Anna Coombs
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Professional talent acquisition expert with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at sourcing and recruiting top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment processes, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Reliable and adaptable, with keen insights into evolving hiring needs and trends. Skilled in candidate assessment, strategic planning, and fostering inclusive work environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner, Lead
AccentCare
05.2021 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Create and implement sourcing strategies to attract top talent and build a pipeline of passive candidates.
- Develop strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking groups, hiring events, and proactive outreach efforts.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles with strategic sourcing techniques and efficient interview scheduling.
- Enhanced employer brand by creating targeted social media campaigns, increasing candidate engagement and interest.
- Partnered with external search firms when needed to augment internal resources and secure hard-to-find talent quickly.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of recruitment tools and channels, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
- Championed employee referral programs, incentivizing current staff members to recommend high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Trained hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection techniques, increasing the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Conducted compensation conversations with the corporate compensation team as well as regional leadership to foster internal and external equity.
- Recruit for high visibility, growth markets where capacity to meet operational financial goals is directly connected to talent acquisition.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Train new hires as well as coach and mentor underperforming recruiters
- Serve as backup to the Director in their absence
Healthcare Recruiter, South Carolina Market
Tenet Healthcare
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from job posting to offer acceptance.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including reference checks and verification of licenses, certifications, and educational credentials.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback and increased referral rates.
- Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality placements within designated timelines.
- Host weekly or bi-weekly meetings with Department Directors & Managers to discuss current requisitions and future department openings.
- Worked with unit and hospital leadership to determine specific job qualifications.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to maximize recruitment success.
- Edit Job Descriptions to ensure they are Search Engine Optimized (SEO)
- Calculate salary, present and negotiate offers between candidate and facility Human Resource department
- Attend and host recruitment events to attract new and experienced clinicians.
- Developed and maintained a robust candidate database for future job openings, reducing lead time in filling positions.
- Collaborated with human resources teams to ensure seamless onboarding processes for new hires, fostering successful transitions into their roles.
HR Coordinator
Tenet Healthcare
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Reported directly to the Chief Human Resource Office, providing coordination of all front office activities within the hospital's Human Resources Department
- Generated all new hire paperwork: pre-employment background screening, pre-employment physicals, verify clinical credentials/licenses
- Prepared monthly hospital orientation materials and managed class rosters.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems, enabling efficient data retrieval for reporting purposes.
- Processed all personnel/payroll changes and records.
- Coordinated and oversaw the volunteer service organization (VSO) and act as the liaison between VSO and hospital administration.
- Supported Chief Human Resources Officer in specialty projects as needed.
- Prepared materials for new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs, boosting morale and increasing overall satisfaction levels within the company.
Recruiter
Aerotek
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Worked closely with account managers to fulfill open positions for local & national customers
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Developed complex sourcing & recruiting strategies to identify highly qualified candidates
- Conducted client interviews to define our customers' staffing requirements for current and future needs
- Evaluated candidates' skills, goals, and interests to determine alignment with customers' requirements
- Negotiated wage rates, fringe benefits, and other terms of employment with prospective candidates
- Engaged in career fairs, networking events, civic groups to enhance our brand and reach in the market.
- Ensured compliance with EEOC policies and our client's post-offer/pre-employment hiring criteria to include a drug test, background checks, credit checks, DMV checks, etc
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC01.2000
Skills
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Offer negotiation
Certification
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), 2004, 2006
Accomplishments
- Exceeds Expectations in Annual Review
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Hired 61 clinicians, 2023, ranging from specialty field nurses to clinical leadership/administrator positions. Meeting or exceeding regional hiring goals for each market.
- Successfully onboarded over 100 external clinicians, 2024, YTD
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteer Experience
Substitute Route Driver, East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 01/01/16, 12/31/18, Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant, SC
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner, Lead
AccentCare
05.2021 - Current
Healthcare Recruiter, South Carolina Market
Tenet Healthcare
07.2020 - 05.2021
HR Coordinator
Tenet Healthcare
11.2018 - 06.2020
Recruiter
Aerotek
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Clemson University