In my role as an HR Generalist, I provide comprehensive support in Employee Relations, Recruiting, Sick Leave Claims Management, and Attendance Management, collaborating closely with divisional managers and HR teams. My key responsibilities include:Employee Relations: Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, documenting findings, recommending courses of action, and following up on resolutions.Attendance Management: Oversee aspects of attendance management, ensuring consistency and fairness in adherence to company policies.Internal Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for employees, addressing concerns and liaising with production management to ensure smooth communication and the effective administration of plant systems.Record Maintenance: Organize and maintain office records, files, and documentation to ensure accessibility and compliance with company policies.Policy and Compliance: Communicate HR policies, procedures, and applicable laws to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.Exit Interviews: Conduct exit interviews and provide management with valuable insights and recommendations based on employee feedback.Ethical Standards: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all HR activities, ensuring compliance with the Canadian Solar Solutions Code of Business Conduct.Safety & Compliance: Adhere to environmental, health, and safety rules and policies, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.Leave/Return to Work: Manage employee leave and return-to-work plans, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with legal requirements.HR Audits: Actively participate in HR audit activities, ensuring that all HR functions are properly documented and compliant with internal and external standards.Legal Consultation: Consult legal counsel as needed to ensure the company's HR practices are legally sound.

In my role as a Workforce Development Specialist, I was responsible for promoting social equity through workforce development initiatives targeting emerging populations. Key responsibilities included:Workforce Development: Conducted intakes and occupational assessments to assess individual needs, developed and facilitated workforce development workshops, and provided job placement assistance for individuals facing barriers to employment, such as those with criminal justice backgrounds, veterans, homeless individuals, and those recovering from substance abuse.Employer & Community Engagement: Cultivated strong relationships with employers, RBCA members, and community partners to identify job opportunities and ensure sustainable employment outcomes for participants.Strategic Job Development: Conducted strategic job development and placement assistance, focusing on high-demand occupations and emerging job market trends for individuals facing employment challenges.Work Readiness & Life Skills Coaching: Coordinated and facilitated work readiness curriculum, including life skills training, job coaching, and motivational support, to help clients enhance their employability and prepare for long-term career success.Networking & Job Fairs: Organized and participated in job fairs and networking events to connect participants with potential employers, increasing job placement opportunities.

In my role as a Skilled Trades Recruiter, I was responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates in a variety of skilled trades positions, including Welders, Machine Operators, HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Forklift Operators, Painters, and Truck Equipment Installers. Key accomplishments and responsibilities included:Candidate Sourcing & Screening: Sourced and screened candidates through job boards, job fairs, referrals, and networking to build and maintain a high-quality candidate pool for skilled trades positions.Interviewing & Assessment: Conducted weekly in-person interviews to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit for specific roles.Job Order Management: Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and ensure job postings were attractive, accurate, and up-to-date.Client & Candidate Coordination: Scheduled client interviews, collected feedback, generated offers, and managed the onboarding process to ensure smooth placements.Relationship Management: Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, including regular on-site visits, business meetings, and occasional travel to foster long-term partnerships.Recruitment Metrics & Reporting: Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities and metrics, ensuring clear tracking of progress and success rates.Sales & Client Engagement: Consistently built client relationships through weekly outreach (25-50 connections), regular job order updates, and proactive communication to ensure client satisfaction and retention.Client Engagement & Business Development: Conducted client visits, tours, and business meetings to maintain strong working relationships and identify new opportunities for recruitment.

Conducted face to face interviews, recruited, screened, and recommended external candidatesfor warehouse, skilled trade, and clerical positions.Placed employment ads in appropriate sources -ZipRecruiter and Texas Workforce. Partneredwith non-profit organizations and community services as well as local job fairs.Reason for leaving – contract ended because lost major account and unable to support salary.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I was accountable for identifying, developing, and supporting top talent for open requisitions, ensuring timely and efficient hiring. Key responsibilities included:Full-Cycle Recruiting: Sourced and screened top talent through various channels, including Workday, Indeed, job boards, and professional networking groups.Candidate & Client Relations: Ensured a positive experience for both candidates and clients by maintaining frequent communication, providing regular updates, and following up to address business needs.Recruitment Reporting: Tracked and reported weekly recruitment progress to internal stakeholders, offering clear insights into candidate pipelines and recruitment efforts.Innovative Sourcing: Employed best practice recruiting methods to develop creative, effective sourcing strategies and execute full life-cycle recruiting.Collaboration: Partnered with the Talent Acquisition team, participating in team meetings, training calls, and collaborative events to continuously improve recruitment processes and team performance.Requisition Management: Managed job postings, cross-posting, and requisition activity to ensure job listings were current and accurate across all platforms.Time Management: Organized and prioritized workloads to ensure deadlines were met and open requisitions were filled in a timely manner.

As a Recruitment Specialist, I managed the full recruitment cycle for warehouse, administrative, light industrial, seasonal, and temporary roles. Key responsibilities included:Order Fulfillment & Business Development: Took and filled job orders, managed the order lifecycle, and resolved issues while developing business through service calls and candidate marketing.Job Posting & Applicant Support: Assisted with job postings on the company website, responded to online applications, and helped candidates navigate the application process by identifying and resolving roadblocks.Screening & Interviewing: Conducted telephone screenings, scheduled interviews, and coordinated meetings to assess candidate qualifications and fit.Client & Candidate Engagement: Attended job fairs and made visits to client sites to build relationships and identify new recruitment opportunities.Onboarding & Compliance: Managed the onboarding process, including new hire orientations, ensuring compliance with company standards and employment laws.Background Checks & Verification: Conducted background screenings, drug tests, and reference checks to ensure candidates meet company and legal standards.

As a Customer Service Specialist, I was responsible for providing exceptional service to both clients and colleagues, ensuring efficient communication and issue resolution. Key responsibilities included:Client Engagement & Documentation: Interviewed new clients to gather necessary documentation and establish next steps based on their needs, ensuring a smooth intake process.Correspondence Creation: Authored various forms of correspondence, including memos, letters, emails, fact sheets, and client profiles to support client communication and documentation.Issue Resolution: Addressed client inquiries and resolved issues with accuracy and efficiency, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.Promotion to Personal Injury: Transferred to the Personal Injury department based on demonstrated efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional customer service skills.

Filled orders quickly and with qualified candidates. Maintained fill rate. ensuring long-term client satisfaction by managing orders to successful completion. Work on call as needed to provide service to customer. Generated qualified leads for sales. Participated in branch meetings and contributed ideas on how to win, grow and protect the business.

As a Senior Recruiter, I partnered with hiring managers to develop and execute recruiting strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and needs. Key responsibilities included:Full-Cycle Recruiting: Identified, screened, interviewed, and hired qualified candidates for various roles, converting temporary employees into full-time positions.Recruitment Strategy & Reporting: Developed and executed recruiting strategies, prepared and analyzed performance and recruitment metrics, and maintained comprehensive documentation and reports.Employee Onboarding & Orientation: Facilitated bi-weekly new employee orientations, ensuring smooth transitions and thorough introductions to company culture and processes.Account & Employee Retention: Managed major accounts with over 75 employees, conducting bi-weekly check-ins, observing orientations, and monitoring attendance to make targeted recommendations for improving employee retention and satisfaction.Background Checks & Documentation: Managed reference checks, background screenings, and prepared new job descriptions to ensure compliance and alignment with company standards.

Assisted organization hiring managers and HR teams with securing services of quality candidates who met organizational needs for diverse positions. Utilized strategic methods to identify, recruit, and establish qualified candidate pools. Developed candidate and client relationships that enabled flexible and complete staffing solutions for every level of experience. Attended networking events and career fairs, and maintained applicant tracking system and candidate documentation.● Supported $1M+ national aviation account, as well as manufacturing, administrative, skilled trade, and warehouse accounts.● Maintained fill rate of 90% or higher by securing qualified candidates for consideration.