Kat MCKINLEY
Stonington,CT
Summary
Self-motivated and empathetic HR professional with a passion for helping others reach their professional goals and be their best selves at work. With four years of Talent Acquisition, People Ops, and DEI experience, I am excited to find my next best opportunity where I can continue to grow professionally and personally.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Recruiter
ReFocus Eye Health
Waterbury, Connecticut
02.2024 - Current
- Participate in career fairs to promote company brand awareness and attract quality talent
- Monitor applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences
- Review employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications
- Conduct initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers
- Create and maintain positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners
- Analyze market trends in order to identify competitive salaries that would attract top talent
- Manage full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers
Recruiting Coordinator
ReFocus Eye Health
Waterbury, Connecticut
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between hiring teams and candidates, providing timely updates
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding status of their applications or other questions they had about the company
- Provided administrative support for the recruitment team, including document preparation
- Conducted initial phone screens to assess candidate suitability and interest level
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs
- Developed and posted job descriptions across various platforms to attract top talent
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in Applicant Tracking System
Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator
PA Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported six employee networks, 400-700 members each, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for underrepresented employees to connect and collaborate
- Partnered with employee networks and internal comms to produce comm and engagement plans for PA's global news platform, ensuring all key DEI dates and celebrations were accounted for annually
- Managed VIP speaker series, featuring renowned speakers on diversity and inclusion topics, including Rory Stewart, who served as Secretary of State for International Development (UK)
- Provided procurement and logistical support for 25 diversity and inclusion events
- Worked closely with the CPO and CEO to prepare for engagement briefs with all employee networks
- Delivered benchmarking analysis and created action plans for future developments with Stonewall UK
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
PA Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Streamlined and improved the candidate journey by building trusted relationships and ensuring candidates felt valued throughout the recruitment process
- Utilized applicant tracking system to maintain candidate databases and generate reports
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, create effective recruitment strategies, and prepare more than 200 job offers firmwide
- Collaborated with hiring managers to target recruitment efforts at more than 10 colleges and universities
- Managed the interview process for hundreds of campus candidates across various workstreams
- Prepared and delivered more than 50 offers to selected candidates
- Enhanced the candidate journey making candidates feel valued throughout the entire recruitment process
- Utilized ATS to track candidate progress and ensure compliance with company policies
Campus Recruiter
PA Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for roles
- Coordinated interviews and communicated with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process
- Utilized social media platforms to attract and engage potential candidates for job opportunities
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective recruitment strategies
- Managed candidate pipeline and communication to ensure positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Conducted thorough interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for various positions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Marist College
Skills
- Ability to self-manage
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communicator
- Sourcing
- Networking
- Interviewing
- Inclusive leadership
- Diversity training
Timeline
Staffing Recruiter
ReFocus Eye Health
02.2024 - Current
Recruiting Coordinator
ReFocus Eye Health
09.2023 - Current
Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator
PA Consulting
01.2023 - 06.2023
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
PA Consulting
10.2021 - 06.2023
Campus Recruiter
PA Consulting
10.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Marist College
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