KEN HUGGINS
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Senior Recruiter offering 8 years of superior performance in human resources environments. Skillful at promoting employment opportunities in collaboration with online platforms. Successful at interviewing, sourcing and securing top talent to achieve organizational targets. Knowledgeable of multiple tracking systems and HR processes. I have recruited for all roles ranging from front facing employees to c-suite talent.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Recruiter
Circle K
08.2023 - Current
- High volume recruiter for over 200 stores in the DFW area. Roles ranged from Store Associates to District Managers.
- Developed targeted recruitment campaigns for specific roles, attracting qualified applicants and reducing overall time to fill.
- Organized successful regional job fairs and networking events, resulting in higher visibility for the company''s brand among potential candidates.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and identify ideal candidates.
Recruiter
JPMorgan Chase
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Recruited for the Office of the CFO In Commercial and Community banking. Sourced, screened and hired candidates within the Controller, Financial Analysis and Treasury departments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Partnered with Hiring managers (VP-MD) to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 40-60 vacancies each quarter.
Human Resources Corporate Recruiter
Solo Stove
12.2020 - 02.2022
- As the lone recruiter I was responsible for bringing in over 100 frontline employees that included warehouse associates in 3 different states and customer support agents. I was also responsible for recruiting and hiring over 50 professional roles from various departments such as e-commerce, logistics and supply chain, human resources, IT, and finance in 2021.
- Worked as a thought partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs
- Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for applicants to promote smooth and positive onboarding experience.
- Conducted 5 recruiting events in 2021 to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
- Facilitated interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers and maintained reports and performance metrics to generate outcomes.
- Helped set up medical, dental and life insurance benefits to facilitate employee on-boarding process.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Created internal posting and advertisements while overseeing employment website.
Human Resources Corporate Recruiter
The CMI Group
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Conducted exit interviews and verified that employment termination paperwork was completed.
- Developed targeted strategies to source specific types of candidates.
- Helped to set up employee benefits, including medical, dental and life insurance.
- Filled contract, temporary and direct hire positions.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates, utilizing specialized sourcing tools.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed and managed pipeline for entry-level and experienced candidates.
- Hired employees and initiated all new hire paperwork process.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and scheduling.
- Coordinated drug testing and compiled results.
RETAIL RECRUITER
CROSSMARK
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Sourced and Recruited candidates for Sam's Club in Milwaukee, Franklin and Onalaska, Wisconsin.
- Used Sourcing tools like ICIMS, Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and Facebook to Source for Candidates.
- Build rapport and trust with candidates.
- Made over 50 outbound calls daily.
- Helped candidates through On-boarding processes.
- Qualify for retention Bonuses with each candidate who stayed for more than 60 days.
- High Volume recruiting environment Created boardroom and courtroom multimedia presentations including video and text- sync'd depositions for enhanced understanding.
Insurance Sales Agent
Geico
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Earned "Sales Rookie of the Year".
- Conducted research on insurance packages and investment options to generate client recommendations.
- Tracked the progress of all outstanding insurance claims.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
- Contributed ideas and offered constructive feedback at weekly sales and training meetings.
- Analyzed sales volume, retention and loss ratio trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
- Became a licensed insurance sales professional and receive inbound calls from potential.
- Advise buyers on the insurance products they may want or need, state insurance requirements and coverage limits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2016
Skills
- Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Oracle, Workday and iCIMS
- Interviewing
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Candidate pipeline management
- New hire orientations
- Onboarding
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Team Building
- Data-driven decision making
- Using KPI's to measure performance
Timeline
Senior Regional Recruiter
Circle K
08.2023 - Current
Recruiter
JPMorgan Chase
02.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resources Corporate Recruiter
Solo Stove
12.2020 - 02.2022
Human Resources Corporate Recruiter
The CMI Group
11.2017 - 11.2020
RETAIL RECRUITER
CROSSMARK
07.2017 - 11.2017
Insurance Sales Agent
Geico
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Stephen F Austin State University
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