Jake Hobbs
Paducah,KY
Summary
HR professional with hands-on experience across employee relations, recruiting, and HR operations. Skilled in supporting both employees and leadership while improving processes and maintaining a positive workplace environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Purchase District Health Department
Paducah, KY
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and hiring support for multiple public health roles using Workday HRIS.
- Supported employee relations by assisting employees and supervisors with workplace concerns, performance issues, and policy interpretation.
- Maintained employee records and HR documentation while assisting with hiring and separation processes, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Planned employee engagement events, trainings, and wellness initiatives, and developed internal newsletters to strengthen communication and workplace culture.
Human Resources Specialist
TempsPlus, Inc
Paducah, KY
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Served as first point of contact for employee HR inquiries related to policies, benefits, and procedures, providing timely and accurate support.
- Led onboarding and orientation for 250+ employees, ensuring smooth transitions, compliance, and completion of required documentation.
- Managed employee records, E-Verify documentation, and HRIS updates while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
- Supported employee relations, benefits administration, and recruiting processes, including assisting leadership with workplace issues and improving hiring efficiency through ATS use.
Senior Recruiter
RHM Staffing Solutions
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Balanced recruiting and business development responsibilities while managing 50+ contractors.
- Conducted candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Recognized as the 2022 New Hire MVP among a 27-member onboarding class for outstanding performance.
- Set a branch performance record by achieving 9 candidate placements in a single week, demonstrating exceptional recruiting effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2022
Certification
SHRM-CP | Expected July 2026
Timeline
HR Generalist
Purchase District Health Department
09.2025 - 07.2026
Human Resources Specialist
TempsPlus, Inc
05.2023 - 09.2025
Senior Recruiter
RHM Staffing Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Murray State University