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Bristol Stephens

Perry,GA

Summary

Highly accomplished Senior Director of Recruiting with over 20 years of HealthCare experience and progressive growth in directing all aspects of recruiting, staffing, and operations while demonstrating direct communication and relationship building qualities. Solid expertise in proving independent, hands-on-leadership to facilitate business growth, strategic market analysis, and talent management. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing a team of recruiters to develop diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Recruiting

CHSGa (Community Health System Of Georgia)
04.2023 - Current
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
  • Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new initiatives, meeting deadlines and budgets.
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
  • Enhanced internal communication channels, resulting in improved information flow and decision-making processes.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
  • Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
  • Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
  • Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
  • Met with department supervisors and provided staff support to attain organizational goals.

Director of Recruiting

CHSGa (Community Health System Of Georgia)
07.2018 - 04.2023
  • Act as a consultative, recruitment partner by applying best practices for full recruitment lifecycle on healthcare, executive, and staff open positions
  • Demonstrate ability to attract, influence, and convert hard to find passive talent through the vision of the company
  • Conduct in-depth screens and assess potential candidates for level of interest, qualifications and compensation
  • Facilitate the end of recruitment process; including recruit/source, interview, selection, negotiation, and on boarding of new hires
  • Develop a broad professional network of talent
  • Experience with multiple projects and completing on demand
  • Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems and proven experience working in a results measured environment
  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for managers throughout multiple service lines during recruitment process
  • Build and maintain proactive partnerships with all internal and external client groups in order to understand the business needs, staffing needs and issues, and offer solutions through creative ad effective sourcing resources and tools
  • Created and Managed the student recruiting efforts with all schools in Georgia and out of state
  • Developed a student placement process within all services lines of the CHSGa organization
  • Organized and maintained a tracking system to hire new grads and student placements
  • Focused on locating well-qualified candidates within Healthcare Industry.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.

Director of Recruiting and Staffing

Integra Rehab
07.2004 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and recruiting for over 60 locations throughout GA
  • Participated in daily/weekly strategy meetings with hiring managers to provide consultation perspective on talent
  • Create candidate slates to present to Hiring Managers and work as a liaison between candidates, Hiring Managers, and HR business partners through full cycle recruiting process
  • Influence and guide the interview, offer and hiring process
  • Gather competitive intelligence, industry trends, and labor market conditions and create search and strategies bases on findings
  • Generate reports and data for special projects, new proposals, and general corporate information
  • Responsible for all contract therapy assignments and negotiation of contract rates
  • Work closely with campus program heads for University Recruiting
  • Responsible for all student placements within therapy setting
  • Manage and implement the campus branding and marketing campaigns
  • Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
  • Worked human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
  • Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
  • Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
  • Adhered to corporate branding requirements when filling positions.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.

Director of Rehabilitation

Integra Rehab
11.2003 - 07.2004
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training of a team that shall reflect Integra Rehabilitation commitment to outstanding patient care
  • Ensures compliance with documentation guidelines and clinical practice requirements
  • Effectively manage key relationships with physicians, discharge planners, peer therapist, managed care providers, and other key referral sources
  • Conduct follow up surveys with patients and families post discharge
  • Create a positive team approach by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism and advise from others
  • Responsible for timely evaluations and appropriate scheduling of patients among staff
  • Responsible for accurate facility billing
  • Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads and notified VPRS of staffing constraints.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pavillon Rehab
05.2001 - 11.2003
  • Prepared to problem solve and develop a plan to meet the needs of the client
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting activities for Occupational Therapy Services
  • Work closely with doctors of varied specialties to ensure appropriate care of patients
  • Continually monitor progress and follow-up after conclusion of rehabilitation programs
  • Supervise, train, and motivate students
  • Conduct formal in-service on new theories and technologies
  • Prepare written communication for variety of audiences
  • Stay up to date on new and current healthcare approaches in occupational therapy
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Health Administration

Macon State College
5.2003

Associate - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Middle Georgia College
5.2001

Skills

  • Community Networking
  • Market understanding
  • Retention Program Development
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Recruitment Management
  • Recruiting Software Experience
  • Recruitment Strategies

Affiliations

Central Georgia Tech, PTA Advisory Board 2018-Present

Middle Georgia College, OTA Advisory Board 2014-Present

Member of Health Care Executive Students, Macon State College 2001-2003

President of Middle Georgia College Therapy Club and Class of 2001

Member of the National and Georgia Occupational Therapy Association 2001-Present

Scholarship Chairman and Anniversary Chairman for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority 1998


Certification

  • Licensed COTA/L - 2001-Present
  • Certified Internet Recruiter, AIRS - 2018-Present

Timeline

Senior Director of Recruiting

CHSGa (Community Health System Of Georgia)
04.2023 - Current

Director of Recruiting

CHSGa (Community Health System Of Georgia)
07.2018 - 04.2023

Director of Recruiting and Staffing

Integra Rehab
07.2004 - 07.2018

Director of Rehabilitation

Integra Rehab
11.2003 - 07.2004

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pavillon Rehab
05.2001 - 11.2003

Bachelors of Science - Health Administration

Macon State College

Associate - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Middle Georgia College

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