ALBREY PAULK
Remote,GA
Summary
Accomplished and motivated professional with extensive recruitment and HR experience. Proven track record of success in sourcing and onboarding high-caliber talent for a variety of industries. Skilled in leveraging innovative techniques and nurturing relationships with hiring managers to ensure timely acquisition of qualified candidates. Dedicated to delivering superior results through exceptional customer service and a strategic approach to the recruitment process. Results-driven HR professional with a proven record of success in streamlining processes and systems, developing recruiting strategies, and managing employee relations. Skilled communicator with the ability to create an inclusive and positive work culture. Expert in identifying and resolving complex HR issues. Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Jackson Hewitt
11.2021 - Current
- Leveraged technology solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the talent acquisition process.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscapes, and changes in labor laws affecting talent acquisition practices.
- Optimized job postings for maximum visibility, leveraging SEO techniques and targeted social media campaigns.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Reduced agency spend by cultivating direct sourcing methods, significantly decreasing reliance on external recruiters.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Amazon
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with Human Resources department on orientation programs designed to assist newly hired personnel become acclimated quickly into their roles
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure understanding of their requirements for each role, while remaining compliant with all federal, state, and local employment laws
- Met with hiring managers to discuss requirements and specifications for candidates
- Identified qualified candidates through various channels including job postings, online databases, referrals and networking events
- Developed and maintained relationships with key hiring managers to ensure successful recruiting processes
- Filled key vacancies with qualified candidates
- Created detailed job descriptions by researching roles, responsibilities, qualifications and skills needed for positions
- Leveraged social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook to source potential candidates
- Drafted documents such as employment contracts, offer letters, Background, I9 and hire forms
- Provided guidance on personnel matters such as performance management, benefits administration and conflict resolution
- Monitored progress of new hires during their probationary period through regular check-ins
- Created and maintained employee records in accordance with established guidelines
- Aligned KPI's with company initiatives- Time to fill Sourcing efficiency, Submit to interview and hire ratio etc
- Analyzed market trends and salary data to create competitive compensation packages
- Assisted team members in developing job postings that accurately reflected the company's culture and values
- Maintained a pipeline of potential candidates to ensure the organization's staffing needs are met in a timely manner
- Engaged passive candidates through cold calling techniques in order to fill positions quickly
- Monitored changes in technology trends within the industry in order to stay ahead of competition when sourcing talent
- Sourced qualified candidates using boolean strings, job boards, and other recruiting tools.
Human Resources Generalist
MCR Health
03.2021 - 11.2021
Recruiting Manager
Senior TNF
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Optimized job advertising efforts by researching industry trends; adjusting postings based on insights gained from data analysis.
- Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
- Streamlined the hiring process for efficiency, reducing time-to-fill for open positions.
- Trained local staff on effective interview techniques.
- Continuously refined recruitment processes and strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders, driving ongoing improvement in overall results.
- Managed a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged continuous improvement.
Technical Recruiter-Contract
Intuit
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted managers in resolving employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary action, grievances
- Provided advice and guidance on all aspects of human resources including benefits administration, Backgrounds, I9, Hire forms and personnel records
- Maintained employee records in accordance with applicable legal requirements
- Maintained confidential personnel files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses
- Coordinated onboarding of new employees, providing orientation materials and training programs
- Conducted job analysis and evaluated job descriptions to determine appropriate classifications and compensation levels
- Participated in and led cross-functional human resources projects
- Managed recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring qualified candidates
- Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures and best practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Trained employees and facilitated new hire orientation including benefit verification and staff education
- Supported all marketing efforts for employee recruitment including advertisements and direct mail
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify qualified candidates
- Ensured background checks were completed prior to extending offers of employment
- Conducted market research on industry trends, competitors' recruiting tactics, and best practices in talent acquisition
- Facilitated networking events such as meet-ups, conferences, workshops to build relationships with talented professionals
- Prepared offer letters and contracts while ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations
- Maintained applicant tracking system and updated candidate profiles accurately
- Sourced qualified candidates using boolean strings, job boards, and other recruiting tools
- Conducted and participated in interviewing applicants via phone or in-person
- Communicated with hiring manager on status of requisitions, candidate quality and candidate pipeline.
Student Assistant and Event Planner
East Georgia State College
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Identified, qualified, and recruited top-tier talent to fill technical positions
- Negotiated salaries with successful candidates while minimizing cost outlays
- Leveraged creative methods to source hard-to-fill positions
- Drafted offer letters based on salary guidelines, benefits packages
- Worked with HR to put pipeline strategies in place for high-volume positions
- Provided supervision and in-office support for faculty, staff, and student assistants
- Coordinated events and leisure activities for students; marketed events to ensure attendance and participation
- Ensured event plans were presented to the college's board for approval in a timely manner
- Handled both inbound and outbound calls; conveyed information across departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, Security Management - Human Resources
American Military University
Charles Town, WV11.2015
Skills
- Strong time management and organization
- Human resources management and talent acquisition
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Interviewing, employee onboarding, and training; OSHA compliance
- Proven leadership ability
- Project management
- Workday Process
- Adaptable and decisive
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Marketing and event planning
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Building Partnerships
- Talent Management
- Technical Industry Knowledge
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Benefits Negotiation
- Compensation Analysis
- Pre-Screening and Qualifying
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Candidate assessment
- Social Media Recruitment
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational Development
- Labor Market Knowledge
- Workforce Planning
- Job Analysis
- ATS integration
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Talent management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Amazon
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Jackson Hewitt
11.2021 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
MCR Health
03.2021 - 11.2021
Technical Recruiter-Contract
Intuit
11.2017 - 01.2020
Recruiting Manager
Senior TNF
11.2015 - 01.2021
Student Assistant and Event Planner
East Georgia State College
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, Security Management - Human Resources
American Military University
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