Karen Pineda
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Talent Acquisition / HR practiced in developing and establishing strategic recruitment strategies and identifying appropriate talent. Offering 8 years of comprehensive experience sourcing diverse, high-caliber candidates by maximizing internet resources, social media, and referrals. Committed to successfully managing phases of full-cycle recruiting from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations and onboarding.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of HR and Talent Acquistion
Reimbursement Reimagined
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Assisted employees in navigating the complex requirements of FMLA eligibility criteria, ensuring they received appropriate support during their leave periods.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reimbursement Reimagined
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Sourced and screened candidates for LPN, RN, Case Managers and Executives roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
HR Recruiter Coordinator
Krazy Kat Sportswear
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
HR Recruiter Coordinator
Decora Desings
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
HR Coordinator
Always Home Care
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations
- Called potential patients, nursing homes and doctors offices to bring new clients
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation
- Interviewed, hired and mentored over 20 new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations
- Recruited highly successful practitioner network focused on serving disabled and senior patients
- Weekly processing payroll for over 200 employees
- Generated review tables to keep payroll information accurate and organized
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
Senior Recruiter
Vitality Staffing Solutions LLC
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed targeted strategies to locate and onboard specific candidate types, meeting short- and long-term business objectives
- Collaborated with management to build and implement effective, modern employment policies
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels
- Analyzed client-established job requirements and descriptions, leveraged appropriate sourcing methods and selected potential candidates based on qualification criteria
- Oversaw all HR needs for 200 employee operation across 1 location
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Attorney At Law
José Antonio Páez University
Carabobo, Venezuela 04.2016
Skills
- Recruiting
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- New Hire Orientation
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Customer service
- Outbound calling
- Data analysis
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Office
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Client Requirements
- Talent Management
- Recruitment planning
References
Pierangely Ruiz 347-846-9430
Victoria Ross 929-366-2763
Kevin Rodriguez 908-242-0550
Certification
- Costumer services seminar - February 2020
- Human Resources Management - December 2021
Timeline
Director of HR and Talent Acquistion
Reimbursement Reimagined
03.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reimbursement Reimagined
08.2022 - 03.2023
HR Recruiter Coordinator
Krazy Kat Sportswear
01.2022 - 08.2022
HR Recruiter Coordinator
Decora Desings
06.2020 - 12.2021
HR Coordinator
Always Home Care
12.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Recruiter
Vitality Staffing Solutions LLC
09.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Attorney At Law
José Antonio Páez University
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