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CAITLIN EDWARDS
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Des Moines,United States
Summary
Logical and insightful HR Generalist successful in leadership. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
M&T Bank
Buffalo, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Monitors and maintains relationships with new and existing vendors
- Interacting with both internal and external contacts to obtain pertinent information
- Manages HR support mailboxes to provide Level 1 system support to the Talent Acquisition
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Department and system end users
- Developing a thorough understanding of Talent Acquisition and its functions, processes and operations
- Understanding recruiter process flow and how process or data changes affect them
- Educated recruiters and hiring managers on the process flow (sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding)
- Understanding the user experience for stake holders, i.e., payroll, HR Direct, hiring managers, employees or candidates and how changes affect them
- Provide assistance in the development and implementation of various operational risk/compliance related initiatives within Talent Acquisition
- Support the first line of defense risk management function by assisting with the identification and assessment of risks, risk monitoring and testing, and issues management
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
Human Resources Onboarding Specialist
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Excel in a fast pace environment working closely with leaders and recruiters on a day-to-day basis
- Prepare and send out I-9 packets to new hires using Adobe Sign
- Keep track of each new hire’s I-9 process
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Ensure all background checks are completed and manually send in requested background using BIG
- Guide each new hire through the I-9 process answering questions and ensuring forms are filled out properly
- Conduct face to face new hire check-ins weekly verifying I-9 documents
- Craft and send emails with detailed information to leaders and new hires on what to expect for their first day
- Work in a team environment to ensure all new hires endure a smooth onboarding process
Payroll Specialist
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Review all new hires in PeopleSoft ensuring certain state tax guidelines are met
- Input data into payroll and administrative HR systems
- Maintained accurate records of payroll documentations and transactions
- Distribute periodic payroll reports for review by management
- Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, etc
- Excelled in a team environment
Data Processor
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Completed new hire employee data record entries in HR systems by following documented procedures
- Attended orientations to assist new hires and recruiters in completing I-9 forms in alliance with State and Federal regulations
- Communicated with new hires to ensure all paperwork was completed in accordance with specific deadlines
- Provided timely and accurate data management processing of employee records within designated HR systems
- Preformed data audits making sure new employee records contain accurate data related to hiring applications
- Researched and resolved new hire employee data records escalating to directed experts when necessary
- Assured current procedural documentation content was up to date including I-9 and state specific forms, etc
- Sorted and processed incoming reports before putting data into processing software.
- Collaboratively worked in a team environment sharing ideas for improvements/consistency for key HR processes
Human Resources Generalist
Plumb Supply Company
Des Moines, IA
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations in person guiding people through the entire onboarding process
- Conducted all employee hiring and termination processes
- Collaboratively worked with an outside Payroll company to implement a new onboarding process online
- Communicated and improved new systems to optimize HR management and structure
- Conducted benefits administration yearly, guiding and communicating with 285 benefit-eligible employees
- Stayed abreast of changes in current personnel policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal regulations for multiple states
- Accomplished multiple duties, including strategic workforce planning, new employee onboarding, monthly MVR checks and ensuring all drivers information was up to date
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across the organization
- Interpreted, explained, and enforced human resources policies to keep staff in compliance with standards
Human Resources Intern
Plumb Supply Company
Des Moines, IA
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Reviewed all candidate documentation, including identification, references, and background checks in alignment with hiring protocol
- Created new hire packets, training materials, open-enrollment procedures
- Drove an organized Non-Exempt vs Exempt data project for 400 employees
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite
- Stayed current on EEO, ADA and other applicable federal and state policies governing employment
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management and Business Management
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA 08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA 08.2015 - 07.2016
Skills
Candidate pipeline management
undefinedSoftware
PeopleSoft
Microsoft Office Programs
HCM
Business Information Group
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
M&T Bank
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Onboarding Specialist
Principal Financial Group
12.2021 - 07.2022
Payroll Specialist
Principal Financial Group
09.2020 - 09.2021
Data Processor
Principal Financial Group
02.2020 - 09.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Plumb Supply Company
04.2018 - 11.2019
Human Resources Intern
Plumb Supply Company
02.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management and Business Management
Grand View University
08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
AIB College of Business
08.2015 - 07.2016
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