonna University Livonia, MI, Bachelor of Arts