Heather Merrick, Mba, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Alexandria, Va, Us

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Wyoming, Michigan, Us

As the Managing Director for the Grand Rapids, MI, location of Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, I lead a team of recruiters and HR consultants to partner with clients in providing solutions for recruiting and retaining top-notch talent, including training, workforce development, and recruitment strategies. I also provide consultation on HR policy development; best practices for employee engagement, organizational development, talent acquisition, and succession management; Veteran hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives; and HR strategy for business success. Our team focuses on sourcing, recruiting, and placing exceptional candidates in manufacturing leadership, operations, human resources, engineering, supply chain, & information technology positions throughout West Michigan. Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, is proud to serve the West Michigan business community with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent. The Grand Rapids, MI Express office was founded in 1996 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and helping businesses find the people and human resource services they need. Our Grand Rapids office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Grand Rapids was chosen as a BBB Torch Award winner in 2015, 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan in 2011 through 2021, and 101 Best & Brightest Elite Winner for Engagement & Commitment; Communication & Shared Vision; Strategic Company Performance; Community Involvement; Employee Enrichment, Engagement, & Retention; and Recruitment, Selection, & Orientation. In 2018, Express Grand Rapids was also recognized as a National 101 Best & Brightest Winner.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

As the Managing Director for Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, I partner with clients to provide solutions for recruiting and retaining top-notch talent, including training, workforce development, and recruitment strategies. I also provide consultation on HR policy development; best practices for employee engagement, organizational development, talent acquisition, and succession management; Veteran hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives; and HR strategy for business success. Our team focuses on sourcing, recruiting, and placing exceptional candidates in manufacturing leadership, operations, human resources, engineering, supply chain, & information technology positions throughout West Michigan. Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, is proud to serve the West Michigan business community with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent. The Grand Rapids, MI Express office was founded in 1996 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and helping businesses find the people and human resource services they need. Our Grand Rapids office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Grand Rapids was chosen as a BBB Torch Award winner in 2015, 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan in 2011 through 2020, and 101 Best & Brightest Elite Winner in 2010 for Engagement & Commitment, 2011 for Community Involvement, 2012 for Communication & Shared Vision, 2013 for Strategic Company Performance, 2014 for Community Involvement, 2015 for Employee Enrichment, Engagement, & Retention, 2016 for Recruitment, Selection, & Orientation, and 2017 for Communication. In 2018, Express Grand Rapids was recognized as a National 101 Best & Brightest Winner.

Wyoming, Mi, Us

Recruiting/Account Management Responsibilities: I conduct phone and face to face interviews, review resumes, track and screen applicants, source candidates (searching for applicants in external and internal databases), write and revise job descriptions, update job postings, schedule interviews, verify professional references and credentials, attend job fairs and events, and create & document internal processes to better serve our clients and candidates. I also interact with clients in-person, online, and over the phone in order to meet their recruiting/staffing needs effectively.My recruiting and account management responsibilities also include government contracts. MBS is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), in addition to holding 8(a) certification. We have successfully fulfilled 3 placement contracts for the Michigan Army National Guard in Lansing, MI.Digital Media/Marketing Responsibilities: In March 2012, my role expanded to include digital media marketing and communications. My responsibilities include content marketing for the company blog, website, and social media sites, as well as engaging and communicating with our online audiences. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and through our blog for all the latest updates!I am also responsible for designing print and online marketing materials through Adobe CreativeSuite, in addition to writing and editing copy/content.

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

I worked as the Human Resources Intern from May 2011 to August 2011. During this time, I developed a survey for Spartan Stores' wholesale/distribution customers regarding HR services and used the results to develop a comprehensive proposal for an HR services offering to Spartan Stores' customers. I collaborated across departments (HR, business development, account management, finance, diversity & inclusion, sustainability) to create both the survey and develop the proposal, which includes services to be provided, budgets, and marketing the offering. I then presented the proposal to both the HR team and Spartan Stores senior management team (including the CEO) at the end of the internship.Other activities included developing two training workshops, conducting phone screenings for job applicants, observing and conducting initial candidate interviews for positions within Spartan Stores, working with the sustainability committee to plan and market an associate event, and volunteering at the Michigan Special Olympics Summer Games. Creating the HR services offering allowed me to use both my HR management degree and my marketing degree. The proposal was based on a customer needs survey and an understanding of the HR disciplines. Marketing the HR services to both current and potential wholesale/distribution customers required an understanding of business-to-business sales and media campaigns.As a temporary Risk Management Clerk from September 2011 to October 2011, I provided administrative assistance for both worker's compensation and general liability claims, as well as health & safety inspections/audits. I added and edited claims in the Citrix STARS system, created and maintained Excel spreadsheets, and provided support for other administrative tasks as necessary.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As an active duty Soldier, I deployed to Iraq in support of OIF III and OIF 06-08. I acted as a subject matter expert in human intelligence collection, as well as Arabic translation, throughout both deployments. I also served as team leader and then squad leader due to promotions. My responsibilities varied but focused primarily on creating a handbook (standard operating procedure) for a team of 7; conducting interviews, debriefings, and interrogations; translating both written and verbal communications between English and Arabic; managing conflict situations; and maintaining accountability for $15,000 worth of equipment. Additional responsibilities, both deployed and stateside, included training and professional development for junior Soldiers, performance reviews/evaluations, award recommendations, disciplinary actions, and inventory management.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Human Resource Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Hr Management & Marketing

Aa, Arabic