Hi, I’m
Karen Collins
601 County Road 25,Alabama
Summary
Dynamic Field Recruiter with a proven track record at EmployBridge, adept at leveraging social media for talent acquisition and enhancing candidate engagement. Skilled in resume screening and client management, I successfully reduced unqualified applicant time by implementing effective pre-screening techniques, fostering strong relationships within industry networks to optimize recruitment outcomes.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EmployBridge/ResourceMFG
Field Recruiter
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated relationships with industry-specific organizations to expand networking opportunities for future candidate sourcing.
- Leveraged social media platforms to advertise open positions, effectively reaching a wider audience of potential candidates.
- Organized company-sponsored events at colleges and universities to promote brand awareness among prospective candidates.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to identify potential candidates, reducing time spent on unqualified applicants.
WestRock/ResourceMFG
Payroll Clerk
06.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Promoted equipment longevity by overseeing routine inspections, calibration, and testing procedures.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from maintenance team members, leading to the implementation of process enhancements that improved overall efficiency.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives through monitoring utility usage patterns and identifying areas for potential reductions in consumption.
- Facilitated accurate allocation of resources by maintaining up-to-date expense records.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Developed effective communication channels for addressing employee concerns regarding paychecks, leave balances, and overtime calculations.
Joy Enterprises
Operations Manager
07.2010 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Certificate from Teaching Higher Adult Education Online
08.2024
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master Of Applied Science from Human Resources Management
01.2022
Skills
- Onboarding processes
- Client management
- Resume screening
- Talent assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Time management
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Candidate and client relations
- Pre-screening candidates
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- New hire orientations
- Public speaking
- Training and onboarding
- Administrative support
- Talent acquisition
- Online job boards
- Human resources policies
- Job fairs planning
- Networking
Affiliations
Member
Delta Mu Delta Honors Society
NSLS Honor’s Society
Walden University
Timeline
Field Recruiter
EmployBridge/ResourceMFG
12.2020 - Current
Payroll Clerk
WestRock/ResourceMFG
06.2019 - 05.2020
Operations Manager
Joy Enterprises
07.2010 - 06.2019
Walden University
Certificate from Teaching Higher Adult Education Online
Walden University
Master Of Applied Science from Human Resources Management
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