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Jessica Jenkins

Jessica Jenkins

Coporate Recruiter
Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 13 years of recruitment strategy development.

Work History

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Patriot Placements
Tampa, FL
12.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
  • Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
  • Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
  • Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.

Talent Acquisition/Retention-Contract Employee

Tampa Maid Foods
Lakeland, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
  • Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Sourced and screened candidates for multiple management/director roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Built constructive customer relationships to improve loyalty and recommendations.
  • Identified changing customer needs and adapted service strategies to meet them.
  • Utilized knowledge of employee experience to create specialized plans for customer retention.
  • Evaluated current employee retention strategies and recommended improvements.
  • Developed new strategies for employee retention activities.

Nurse Recruiter - Contract Employee

Advent Health Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.

Human Resources Specialist

Ace Hardware RSC
Plant City, FL
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.

Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Tampa, FL
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
  • Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
  • Reviewed onboarding processes regularly, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
  • Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
  • Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to market place and company.
  • Maintained regular schedule of onboarding classes, one-on-one meetings, and transitional hand-offs to supervisors.
  • Monitored new hire performance, compliance and progress with requirements to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Completed required criminal, credit, or drug tests for new hires.
  • Assessed onboarding systems against company needs and made improvements at level of company, department and job type to align with needs.

Supported Employment Specialist

We Care Support Services
Orlando, FL
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Staffing Strategy
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Work Authorizations
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Human Resources Policy Implementation
  • Offer Letter Drafting
  • Employee Engagement
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Building Partnerships
  • Wages and Salary
  • Talent Management
  • Benefits Negotiation
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Cold Calling
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Data Tracking Applications
  • Complaint Management
  • Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Compensation Negotiations
  • Partner Relationship Management
  • Human Resources Department Processes
  • Online Platforms
  • Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Corporate Branding
  • Screening Processes
  • Equal Employment Laws
  • Special Events
  • Applicant Tracking Systems Proficient
  • Pre-Screening and Qualifying
  • Recruitment
  • Hiring Trends and Analysis
  • HR Support
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Candidate Pipeline Management
  • Creative Strategies
  • Client Requirements
  • Onboarding Support
  • Facilitating Auditions
  • Managing Client Contracts
  • Application Screening
  • Recruitment Reporting
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Applicant Qualification
  • In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Sort and Vet Applicants
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Global Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Orientation
  • Candidate Searching
  • Maintain Employment Records
  • Recruitment Management
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Conduct Orientations and Training
  • Onboard New Hires

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Master of Arts - Human Resources Managment

National University
La Jolla, CA
09.2023 - Current

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Patriot Placements
12.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - Human Resources Managment

National University
09.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition/Retention-Contract Employee

Tampa Maid Foods
01.2023 - Current

Nurse Recruiter - Contract Employee

Advent Health Tampa
09.2022 - 01.2023

Human Resources Specialist

Ace Hardware RSC
01.2021 - 09.2022

Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
06.2019 - 01.2021

Supported Employment Specialist

We Care Support Services
06.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication

University of South Florida

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