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Jennifer Mikell

Jennifer Mikell

Raleigh, NC,NC

Summary

Dynamic human resource manager with hands-on experience within the higher education sector, focusing on talent acquisition, workforce development, and strategic change solutions that align with institutional goals and promote a culture of excellence and inclusion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Staffing Specialist (HR Consultant)

NC State University
05.2023 - Current
  • Nurturing and building relationships with UNC Chapel Hill stakeholders to foster a thriving HR partnership between NC State University and UNC Chapel Hill
  • Providing timely and accurate information to NC State campus partners on temporary employment processes for faculty and staff, using the HRNow system to support informed decision-making
  • Maintaining compliance with relevant state laws and regulations related to staffing and employment for over 200 temporary state employees through UTS's strategic partnership with UNC Chapel Hill
  • Partnering with NextSource, UNC's Managed Supplier Partner in an effort to improve hiring process visibility while minimizing costs for UNC Chapel Hill
  • Leading the UHR Recognition SEED team and implementing the annual UHR Wolfpack Walkers event, raising over $7,500 for non profit organizations that directly impact NC State employees
  • Training colleagues on recruitment tools such as Bullhorn, VNDLY Workday, Skillsurvey, and Sparkhire, resulting in improved recruitment efficiency and placements of 200 UTS at UNC Chapel Hill employees
  • Recruiting qualified candidates through professional networking, digital marketing, business development and other recruitment methods, leading to highest employee headcount since the inception of University Temporary Services's partnership with UNC Chapel Hill
  • Creating and implementing engagement events for NCSU's Talent Acquisition & Employment department, fostering a collaborative workplace strategy that enhances hiring manager and candidate experience
  • Managing UNC Chapel Hill staffing specialists on best recruiting practices to enhance their skills and expand the staffing footprint through strategic growth initiative
  • Collaborating with the NCSU TA&E team to develop NC State’s comprehensive Talent Acquisition Guide, a suite of tiered services tailored to provide varying levels of staffing support based on the unique needs of campus partners

Staffing Specialist

NC State University
11.2021 - 04.2023

Partnered with UNC Chapel Hill to facilitate hiring of temporary employees in multiple industries including, but not limited to: Administration, Accounting, Housekeeping, Facilities, IT technical support, Medical Research, Marketing, Student Services, and Human Resources

  • Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, People Admin,and other digital platforms to secure exceptional talent in an dynamic labor market, which contributed to successful placement of 215 temporary employees at UNC Chapel Hill
  • Processed background checks, new hire actions, pay modifications, and job separations in a timely manner via Peoplesoft
  • Scheduled interviews, verified professional references, and organized new hire procedures for UTS temporary employees
  • Represented UTS department in various career fairs and promoted the benefits of working for NC State to attract top talent and fill vacant positions

Director of Staffing

Physician Solutions
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed all facets of temporary staffing for Physicians, Dentists, Orthodontists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dental Hygienists throughout the Southeast
  • Maintained a locum schedule for 25-30 practitioners a day and directed staffing operations for a practice client base of 93 clients
  • Supervised recruitment team of 3 employees, fostering their professional growth and development in implementing strategic talent acquisition strategies and best practices to attract top-tier candidates
  • Implemented a strategic marketing plan using Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, and social media to promote company services to new practices across the Southeast
  • Launched CRM system Top Echelon and spearheaded software transition from Google Suite to Top Echelon to increase productivity, resulting in increased revenue for the 2020 fiscal year
  • Placed several physicians, orthodontists, dentists, and Advanced Practice Providers in permanent career opportunities generating a record placement of temp to permanent hires
  • Partnered with Durham County Public Health Department to staff their emergency COVID-19 vaccination program, contributing to the vaccination of thousands of North Carolina residents.

Recruiter

Physician Solutions
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Recruited Physicians, Dentists, Orthodontists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners for locum tenens assignments throughout the Southeast
  • Assisted the Director of Staffing with conducting various employment screenings, license verifications, and reference checks
  • Engaged and reviewed applicants through career websites ZipRecruiter, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and CareerMD
  • Honed interview skill set and implemented effective job assessments to accurately validate candidate qualifications and skillsets.

Assistant Business Manager

Fogelman Properties
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Reconciled on site property accounting and aged receivables and completed monthly closeout for the 205 unit luxury residential property
  • Educating Leasing Associates on best sales practices and CRM system Yardi Voyager 7s, which resulted in a 95%-98% average occupancy rate
  • Tracked and analyzed property expenses via Excel and Yardi Voyager to meet shareholder's fiscal expectations

Leasing Consultant

Grubb Properties
06.2016 - 10.2017
  • Curated social media posts daily via Hootsuite to promote luxury residential property, which led to 95% occupancy in a competitive housing market
  • Developed business relationships with Raleigh business vendors and partnered with local businesses on various resident retention events
  • Assisted in the re-housing of Link Glenwood South apartment residents after complex was partially destroyed by a fire

Education

Bachelor's Degree - History, Minor: Political Science

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
05-2013

Skills

  • Experienced in utilizing recruitment platforms such as PeopleAdmin, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, ServiceNow, SkillSurvey, SparkHire, and Indeed to streamline talent acquisition and optimize hiring processes
  • Adept at using various computer systems, including Bullhorn, VNDLY, Workday, Top Echelon Systems (Big Biller), Yardi Voyager, and PeopleSoft, to enhance operational efficiency and manage workflows effectively
  • Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Constant Contact, DocuSign, HootSuite, Mondaycom and Zoom applications

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt


Mental Health First Aide Certification

Timeline

Lead Staffing Specialist (HR Consultant)

NC State University
05.2023 - Current

Staffing Specialist

NC State University
11.2021 - 04.2023

Director of Staffing

Physician Solutions
07.2019 - 11.2021

Recruiter

Physician Solutions
10.2018 - 07.2019

Assistant Business Manager

Fogelman Properties
10.2017 - 10.2018

Leasing Consultant

Grubb Properties
06.2016 - 10.2017

Bachelor's Degree - History, Minor: Political Science

Virginia Tech

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt


Mental Health First Aide Certification

Jennifer Mikell