Melissa Schafer Email & Phone Number

United States

North Sydney, Nsw, Au

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Position eliminated due to reorganization.Managed end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, selection, presentation, and closing of candidates for positions at all organizational levels. Collaborated with the HR team to identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process. Developed and implemented strategic initiatives and sourcing strategies to acquire diverse talent across the enterprise at locations in UT, NY, LA, MN, Canada.• Established business partnerships by developing and maintaining relationships at all levels of the organization. • Coordinated onsite and virtual career fairs to attract a diverse pool of top talent. • Collaborated with staffing agencies on recruiting efforts. • Functioned as a company ambassador to support recruitment efforts and implement diversity strategies. • Coordination and implementation of internship program, outreach, and diversity programs.

Overland Park, Ks, Us

• Established successful business partnerships by developing and maintaining effective interpersonal and working relationships at all levels of the organization.• Increased working knowledge of industry by participating in networking events; attending professional associations, coordinate onsite and virtual career fairs to attract diverse top talent.• Served as company ambassador assisting with the recruiting efforts and diversity strategy. Lead and drive Recruiting initiatives. Coordinate with staffing agencies, as necessary.implement strategic initiatives and sourcing strategies to acquire diverse talent across the enterprise. Utilize company partnerships to proactively build candidate pipelines for critical and front line positions.Establish successful business partnerships by developing and maintaining effective interpersonal and working relationships at all levels of the organization. Increase working knowledge of industry by participating in networking events; attending professional associations, coordinate onsite and virtual career fairs to attract diverse top talent. Company ambassador assisting with the recruiting efforts and diversity strategy. Lead and drive Recruiting initiatives.

Gresham, Or, Us

Conducted data gathering and analysis to generate comprehensive reports in support of effective decision-making. Ensured strict adherence to established policies and standards while overseeing leaves, benefits, and recruitment of top talent. • Handled requisition load of thirty plus positions.

Springfield, Mo, Us

Position eliminated due to COVID.Led, conceptualized, and operationalized all processes, policies, and best practices, while overseeing the implementation of various systems, Enhanced efficiency of evaluation and strategizing skills and improved routine hiring operations by taking applicant tracking system at a functioning platform with minimal expertise of software, including adding status codes, templates, automated responses, onboarding paperwork and pre-screening questions, and EEO categories. • Formulated and executed efficient hiring procedures and strategies, while ensuring compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and AAP regulations, and communicating these policies to hiring managers and leadership. • Streamlined onboarding for newly recruited staff by automating driver qualification files, motor vehicle record checks, and drug testing procedures, resulting in significant time savings. • Led orientation programs and training employees. • Outreach and diversity program implementation.

Lenexa, Kansas, Us

Spearheaded hiring for over thirty positions a month for KS. Consulted with directors, managers, and CEOs to determine hiring needs for the corporation. Utilized extensive professional expertise to streamline manual procedures, such as offer letter creation and interview management, by transitioning them into automated operations. • Established partnerships with colleges, leading diversity network outreach, and implementing marketing strategies.• Monitored staff performance and made compensation recommendations based on completion of assigned tasks.

Developed and established an entire department, including the implementation of all processes, systems, and policies from the ground up. Partnered with hiring managers and HR to identify recruitment needs and candidate "must-haves".• Directed end-to-end recruitment activities for over fifty-six positions each month, while fostering positive employee relations through management of engagement activities and focus groups.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Launched and administered a Military Apprenticeship Program in partnership with the Department of Labor and Disabled American Veterans. Utilized funds from the GI Bill to facilitate higher pay during training sessions, resulting in a successful rollout and implementation. Evaluated current hiring operations and made corrective actions for generating desired results. Recruited and hired for positions in KS, MO, TX and NE. • Accomplished AA objectives mid-year by strategizing and executing recruitment plans and procedures. • Contributed to company progress by executing an outreach partnership lunch and learn to leverage opportunities. • Played a key role in developing hiring procedures, improvements, and military apprenticeship program. • Outreach and diversity program implementation.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Led critical HR functions such as performance management, employee relations, staffing, policy administration, and training. Ensured appropriate staffing levels, optimized employee engagement, and implemented strategies to drive cultural changes. • Revamped the daily recruiting process by upgrading the basic ATS into a fully functional platform.

Managed all aspects of the business including customer service, inventory, shipping, and vendor management. Supervised six team members.

Englewood, Co, Us

Position eliminated due to reorganization.Created fully functional department, including processes, systems, and policies. Sourced potential candidates from various channels, such as social media and professional platforms with the focus of company values to work on mining sites. Recruited and hired for positions in the Southwest region of the US.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

Recruiting highly skilled employees, hiring between 800-1200 new hires every year for various locations including AK, Russia, and Canada. Executed internship and apprenticeship programs by overseeing all operations from conception to completion. • Augmented working productivity of employees by delivering yearly HR training on annual harassment, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, Leave of Absence, Diversity, and other topics.• Employee investigations.• Supervising and overseeing organizational drug testing program and DOT program.• Functioned as main point of contact for development and administration of benefits open enrollment.