SHRM-CP certified recruiting and HR professional with experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, hiring manager partnership, HR operations, payroll processes, compliance, onboarding, and employee support. Skilled at building sourcing strategies, assessing talent against in connection with business needs, coaching hiring teams, and managing detail-oriented HR processes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Koch Business Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Manage full-cycle recruiting for salaried manufacturing and corporate capabilities roles, partnering with hiring teams to define talent needs, build sourcing strategies, and guide candidates through the selection process.
Lead recruiting efforts for Guardian Glass manufacturing facilities in Michigan and Texas supporting leadership, HR, engineering, and operations, as well as corporate capabilities positions in IT, accounting and customer service.
Manage a portfolio of 18-24 concurrent salaried requisitions.
Partner with hiring manager to define recruitment strategies, assess external/internal candidates against business needs, and apply interviewing techniques to assess for culture fit and knowledge.
Coach and influence hiring managers on structured interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection practices to support objective and effective hiring decisions.
Build, communicate and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract a diverse slate of quality candidates to attract best talent for Koch.
Adhere to and provide guidance on internal/external laws, regulations, compliance standards and HR policies.
Successfully filled 75 positions to date across multiple functions and levels.
Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting the company's values and culture to potential candidates.
Updated and maintained candidate records in the recruitment database.
Advised hiring managers on interview techniques and selection criteria.
Fostered relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental hiring needs.
Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
Provided a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Utilized various sourcing methods including social media, job boards, and networking events.
Maintained candidate pipelines for high-volume roles, ensuring a constant flow of talent.
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
Recruiting Specialist
Koch Business Solutions
05.2024 - 02.2025
Managed full-cycle recruiting for up to 10 concurrent Georgia-Pacific requisitions across IT, customer service, and administrative functions.
Maintained recruiting coordinator responsibilities while expanding ownership of candidate sourcing, screening, stakeholder consultation, and hiring support.
Built strong partnerships with hiring managers to deliver efficient, high-quality talent acquisition solutions.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives focused on candidate experience and recruiting process effectiveness.
Successfully filled 47 positions to date across multiple functions and levels.
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Koch Business Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2024
Served as subject matter expert for recruiting coordination processes and onboarding activities.
Handled multiple projects and reports simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Operations Assistant
Northside Hospital Cherokee
01.2016 - 09.2018
Assisted with onboarding of newly hired team members.
Liaison to all employees with concerns regarding payroll, company policies, benefits, scheduling, BLS/NRP/ACLS credentialing, etc.
Completed the payroll for 150+ employees in Women's Services in an accurate and timely manner.
Responsible for balancing monthly schedule for surgical technicians and unit secretaries.
Oversaw all departmental charges, discovered and corrected errors, and approved charges.
Maintained employee files ensuring compliance and confidentiality as well as accurate time/attendance calendars.
Human Resources Coordinator
Townsends, Inc.
Millsboro, USA
03.1991 - 02.1993
Supported recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance activities.
Provided guidance to supervisors regarding HR policies and employment practices.
A $500 million poultry processing company.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Business Administration: Human Resources Management
Minnesota State University
Minor - Speech Communications
Minnesota State University
Skills
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Business Partnership
HR Systems & Technology
Avature
Sourcing Strategy Development
Employee Relations
ServiceNow
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Workforce Planning
New Hire Onboarding
Team Training & Development
Infor/MyHR - Market Survey Dashboard
LinkedIn Recruiter/Talent Insights
Interview Facilitation
Process Improvement
Kronos
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Candidate Assessment & Selection
Payroll Administration
Employment Compliance
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Copilot
Hiring Manager Partnership
Indeed Recruiter
SAP for Payroll
Candidate assessment
Sourcing strategies
Full-cycle recruiting
Hiring manager partnership
Process improvement
Applicant tracking systems
Effective communication
Relationship building
Brand promotion
Applicant sourcing
Candidate interviews
Job applicant interviews
Assessing qualifications
Interviewing clients
Recruiting and sourcing
Human resources policies
Partnership development
LinkedIn sourcing
Compensation analysis
Job description development
Full cycle recruiting
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Recruiter
Koch Business Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Recruiting Specialist
Koch Business Solutions
05.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Koch Business Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2024
Operations Assistant
Northside Hospital Cherokee
01.2016 - 09.2018
Human Resources Coordinator
Townsends, Inc.
03.1991 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Science with Honors - Business Administration: Human Resources Management