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Kerry Cimber
Talent Acquisition Leader
Delray Beach,FL
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and outstanding performer in leadership, talent development and talent acquisition attracting top talent within multiple industries. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of business needs. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. Trusted business partner with record of accomplishment of consulting with executives to influence business decisions. Results driven, inspirational and highly effective team leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR, CORPORATE SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION & HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Keeco, Hollander Sleep & Décor
Boca Raton, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Created process improvement programs and redesigned on-boarding flow charts to enhance the interview and new hire experience, resulting in improved retention.
- Developed effective interview templates for all job functions, facilitating consistent evaluation during candidate assessments.
- Developed University Relations on multiple diverse platforms.
- Strengthened connections between Corporate and Colleges/Universities through implementation of internship program.
- Successfully addressed retention challenges, resulting in a 40% boost in year-over-year retention rates.
- Obtained and evaluated candidates suitable for various job openings across multiple departments such as Accounting, Finance ,IT ,Merchandising ,Procurement ,Legal ,HR and Payroll up to the executive level.
- Coordinated comprehensive employee onboarding from start to finish. Designed engaging onboarding presentations while facilitating background checks, drug screens, employment verification procedures, alongside equipment setup, and timely survey distributions to further enhance retention.
- Enhanced efficiency of onboarding through the implementation of comprehensive checklists and streamlined processes.
- Delivered training programs to interns and HR generalists across different corporate and manufacturing sites.
- Collaborated with the Senior Executive Team to create and implement process enhancement initiatives
- Crafted and implemented targeted social media strategies to engage prospective candidates, cultivate extensive talent pools, and heighten brand presence for achieving 'Employer of Choice' status within the Consumer Goods/Textile sector.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Maximized ROI by effectively negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION CONTRACTOR
JM Family Enterprises, Inc
Deerfield Beach, FL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted candidate sourcing and screening processes for IT, Sales, and Management vacancies.
- Exceeded expectations by effectively onboarding and integrating over 40 new hires within a tight deadline.
- Drove the recruitment efforts for large-scale career events across the country, resulting in the acquisition of highly skilled candidates.
- Generated pool of qualified and passive IT candidates.
- Achieved a 15-day reduction overall in Time to Fill.
CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Hair Club for Men Ltd. Inc
Boca Raton, FL
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Onboarded top-level talent at different verticals spanning IT, Legal Counsel ,Finance & Accounting ,Marketing ,Sales,E-commerce to HR.
- Developed processes and playbooks for talent review and performance management, and built strong, diversified teams. Analyzed metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Successfully handled contract negotiations and oversaw budget allocation for recruiting costs.
- Delivered comprehensive presentations on company culture, career advancement opportunities, employee benefits, and unique advantages to prospective candidates.
- Streamlined the hiring process by developing talent pipelines with a pool of more than 2,000 applicants via UltiPro.
- Partnered with top executives to implement change management and talent solutions that gave us a strong edge in the job market.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions, and reach resolution of grievances.
- Boosted company profits through effective attraction and recruitment of top talent, resulting in a savings of over 2 million dollars.
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Human Capital Management
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Directed a team of 56 on-site and remote recruiters, sourcing specialists, and HR associates to achieve goals in talent acquisition.
- Implemented KPIs to drive team development and enhance overall performance.
- Oversaw operations of ADT, the largest HCM account, responsible for generating more than 250 hires per month across Canada and USA.
- Assessed effectiveness of programs, processes, and procedures and made proactive changes to meet evolving demands.
- Demonstrated forward-thinking mentality in projecting workforce requirements and executing effective tactics.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement, including retention.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies for a 200-plus employee staffing firm company.
- Discovered and resolved complex workforce issues, significantly influencing managerial decision-making.
- Represented the company in civic and community events to enhance brand reputation and generate new business opportunities.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc
Seattle, WA
01.2005 - 10.2015
- Created strategic hiring and recruitment policies in a 10,000-employee organization.
- Facilitated improved communication among multiple business divisions.
- Streamlined communication channels between managers and employees, leading to increased team efficiency and higher employee job satisfaction.
- Executed successful networking techniques to enhance new business avenues.
- Identified and onboarded exceptional talent with the focus on driving profitability.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new employees to inform them about company policies, employment benefits, and job duties.
- Provided management with knowledge on how to implement policies and take action to prevent legal disputes with employees.
- Implemented compliance tools, corrective actions, and deficiency identification techniques to mitigate audit risks.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels through tracking of vacancies and initiation of recruitment and interview processes, ensuring identification of qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review existing documentation and incorporate feedback from associates in order to improve training processes.
- Drove productivity by managing recruitment teams across the east and west coasts of the USA. Achieved consistent results with an average of over 300 successful hires per month in areas such as sales, marketing, and leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Advertising Art, and Marketing
Bauder College
Atlanta, GAAssociate of Arts - Commercial and Advertising Art Marketing, Commercial Advertising Art, and Marketing
Pratt Institute, Moore College of Art and Design
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, NY, PASkills
- Strategic Planning Systems
- HRIS and ATS Systems i
- Database Maintenance
- Multiple ATS & HRIS system experience including ADP, UltiPro, Taleo, Workday and more
- KPI Design and Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employment law knowledge
- New Employee Orientation
- Employee Retention
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Passive Candidate Searching
- Performance Reviews
- Brand Management
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Employee Relations
- Retention Program Development
- Compensation Structuring
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Onboarding and Orientation
Affiliations
- American Marketing Association
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Project Management Institute
- Multiple Presidents Club Accomodations and Awards
Certification
AIRS Certifications
· CSSR - Certified Social Media Recruiter
· CDR - Certified Diversified Recruiter
· ACIR - Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter
· PRC - Professional Recruitment Certified
· CIR- Certified Internet Recruiter
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Warton School
Accomplishments
I am rather humble and more of a servant team leader and player. I have had the honor to attend the very prestigious "Presidents Club" several times with Wyndham Worldwide allowing to build a very strong network of professionals and very unique leaders across the globe.
I also achieved "TOP TEN" in the country for over $2M in sales. I am honored and will always carry the gratitude of those that supported and taught me all along my career path.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureQuote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Software
ADP, Taleo, Ultimate, ICMS, Workday
HRIS
Languages
English
Native language
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Interests
Painting, Exploring, Skiing and Hiking
Timeline
HR, CORPORATE SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION & HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Keeco, Hollander Sleep & Décor
07.2021 - Current
CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION CONTRACTOR
JM Family Enterprises, Inc
04.2021 - 07.2021
CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Hair Club for Men Ltd. Inc
07.2017 - 08.2020
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Human Capital Management
02.2016 - 04.2017
REGIONAL DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc
01.2005 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Advertising Art, and Marketing
Bauder College
Associate of Arts - Commercial and Advertising Art Marketing, Commercial Advertising Art, and Marketing
Pratt Institute, Moore College of Art and Design
AIRS Certifications
· CSSR - Certified Social Media Recruiter
· CDR - Certified Diversified Recruiter
· ACIR - Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter
· PRC - Professional Recruitment Certified
· CIR- Certified Internet Recruiter
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Warton School
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