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Karen Higton

Karen Higton

Human Resources
Elkton,MD

Summary

Effective Human Resources Recruiter with many years of documented corporate recruiting, third party staffing and executive search expertise and advanced skills in other human resources related functions. Excels in complex, matrixed organizations with varied business units and decentralized processes. Working knowledge of Workday, Taleo and other human capital management software. Effective Human Resources Recruiter with [Number] years of documented corporate recruiting, third party staffing and executive search expertise and advanced skills in other human resources related functions. Excels in complex, matrixed organizations with varied business units and decentralized processes. Working knowledge of Workday, Taleo and other human capital management software.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources-Recruiter

Christiana Care Health System
09.2015 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.
  • Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
  • Facilitated interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers and maintained reports and performance metrics to generate outcomes.
  • Guided candidate recruitment and selection to create and drive workforce in alignment with company diversity and inclusion goals.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
  • Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
  • Provided advice to leadership on implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements and business rollouts.

Human Resources Generalist

Dr. David Martini-Replenish Medspa
Elkton, MD
11.2011 - 08.2015
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes, and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
  • Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2016

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Cecil Community College
North East, MD
05.2009

Skills

  • Organizational Improvements
  • Records Maintenance
  • Operational Requirements
  • Hiring and Retention Strategies
  • Organizational Systems
  • Candidate Pipeline Management
  • Employee Assignments
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Interviewing and Prescreening
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Application Evaluation
  • Background Checking
  • Work History Verification
  • Employee Discipline
  • Applicant Tracking Systems Proficient
  • Applicant Evaluations
  • Maintaining Applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Onboard New Hires
  • Human Resources Management Systems
  • Recruitment Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Candidate Searching
  • Employee Orientation
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Cold Calling
  • Phone Screens
  • Project Recruiting
  • Job Fairs Planning
  • Special Projects
  • Assessments and Qualifications
  • Time Management
  • Offer Letter Drafting
  • Pleading Drafting
  • Human Resources Policy Implementation
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Database Management
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved recruiting for Dietary my first week, completing the task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.

Timeline

Human Resources-Recruiter

Christiana Care Health System
09.2015 - 10.2022

Human Resources Generalist

Dr. David Martini-Replenish Medspa
11.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Cecil Community College

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