BLAIR WINTER
Minnetonka,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Human Resources professional who is self-motivated and results-driven with strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and reasoning skills. Passionate about talent acquisition, developing & maintaining strong relationships, and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant- Recruiter
Brillect
Woodbury, MN
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Temporary Contract with local Orthopedic Healthcare Company; screening applicants, conducting phone interviews, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, creating offer details while pulling internal equity information, extending offers, assisting with hiring/onboarding process
- Regular meetings with hiring leaders to discuss openings, current candidate status, and recruitment plan
- Partner with the Recruitment team to share best practices, sourcing initiatives & strategy, and assist with developing training materials.
Recruiter
Versique Search & Consulting
St. Louis Park, MN
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Sourcing, recruiting, and hiring for interim Finance & Accounting positions for our clients
- Screen applicants, conduct phone interviews, meet with active consultants, and consider consultants for open positions
- Communicate with clients about their needs, assist with scheduling interviews, and setting up preparation calls with consultants
- Support consultants out on assignment through regular check-ins and provide them with performance feedback and coaching
- Attend and participate in networking events, chamber of commerce meetings, and represent Versique at sponsored events throughout the Twin Cities.
Lead Recruitment Specialist
M Health Fairview
Remote
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Led recruitment activities for critical positions within the organization
- Regularly held meetings with hiring managers to identify expectations, clarify processes, and provide continual updates
- Served as a subject matter expert on recruitment trends, resources, processes, and tools
- Conducted strategic recruitment activities including sourcing, attending/coordinating job fairs, in-person interviews, and other high-touch activities
- Developed and recommended job offer details to hiring managers, including experience ratings and research on internal equity
- Assisted with interviewing candidates for open positions within our internal recruitment team.
Recruitment Specialist
M Health Fairview
St. Paul, MN/Remote
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed day to day requirements of assigned requisitions to fill open positions with top talent
- Partnered with managers and human resources site staff and leadership to anticipate, meet and exceed recruitment needs for assigned areas
- Continually evaluated and improved processes.
Human Resources Representative
M Health Fairview
Edina, MN
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for providing objective consultation and risk assessment to leadership on all human resources matters, system policies, bargaining unit contracts, job and legal requirements, and performance management
- First point of contact for leadership teams on HR related topics and assist with tactical planning as needed when making business decisions
- Collaborated with other organizational stakeholders as appropriate to mitigate risk
- Ensured leaders have adequate information on which to base their decisions as it relates to performance management including both low and high-risk situations
- Assisted as a first-step escalation point for employee concerns and issues that are outside of routine pay and benefit questions
- Acted as an objective resource to employees challenging process, department guidelines and policies and employment practices
- Thoroughly investigated concerns and complaints brought forward to HR.
Associate Recruiting Specialist
M Health Fairview
St. Paul, MN
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Partnered with hiring managers and candidates to recruit for and fill open positions
- Attended career fairs to promote open positions, and answer attendee's questions
- Coordinated all aspects of the hiring process which included posting positions, screening applicants, phone interviewing qualified applicants, recommend applicants to hiring leaders, schedule interviews, check references, make offers, create offer letters, schedule health evaluations, enroll new employees in orientation, conduct background checks, and complete new hire and transfer/status change paperwork
- Other duties included working closely with hiring leaders to evaluate internal equity when determining pay rate offers and reviewing employee files and making recommendations when examining internal applications.
Human Resources Manager
Manada Technologies
Wayzata, MN
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Sourced, recruited, phone screened, interviewed, hired, and on-boarded employees
- Conducted background checks, motor vehicle checks, and drug tests for new employees
- Partnered with managers in the areas of employee relations which included performance management, and employee discipline
- Informed current and prospective employees about policies, benefits, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for advancement.
Talent Acquisition I
Multiband Corporation
Minnetonka, MN
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Created job descriptions and posted job advertisements utilizing multiple hiring avenues
- Responsible for all level recruiting for 11 field offices- partnered with hiring mangers to fill positions
- Screened candidates and conducted phone interviews for a variety of departments including IT, Customer Service, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Field Operations
- Examined DirecTV 90 Day forecast daily to prioritize and strategize recruiting efforts for offices/positions accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
North Dakota State University
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Labor agreements
- Performance Management
- Time management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
Certification
SHRM-CP
Timeline
HR Consultant- Recruiter
Brillect
11.2023 - 01.2024
Recruiter
Versique Search & Consulting
11.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Recruitment Specialist
M Health Fairview
10.2021 - 11.2022
Recruitment Specialist
M Health Fairview
07.2019 - 10.2021
Human Resources Representative
M Health Fairview
10.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Recruiting Specialist
M Health Fairview
10.2015 - 10.2017
Human Resources Manager
Manada Technologies
03.2015 - 10.2015
Talent Acquisition I
Multiband Corporation
02.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
North Dakota State University
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