Che'Naire Williams
Cuyahoga Falls
Summary
Professional with strong background in talent acquisition, skilled in sourcing, interviewing, training and onboarding top-tier candidates. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting quickly to changing recruitment needs. Demonstrates expertise in candidate assessment, relationship building, and strategic hiring processes, consistently driving successful outcomes. Reliable and results-focused, delivering high standards in every aspect of recruitment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
First Student Group
10.2024 - Current
- Devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employer branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applicants
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
Central Hiring Specialist
First Student Group
10.2022 - Current
- Supported company growth by effectively filling high-priority positions within tight deadlines.
- Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates based in remote locations.
- Maintained accurate records of interview outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback to candidates.
- Increased candidate engagement by conducting thorough and personable interviews.
- Prepared and sent interview confirmation letters to candidates to confirm interview arrangements.
Regional Recruiter
First Student
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Marketing and Advertising
- Building relations within the Community to gain Partnerships
- Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and cold calling to recruit new drivers
- Plan and attend community events
- Manage candidate activity and provide consistent documentation using applicant tracking system
- Prepare and track recruiting metrics and diversity hiring initiatives
- Marketing and Advertising
Human Resources Director
Divine Healthcare Management
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Overseeing two Buildings
- Recruiting, Screening, Hiring, Onboarding, Training, Employee relations, EEOC, Workers Comp, Annual and 90 day evaluations, terminations, and file keeping
- Interviewing, ATS, Compensation analysis, Benefits
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion efforts, fostering a welcoming workplace environment for all staff members.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other department leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives.
- Supported talent development through coaching sessions with key personnel, assisting them in reaching their professional growth objectives.
Human resource/Business office Manager
Hudson Elms Nursing Home
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Working with the Community to increase census
- Maintaining financial records
- Processing AP/AR
- Managing department budgets
- Recruiting, Screening, Hiring, Onboarding, Training, Employee relations, EEOC, Workers Comp, Annual and 90 day evaluations, terminations, and file keeping
Human Resources Warehouse Coordinator
Universal Screen Arts, Inc
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Interview, ATS Tracking
- Managed 300 Plus employees across compensation, benefits, wellness and safety, HRIS, payroll and information and data departments to ensure optimal productivity
- Oversaw documentation for employee promotions and rate changes
- Monitored employee relations and supported harmonious work culture through effective conflict resolution
- Onboarding, Orientations, pre employment test
- Timesheet keeping, Payroll
- Trained new team members in warehouse procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
Branch Coordinator
Affable Commutes
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Assist in the daily operations, strategic planning, fundraising, internal and external communications, and project implementation for the organization
- Coordinating Schedules, Keeping Licenses compliant
- Improved branch efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained scheduling for main branch to keep shifts appropriately staffed.
- Liaised between upper management and branch personnel to facilitate effective communication channels.
Human Resources Coordinator
KYOCERA SGS PRECISION TOOLS
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
Education
Associate -
Business University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH01.2015
Bachelor's - psychology
The University of Akron
Akron, OH01.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Training & development
- Employee evaluation
- Employee relations
- Talent acquisition
- Mentoring
- Workers' compensation
- Conflict Management
- Senior leadership
- Contract negotiation
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Quote
You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. -Pablo Neruda
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
First Student Group
10.2024 - Current
Central Hiring Specialist
First Student Group
10.2022 - Current
Regional Recruiter
First Student
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Director
Divine Healthcare Management
05.2021 - 12.2022
Human resource/Business office Manager
Hudson Elms Nursing Home
07.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resources Warehouse Coordinator
Universal Screen Arts, Inc
11.2018 - 07.2020
Branch Coordinator
Affable Commutes
10.2015 - 11.2018
Human Resources Coordinator
KYOCERA SGS PRECISION TOOLS
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor's - psychology
The University of Akron
Associate -
Business University of Akron Main Campus
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