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At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Our Purpose Is People. Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people. As a leading global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions, UKG’s award-winning Pro, Dimensions, and Ready solutions help tens of thousands of organizations across geographies and in every industry drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline the payroll process, and help make work a better, more connected experience for everyone. With more than 12,000 employees around the globe, UKG’s inclusive workplace culture has led to numerous awards, including consecutive years ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more, visit www.ukg.com.

At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Our Purpose Is People. With more than 12,000 employees around the globe, UKG’s inclusive workplace culture has led to numerous awards, including consecutive years ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more, visit www.ukg.com.

Ultimate Software is a cloud provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions. Ultimate’s award-winning UltiPro delivers HR, payroll, talent, compensation, and time and labor management solutions that seamlessly connect people with the information and resources they need to work more effectively.Founded in 1990, Ultimate’s team has grown to more than 3,000 people who are dedicated to improving the personal work experience for you and your employees through our technology and services.Ultimate Software's People First Culture has received these prestigious awards:• In 2018, ranked #3 on FORTUNE’s list of the “Best Places to Work"• In 2016, ranked #1 on FORTUNE’s list of the “10 Best Large Workplaces in Technology.” Created by FORTUNE and Great Places to Work, organizations are ranked based entirely on employee feedback• In 2015, ranked on FORTUNE’s 2015 “100 Fastest-Growing Companies” list. Now in it’s 19th year, the list recognizes public companies with the most stellar three-year profit, revenue, and growth rate• In 2015, earned a Leader rating from Nucleus Research in its annual Technology Value Matrix. Nucleus evaluated 20 HCM vendors based on the usability and functionality of their applications

 Head of Talent Acquisitions for 800 + employee Hawaii division in the leading global luxury travel retail organization in a 7- person Human Resources department, responsible for 800 + employee division wide Responsible for the sourcing, recruitment, and hiring and on- boarding of talent at all levels for Hawaii division. (Waikiki Galleria, Honolulu Airport, Waikiki & Kahului Airport, Maui locations).  Coordinated division’s transition to train all current hiring managers on new online applicant tracking and interviewing system (Taleo) as part of global working group.  Responsible for identifying process improvements; maintenance of Taleo System database and updating hiring mangers on training for system. Responsible for multiple division and corporate-wide projects: executed within human resources (random drug screening;, reclassification of departments positions and salaries; internal transfer; promotions; cost of hire; and market analysis including presentations on recommendations)  Developed a 30/60/90 day new hire touch base program to promote retention Revamped and successfully roll out a new series of exit interview questions to connect with company’s current yearly employee survey.  Participate in corporate work group project, updating LinkedIn Profiles for company symmetry.  Responsible for maintaining relationships with hiring managers as well as brand managers across several luxury industries (beauty, travel souvenirs, fashion. Luxury leather goods)  Certified in talent assessment program (Talent +) used as a tool to assist in management of new executive and management level new hires and current employees development.

Responsible for assisting students with resume preparation, job search/research, and interviewing techniques. Also assist in planning and participating in school events (i.e. Orientations, job fairs, program Advisory meetings, Graduations). Assists in permanent employment in their field of study upon graduation. Responsible for contacting employers in the community via telephone or site visits and maintaining a database of job opportunities and referrals for students and graduates.Key Responsibilities:Execute high volume of outbound phone calls to employers and graduatesReceive inbound calls from prospective employers and graduates seeking employment assistance Follow-up on employment leads and set appointments Uncover prospective employers needs and overcome objections Evaluate daily activity against standards and personal sales goals Assist with professional development activities Coordinate and conduct scheduled resume preparation, interviewing techniques, job search/research, and other career development sessions in the classroom Track and document employer and graduate activities throughout hiring process Routine follow-up with employers and graduates to assess the effectiveness of candidate matching

Responsible for recruiting of Administrative, Accounting and Legal and Customer Service positions. Handled National Recruiting, which consist of concise and detailed phone interviewing and reference checking with candidates across the country. Search and screen out viable candidates for a broad spectrum of client industries.Key Responsibilities:Verify that candidates meets or exceeds each qualification the client is searching forSet up in person interviews, phone screenings and if needed 2nd or 3rd interviews with clients and candidates.Handled all client contact and maintained excellent customer service relationships with clientsResponsible for quoting bill rates and negotiation of rates as well as contract termsManaged and maintained quality candidates for our Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire positions

Responsible for recruiting of administrative, customer service positions. Evaluated daily on volume of incoming and outgoing calls to potential employment recruits. Sourced and researched resumes and clients openings for potential employees and clients. Handled receiving and inputting of temporary and temp to hire employees weekly timecards. Handled all employment applications, immigration and citizenship documentation validation using multiple government sources. Key Responsibilities:Execute high volume of outbound phone calls to potential employers and employeesAssisted Sales Manager with pitching to new clientsRetained all current and company clientele by having weekly and bi weekly quality check at client work sitesHandled all interview process on a daily basis as well as placementsHandled all weekly payroll for our branchMaintained schedule for interviews on a weekly basis in order to make sure all recruiting numbers were met Responsible for auditing of all of I-9 and correct tax information of all new applicants