Kalani Turner
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Results-oriented HR professional with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, process optimization, and talent acquisition. Expertise in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developing training materials, and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency and candidate experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, remain flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities in dynamic environments. Proven success in coordinating travel for leadership and prospective candidates, aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. A dedicated team player with a high sense of urgency, consistently prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring clear, effective messaging with all stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
The Cerbean Group
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes across six states, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes, improving consistency and efficiency.
- Manage a team of four direct reports, and drive process improvements through targeted training programs and materials.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for board members and prospective candidates, including flight bookings, accommodations, and itineraries.
- Stay current with market trends and align recruitment strategies with evolving business priorities.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Own full-cycle recruitment, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact to offer acceptance.
- Demonstrated project management skills, managing multiple ongoing projects while adapting to shifting priorities.
- A dedicated team player with a high sense of urgency, consistently meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Organized and maintained confidential records for office employee files, health records and protected information.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events.
- Oversaw background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings prior to finalizing hiring decisions.
National Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist
The Cerbean Group/Mint Cannabis
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained training materials to support new hire onboarding, ensuring a consistent and effective training experience
- Refined candidate communication processes and created SOPs to ensure consistency and professionalism
- Conducted thorough initial screenings, including phone correspondence and virtual interviews, to assess candidate skills and cultural fit
- Guided candidates through the hiring process, providing regular updates, preparing them for interviews, and supporting their transition into new roles
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, managing multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet the evolving needs of the organization
- Communicated effectively, using excellent written and oral communication skills to keep candidates and clients informed at all stages of the process
- Leveraged job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks to proactively attract high-quality talent for key roles
Campus Recruiting / Onboarding Specialist
Zimmer Biomet - ADP
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved onboarding efficiency by 20%, facilitating transitions for over 400 hires.
- Developed orientation programs aligned with company values.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding thestatus of their applications or other questions they had about the company.
- Managed offer letter creation and delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks, or performance evaluation forms.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from both internal and external customers related to Leaves Of Absence matters.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
Lead Recruiting Coordinator / Onboarding Specialist
PepsiCo - ADP
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed over 600 candidates monthly, overseeing all aspects of the onboarding process to ensure smooth transitions for new hires
- Coordinated and streamlined background checks, drug screenings, and vendor credentialing to maintain compliance and operational efficiency
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define roles and enhance candidate assessments
- Utilized ATS systems to track onboarding progress and generate detailed hiring metrics
Senior Interviewer
Waste Management - ADP
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Conducted structured behavioral interviews using the STAR method
- Provided detailed candidate feedback to guide hiring decisions
Recruiting Coordinator / Campus Recruiter
ADP - Zimmer Biomet Campus
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Networked with top colleges, sourcing talent through job fairs that I organized and attended with dedicated partners
- Attended large-scale virtual campus recruitment events to connect with prospective candidates and promote company opportunities
- Scheduled interviews and maintained compliance for large-scale recruitment
- Utilized ATS to monitor candidate progress and generate hiring reports
Paralegal / Internal Recruiter
Lexington Law Firm & Progrexion Marketing
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced hiring workflows for legal and compliance teams
- Conducted legal research and managed client files alongside recruitment duties
Recruiter Assistant / Intern
Gardena Solutions
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted in sourcing and screening candidates for internships and entry-level roles.
- Coordinated interviews and handled onboarding documentation.
- Set up phone and in-person interviews by managing calendar appointments for hiring managers and other key personnel.
- Analyzed feedback from internal stakeholders on recruitment outcomes and made recommendations accordingly.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new hires.
- Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
HR Admin
Stanley Steemer
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided HR support, including new-hire paperwork, and employee record management.
- Assisted onboarding processes for customer service and support roles.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Coordinated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
Education
Communications -
Arizona State University
01.2025
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Sourcing
- Interview Scheduling
- Onboarding
- Background checks
- Employee relations
- Compliance
- Candidate Experience
- DEI
- Hiring Metrics
- Employee Retention
- HR reporting
- HRIS software knowledge
- HR policies and procedures
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Elementary
Systemsandtools
- ATS (ADP RM, SAP SuccessFactors, TalentLink, Workday, JazzHR, Wurk, Salesforce)
- HireRite
- First Advantage
- Quest
- Excel
Timeline
HR Manager
The Cerbean Group
08.2024 - Current
National Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist
The Cerbean Group/Mint Cannabis
06.2024 - 10.2024
Campus Recruiting / Onboarding Specialist
Zimmer Biomet - ADP
01.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Recruiting Coordinator / Onboarding Specialist
PepsiCo - ADP
02.2022 - 03.2024
Recruiting Coordinator / Campus Recruiter
ADP - Zimmer Biomet Campus
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Interviewer
Waste Management - ADP
03.2021 - 03.2024
Paralegal / Internal Recruiter
Lexington Law Firm & Progrexion Marketing
03.2021 - 01.2022
HR Admin
Stanley Steemer
01.2020 - 08.2020
Recruiter Assistant / Intern
Gardena Solutions
03.2017 - 01.2022
Communications -
Arizona State University
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