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Demetrius Farmer

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Charlotte,NC
Demetrius Farmer

Summary

Driven and decisive Human Resource Professional offering 10+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Talent Acquisition Specialist
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
  • Posted job openings on various job boards, social media sites, and other resources.
  • Researched and identified potential candidates for open positions.
  • Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.
  • Provided guidance to new hires throughout onboarding process.
  • Attended career fairs, networking events, and other recruiting activities to source potential leads.

Best Buy Inc

Human Resource SME/Bridge ECC
11.2018 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Subject Matter Expert in Kenexa HR Hiring
  • Troubleshot system issues related to data entry and processing.
  • Researched and identified solutions to customer inquiries and escalated unresolved issues to appropriate team.
  • Analyzed existing HRIS systems and identified areas for improvement.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
  • Optimized subject matter content by conducting extensive research and incorporating industry trends.

Best Buy Co Inc.

Back Office Leader/Recruiter
03.2015 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Scheduled and supervised daily operations of back office staff.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
  • Provided training, guidance, and support to new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
  • Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.

Carmax

HRIS Administrator
07.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Enhanced HRIS efficiency by implementing new software and streamlining processes.
  • Reduced data entry errors by conducting regular audits and providing user training.
  • Managed HRIS projects for successful implementation and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Improved system performance with regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting of issues.

HHGregg

HR Generalist
09.2008 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
  • Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
  • Conducted thorough job analyses to create accurate job descriptions for various roles within the organization.

Education

International Association For HR
, Charlotte, NC

HRIP Certification from HRIS

University Overview

HRIS Certification

Skills

  • Recruitment Planning
  • Business Forecasting
  • Recruitment
  • Capacity and Scalability Planning
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • IBM Kenexa HR Software Proficiency
  • Software Implementation
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Onboarding Assistance
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Onboarding and Orientation

Certification

  • Currently enrolled in HRIS Certification through IHRIM

Affiliations

DEIB Goodwill Diversity Team

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
04.2022 - Current

Human Resource SME/Bridge ECC

Best Buy Inc
11.2018 - 04.2022

Back Office Leader/Recruiter

Best Buy Co Inc.
03.2015 - 11.2018

HRIS Administrator

Carmax
07.2013 - 03.2015

HR Generalist

HHGregg
09.2008 - 07.2013

International Association For HR

HRIP Certification from HRIS
  • Currently enrolled in HRIS Certification through IHRIM
Demetrius FarmerTalent Acquisition Specialist