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AMY JENNINGS

Austin

Summary

Highly qualified Recruiter with more than 7 years of experience successfully identifying and placing talent for leading-edge organizations in both the private and public sector. Quick learner with a positive and diplomatic nature and a gift for locating and engaging top candidates and matching them with their ideal role. Knowledgeable about temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent staffing standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiting Manager

Peak Performers
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed detailed reporting structures for key performance indicators related to recruitment activities, ensuring transparency and accountability in hiring efforts.
  • Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
  • Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new recruiters.
  • Implemented data-driven recruiting methods, utilizing analytics to inform decision-making processes and optimize results.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and long-term partnerships.
  • Established performance metrics for recruitment team members, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Provided regular updates regarding recruitment progress to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clear communication channels were maintained.

Lead Recruiter

Express Employment Professionals
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed high-volume requisition loads, ensuring timely placement of qualified candidates in open positions.
  • Led cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall recruiting operations within the organization.
  • Worked closely with managers to communicate job descriptions accurately.
  • Trained and mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and success rates.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their needs to fill positions effectively.
  • Enhanced candidate sourcing by utilizing innovative recruitment methods and platforms.

Staffing Consultant

Peak Performers
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Full cycle recruiting for temporary and temp-to-hire positions for State of Texas agencies
  • During the height of the pandemic, exceeded goals generating $15M in revenue for 2020 and 2021
  • Managed 8-10 key accounts, from client intake call to job description development, posting, recruiting, interviewing, submitting, and onboarding, as well as providing ongoing support following placements
  • Recruited for diverse roles at all levels in multiple areas including Management, Accounting & Finance, Legal, Administrative Office Support, Operations, Customer Service, Human Resources, Tech Support, Systems Support, and Help Desk
  • Regularly recruited for a minimum of 10-15 open requisitions at a time, most with 'yesterday' deadlines
  • Regularly submitted 15-20 candidate resumes/week to hiring managers which resulted in 10-12 interviews on average
  • Placed in excess of 240 candidates/year, averaging 20 hires/month
  • Conducted multiple interviews per week to qualify candidates
  • Submitted resumes and scheduled client interviews for up to 15 candidates each week
  • Concurrently with recruiting and staffing efforts, managed 100 contingent employees on assignment at a time
  • Successfully engaged in diversity hiring as the mission of the organization is to give priority to applicants with ADAAA-qualifying medical conditions and disabilities

Recruiting Coordinator

Peak Performers
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Recruited for temporary and temp-to-hire positions for the State of Texas
  • Developed job descriptions, posted, recruited, and conducted initial phone interviews with candidates
  • Recruited for multiple skillsets including Administrative Office Support, Customer Service, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Legal, Operations, and Management
  • Attended job fairs and broadened and enhanced reputation of the firm in the community
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking system developing more functional systems which were adopted for future staff
  • Verified applicant references and employment details

Executive Recruiter

Becker Wright Consultants
08.2014 - 04.2017
  • Full cycle recruiting for direct hire positions in the construction industry, engineering, and sales roles
  • Managed 8-10 open requisitions at any given time
  • Submitted 10-15 resumes to hiring managers/week
  • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

Skills

  • Applicant Tracking System
  • Candidate Search
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity Hiring
  • Candidate/Employee Engagement
  • Highly Organized
  • Detail Oriented
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA)
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • Client management
  • Job posting optimization
  • LinkedIn recruiter
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Recruiting Manager - Peak Performers
10.2022 - 02.2025
Lead Recruiter - Express Employment Professionals
03.2022 - 10.2022
Staffing Consultant - Peak Performers
04.2018 - 01.2022
Recruiting Coordinator - Peak Performers
08.2017 - 04.2018
Executive Recruiter - Becker Wright Consultants
08.2014 - 04.2017
Tarleton State University - Bachelor of Science,
AMY JENNINGS