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Brandon Palmer

St George, UT

Summary

Experienced Human Resources professional with 17 years of expertise in supporting the development and growth of HR departments. Proficient in recruiting and selection, compensation analysis, personnel records management, interviewing, hiring, retention strategies, employee relations, and new hire orientation. Demonstrated ability to leverage these skills to drive successful HR initiatives and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Compensation Manager / Recruiter

Answer Financial
8 2018 - Current
  • Responsible for corporate compensation and compensation plans for sales employees
  • Benchmarked each position and created salary bands for over 150 positions
  • Worked with HR Leaders in establishing hiring ranges for new recruits.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.

Recruiter

Hilton Worldwide
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Sourced and recruited for all positions at 7 hotels in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada
  • Created new relationships with community partners to find top talent for Utah hotels.
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet hotels needs efficiently

Recruiter

Wells Fargo
07.2015 - 11.2017
  • Started new process for Recruiting Team to track applicants and interviews
  • Achieved a 99% satisfaction score from applicants that were interviewed and surveyed
  • Sourced and recruited Tellers and Lead Tellers for 60 stores in Utah
  • Coached Managers on best practices for interviewing candidates and passing government audits on their interview notes.

HR/Recruiter

Snowbird
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Implemented an ESL program for employees
  • Recruited 150 staff for weekend work for 9 weeks
  • Recruited staff for a company with over 1800 employees during busy season
  • Helped implement training for Forbes 4 Star Standards for the resort
  • Contributed to new hire orientation (Training, new hire paperwork, and tour of the resort).

On-Site Manager

Select Staffing
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed the account that was the biggest sales account for the company
  • Started a newsletter and Employee of the Month program
  • Implemented an innovative employee incentive program
  • Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommended needed changes
  • Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants
  • Processed payroll for over 200 employees.

Personnel Supervisor

Select Staffing
06.2009 - 03.2013
  • Developed a Safety Plan that a warehouse of over 100 employees did not have an injury for one full year
  • Provided staffing increase of 150 employees for 5 days
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared required reports
  • Conducted reference and background checks on all job applicants
  • Developed creative recruiting strategies that met anticipated staffing needs
  • Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits, and working conditions to all potential candidates.

Education

Compensation and Review Management Certification -

Michigan State University

Skills

  • Employee relations
  • Compensation design
  • Talent acquisition
  • Job evaluation

Personal Information

Title: Compensation Manager

Skills

Timeline

Recruiter

Hilton Worldwide
11.2017 - 07.2018

Recruiter

Wells Fargo
07.2015 - 11.2017

HR/Recruiter

Snowbird
06.2014 - 07.2015

On-Site Manager

Select Staffing
03.2013 - 06.2014

Personnel Supervisor

Select Staffing
06.2009 - 03.2013

Compensation Manager / Recruiter

Answer Financial
8 2018 - Current

Compensation and Review Management Certification -

Michigan State University
Brandon Palmer