Enhance the recruitment experience for internal partners and external candidates.

* Developed student-centered relationships (individual, drop-in, and group settings) to secure a partnership focused on the needs of the student resulting in tailored action plans based on career aspirations and employability skills while discovering opportunities for development.* Remained informed of occupational, career, and job market information and various sources/channels (i.e. social media, reputable professional publications) to serve as a resource to students while equipping each with ways to personally stay informed as future professionals.* Sourced, developed, adapted, and designed tools related to the career planning and job search process to equip students with tools to support career goal attainment.* Served as a liaison to academic/nonacademic departments, employers, and community organizations to cultivate and foster positive relationships which support student development.* Assisted students with developing, identifying, and connecting with others to develop a professional network, seek out community involvement as well as volunteer, and internship/employment opportunities to gain field experience and strengthen skills which increase employability. * Developed, enhanced, and promoted service offerings and events to student body while remaining cognizant of the diversity of student needs, concerns and multiple factors contributing to academic and professional success.

* Utilized knowledge in areas such as recruitment and selection, benefit administration, policy administration, employee relations, worker's compensation, on-boarding, and training & development to ensure human resource and management counterparts in regional offices received support as needed.* Collaborated with associates to standardize job descriptions as well as the new hire process.* Assisted with implementation of new drug testing program and policy design.* Working knowledge of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit / HIRE Act Incentive Programs. * Revised the employment application to insure compliance.

(Layoff/RIF)* Managed the recruitment and selection process for positions such as production floor associates, support associates, supervisory-level associates as well as the coordination of temporary assignments and workforce.* Bolstered and streamlined the on-boarding and new hire orientation process for greater efficiency and increased engagement.* Improved applicant relations by implementing a "first response" system to ensure all applicants receive positive communication in regards to the application process.* Built key relationships with supervisors and hiring managers to gain a broad understanding of recruitment needs in relation to meeting production goals.* Reduced turnover from 24% to 11.28% in 11 months by implementing thorough resume/application screening, conducting in-depth, behavioral-based interviews, redefining the basic qualifications in efforts to seek out dependable, responsible, career-minded applicants.* Partnered with hiring managers on internal promotion interviews to insure development of associates while assisting to highlight areas of need for advancement opportunities.* Assisted in leadership training by taking ownership of assigned training module to include initiating and gaining commitment to implementing with full understanding and 100% participation.* Coordinated all new hire pre-employment physicals, drug screens, audios, and PFT's as appropriate to each positions need to include proper approval or adverse action steps.

* Responsible for managing the recruitment process within an assigned number of regions throughout the United States to include the screening, interviewing, and hiring approval of qualified sales and services applicants through a variety of recruiting methods and channels with poise and confidence.* Provided notable results within high-growth and hard-to-fill regions within a niche field while professionally maintaining strong interpersonal skills and professional integrity during adverse times.* Collaborated with district managers in developing recruiting strategies for expansion and replacement positions to ensure cost effective methods were utilized and employee turnover was minimized.* Continuously built key relationships with hiring managers and within targeted communities and organizations to ensure future recruiting support by staying abreast of demographic challenges and addressing them with cost effective solutions.* Recorded and maintained all relevant data to include salary changes, employment status changes, new hires, and terminations.* Employee relations - Assisted in fielding associate concerns, questions, and complaints.

* Responsible for processing weekly, biweekly, and special payrolls with absolute accuracy and confidentiality.* Extensive knowledge in generating reports for the use in tracking and maintenance of personnel information; such as attendance tracking and informational reports for analyzing and comparing personnel data for budgeting purposes.* Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current benefit programs while exuding competence in fielding associate questions, concerns, and problems.* Handles Workers Compensation reporting, file maintenance, and OSHA reporting accurately and timely.* New hire orientations, HRIS maintenance, and records management.