Kelli Cameron
Senior Recruiter
Frisco,TX
Summary
SHRM-CP certified HR professional with a 17-year tenure at Fairway Independent Mortgage Company.
Specialized in the intersection of Corporate Recruiting and Compensation, with a track record of scaling mortgage operations through data-driven recruitment and market aligned compensation strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
05.2016 - Current
- Led all aspects of recruitment for diverse departments within Mortgage Operations (Accounting, Closing, Compliance, etc.) and Branch Operations (Branch Closer, Loan Officer Assistant, etc.).
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand the staffing needs, assess talent gaps, and cultivate strong relationships.
- Proactively sourced and managed high-quality candidate pipelines through various channels (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
- Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Utilized Workday Recruiting and iCIMS to track key metrics, analyze recruitment data, and identify areas for process improvement.
- Maintained strong relationships with recruiting vendors and stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Proactively identified and implemented process enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment function.
- Dual role with Compensation Specialist
Compensation Specialist
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
09.2023 - Current
- Led the review, approval, and updating of job descriptions in Payfactors, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the market data.
- Analyzed marketing pricing data with Payfactors to determine competitive ranges.
- Managed the HR Compensation ServiceNow ticket engine.
- Completed the 2024 McLagan/AON Compensation Survey.
- Benchmarked jobs against survey data and market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges.
- Reviewed, updated, and repriced a library of 600+ job descriptions.
- Conducted employee interviews to gather information and ensure descriptions accurately reflect job duties and responsibilities.
- Handled updating job profiles within Workday.
- Routinely updated tables for job codes, descriptions, and families.
- Dual role with Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Shipping Manager
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
05.2009 - 05.2016
- Led a team of nine (9) high-performing employees within the Post-Closing Department.
- Implemented regular one-on-one meetings to provide individual coaching, identify performance trends, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provided key insights and actionable recommendations through weekly and monthly data reports to Post-Closing Leadership and Executive teams.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including State Housing Agencies and Investors.
- Proactively managed team staffing levels, initiating recruitment efforts to ensure optimal team size and productivity.
- Conducted comprehensive resume reviews and in-depth interviews to select top talent.
- Promoted to Corporate Recruiter May 2019
Education
BBA - Business Administration
06.2006
Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP) -
06.2024
Compensation Fundamentals Certification -
01.2025
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Candidate sourcing and management
- Interviewing and selection techniques
- Employer branding and candidate experience
- Utilizing ATS (Workday Recruiting, iCIMS)
- Data analysis and reporting
Certification
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP), 2024-06-01, Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional, Dallas, Texas
- Compensation Fundamentals Certification, 2025-01-01, PayScale, Dallas, Texas
Timeline
Compensation Specialist - Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
09.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter - Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
05.2016 - Current
Shipping Manager - Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
05.2009 - 05.2016
Cleveland State University - BBA, Business Administration
Society of Human Resources Management - Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP),
PayScale - Compensation Fundamentals Certification,