Amanda Henning
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional recruiting specialist with expertise in sourcing and securing top talent. Demonstrated success in enhancing recruitment strategies to align with organizational objectives. Skilled in candidate evaluation and relationship management, fostering collaboration within teams. Adaptable to changing workforce needs, ensuring effective hiring practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Southwest Key Programs
Austin, TX
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs better and successfully fill vacancies promptly.
- Contributed to developing and implementing employer branding initiatives, positioning the company as an appealing workplace for prospective talent.
- Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to source passive candidates from various online platforms.
- Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
- Collaborated with the HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
Recruiter
Southwest Key Programs - Addison Group
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed candidate pipelines and maintained clear records of recruitment process in applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop job descriptions.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback to candidates and hiring managers.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
Program Consultant
Magnit Global
Remote
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Screened candidate profiles and resumes, leveraging experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and passing only the best resources to the Hiring Manager.
- Oversaw the on/off-boarding process and facilitated assignment changes, including extensions, transfers, backfills, and onboarding audits, resulting in a positive employee experience.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Developed proactive supplier relationships per clients' needs and enhance vendor performance.
- Delivered standard and ad-hoc comprehensive reporting to customers.
- Provided general program and system user support.
- Trained buyers, users, and suppliers, improving communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas needing improvement.
Recruiter/Sourcing Specialist
Southwest Key Programs - Addison Group
Austin, TX
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented the recruiting strategy for 10+ social service and mental health professionals, reducing the time and effort needed to find suitable candidates.
- Sourced candidates utilizing databases and social media, increasing the applicant pool.
- Created a network of potential candidates and industry professionals, providing valuable insights into trends, market changes, and skill requirements.
- Partnered with universities nationwide for career fair opportunities for social workers.
- Identified future hiring needs by asking for referrals from internal and external networks for hard-to-fill roles, resulting in cost savings associated with job posting expenses.
- Reported on recruiting metrics, including source of hire and time-to-fill, with attention to detail to identify areas of improvement, enhancing the recruitment process.
Recruiter
Leading-Edge Personnel
Austin, TX
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Contributed to organizational efficiency and performance improvement by sourcing, identifying, interviewing, and hiring top best talent for
- Managed full cycle recruitment process by ensuring strict compliance with federal and state legislation, guaranteeing zero violations.
- Liaised with management to understand job needs, requirements, goals, and the expected profile of prospective candidates, resulting in recruiting top talent for various positions.
- Cultivated strong social and professional networks with colleagues, leveraging outstanding interpersonal skills, achieving a diversified potential candidate pool.
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company's reach within local communities.
Assistant Loan Processor
Mission Mortgage
Austin, TX
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Offered administrative support by handling receptionist duties, including answering phones, sending mail, tracking and managing delivered packages, and streamlining loan processing.
- Collaborated with 8 Loan Officers, 5 Sr. Loan Processors, and 3 Underwriters, assisting with day-to-day operations and ensuring proper and sufficient loan set-up to closing.
- Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports, and other information.
- Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely responses to inquiries and providing thorough explanations of loan processes.
- Provided quick turnaround times to maintain a fast-paced schedule.
Recruiting Coordinator
Dynamic Computing Services, DCS
Austin, TX
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Supported 3 Technical Recruiters with full-time recruitment by multitasking, facilitating a smooth recruitment process and efficient talent identification.
- Streamlined administrative and recruitment coordination by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and maintaining records of interviews and hires, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Sustained a filing system for all new, current, and past candidates to coordinate record retrieval and access, achieving an accurate and organized database of recruits.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes before sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allison Steele
05.2008
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategies
- Boolean search techniques
- Team collaboration
- Qualification assessment
- Recruiter training and mentoring
- Data management
- Process improvement
- Client needs assessment
- Networking and relationship building
- Onboarding management
- Full cycle recruiting
Certification
Certified Staffing Professional, CSP
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Southwest Key Programs
12.2023 - 02.2025
Recruiter
Southwest Key Programs - Addison Group
05.2023 - 12.2023
Program Consultant
Magnit Global
01.2022 - 04.2023
Recruiter/Sourcing Specialist
Southwest Key Programs - Addison Group
03.2021 - 01.2022
Recruiter
Leading-Edge Personnel
11.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Loan Processor
Mission Mortgage
10.2016 - 11.2018
Recruiting Coordinator
Dynamic Computing Services, DCS
06.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Allison Steele