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Overland Park, Ks, Us

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Actively pursuing new HR opportunities, engaging in extensive job search activities to identify roles that align with career goals and expertise.• Enhanced professional skills through continuous learning, including online courses in HR practices and technologies.• Attending HR webinars, workshops, and networking events to stay current with industry trends and expand professional network.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Successfully led the implementation of the I-9 Verification process for new hires, rehires, affiliate transfers, and contractor conversions. Ensured full compliance with regulations for MUFG Bank, LTD which resulted in a streamlined process, reducing processing time by 30%.• Conducted training for in-house HR employees and stayed updated on government and regulatory requirements to educate new hires navigating the I-9 onboarding process.• Arranged the procurement of computers and liaised with IT to organize assets for new hires.• Managed vendor relationships to ensure delivery of congratulatory gifts to new and newly promoted managers' residence.• Generated and analyzed system reports to track company compliance with federal I-9 regulations. • Worked closely with 5 recruiters and their hiring managers to ensure efficient communication, investigation, and resolution of I-9-related issues while onboarding an average of 15 new hires weekly.• Addressed any Workday HCM task challenges, and resolved issues within a 24-hour timeframe, resulting in a 35% improvement in efficiency and accuracy in HR operations.• Updated the weekly team data report to include statistics showcasing the punctual completion of Workday tasks by new hires. Presented onboarding figures during the weekly remote team meetings and offered clarifications on any discrepancies to ensure transparent communication.• Attained a 100% completion rate for Workday tasks among new hires during onboarding by meticulously monitoring progress and providing proactive oversight, guaranteeing seamless integration into company systems.

Leawood, Kansas, United States

Provided administrative support to 3 senior level recruiters, ensuring seamless integration for new hires. Supported onboarding for new hires in 19 states.• Achieved a bi-monthly satisfaction rate of 99% among internal Hiring Managers and candidates through consistently delivering exceptional HR service. This entailed ensuring a high level of process quality throughout the onboarding of new employees.• Managed employee status changes in Workday, including processing new hires, transfers, terminations, and maintaining accurate employee data.• Coordinated and scheduled candidate interviews. • Supported recruiters to schedule background and drug screenings as well as adjudicating results and sharing with the recruiter and hiring manager in a timely manner. • Presented and explained HR Benefits and offer letters to candidates.• Managed incoming and outgoing mail, sorting and distributing it to various divisions in a timely manner.• Assisted with employee badge administration by managing badge access, maintaining supplies, and overseeing printer maintenance.

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Provided extensive HR Coordination support to ThermoFisher Scientific's busy recruiting team and assisting with high-volume tasks. Generated and distributed offer letters, as well as proficiently handled onboarding responsibilities.• Scheduled interviews for prospective candidates across different time zones. Ensuring efficient communication by closely monitoring phone and email correspondence to promptly address responses and escalate as needed.• Generated offer letters, coordinated and lead new employee orientation, posted job openings, conducted background checks. • Conducted and documented exit interviews, collaborate with IT to retrieve and manage the return of computer equipment, and oversaw the offboarding process for internal and contracted employees.

Lenexa, Ks

Collaborated with Regional Manager and General Managers spanning 11 California new stores to evaluate and rectify staffing requirements, thereby optimizing workforce levels for enhanced operational efficiency.• Traveled to the California stores to actively engage in new hire orientations while playing a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth soft openings of new stores. Contributed to a 100% successful launch rate.• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment process including posting positions, conducting interviews, reference checks, and background checks. Contributed to the development of comprehensive job descriptions, crafted compelling job postings, and conducted position evaluations to align with organizational goals.• Supported regional and general manager’s recruiting efforts to schedule background and drug screenings as well as adjudicating results and sharing with hiring manager in a timely manner. • Facilitated HR programs and initiatives, including employee engagement and recognition events, as well as new hire onboarding and orientation.

Overland Park, Ks

Collected information and documentation to support employee relations cases, providing valuable insights and recommendations to managers for issue resolution strategies and techniques.• Led employee relations initiatives, conducted thorough and unbiased investigations, providing resolution guidance to managers, and ensuring compliance with company policies, including strict adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations.• Responsible for effective onboarding, new employee orientation, and offboarding

Overland Park, Ks

Built strong partnerships with business leaders nationwide to meet their hiring needs. Achieved a 25% enhancement in candidate pool quality within the first six months by effectively identifying and qualifying candidates through networking, referrals, and proactive sourcing methods.

Overland Park, Ks

Sourced and recruited talent for the Sales and Marketing Division at Staples Promotional Products. Consulted with the Staples Management team to create effective hiring strategies to attract quality talent.

Overland Park, Ks

Partnered with hiring managers to build effective sourcing, selection, and closing plans. Maintained a pipeline of over 200 potential candidates, sourced and screened an average of 50 candidates monthly through diverse channels including advertising, applicant tracking systems, employee referrals, networking, and direct outreach.