Kimberley Gallagher

Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in optimizing HR policies and strategies for IT support and recruitment sectors. Proven expertise in project management, organizational design, and regulatory compliance, leading to enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction. Developed integrated talent strategies aligned with organizational goals, securing buy-in from senior leadership. Skilled in training and mentoring teams to foster high-performance environments and retain top talent.

• Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt
• Corporate Trainer Certified, Management & Strategy Institute
• Certified ADP HRB Certification, Human Resource Benefits

• Boosted employee referrals by 40% and candidate quality by 25% with augmentation of key stakeholder relationships.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by 30% and cut work processes by 20% with successful implementation of advanced applicant tracking system.
• Increased brand visibility by 50% and delivered 15% growth in candidate pipeline.

• Human Resources Business Partner, N.A.C.K., LLC, Tampa, FL, 10/01/17, Present, Source, qualify, and interview candidates. Evaluate career history, skillset, aspirations, suitability for role and compatibility with organization., Maintain accurate and up-to-date employment and termination information, including exit interview analyses and cost studies, and recommend additional analyses., Coordinate entire lifecycle of recruitment process – from posting jobs, finding and vetting applicants, scheduling interviews, and checking backgrounds to recommending salaries, drafting offer letters, renewing offers, conducting pre-employment history screens, and notifying and onboarding new hires., Author employee reports and upload HR data for supervisors., Organize 25 screening calls and 40 interviews each week., Garner further experience in EEOC and AAP reporting and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations., Secured better quality of candidates, achieved quicker time-to-fill ratio, and realized cost savings, with overhaul of company’s approach to talent acquisition by leading ideation and enterprise-wide rollout of innovative tactics, methodologies, and protocols., Developed Peer Mentorship Program that facilitates mentorship of young talent by senior leadership., Expedited filling of roles, leveraging predictive modeling to formulate and adapt staffing plans., Increased talent retention by 90%.
• Talent Acquisition Specialist, CSPI Technology Solutions, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 02/01/16, 09/30/17, Retained oversight of hiring processes, including drafting of corporate and regulatory documentation., Forged strategic partnerships with career guidance program, community organizations, educational institutions, and workforce hubs., Identified trends and recommended strategies and revised new employee induction, compensation, and personnel policies, to continuously improve efficacy of recruitment processes and talent quality., Monitored staffing levels, hire rates, candidate pools, and additional key metrics to uncover hiring gaps and optimize operational efficiency., Maintained accurate and up-to-date reports and analytics., Produced behavioral interview guides, improved effectiveness of hiring process, and ensured alignment with organizational objectives., Attracted recent graduates and strengthened links with colleges by conceiving, developing, and launching CSPI’s first College Recruitment and Internship initiative., Halved time-to-fill and increased talent retention by 30%, diversity by 25%, and quality of hires by 40%., Hiked staff engagement and participation by ideation and implementation of CSPI’s Passport to Success that included implementation of companywide training program aimed at new hires and management., Delivered in-person and webinar-based training to 20-25 new hires and supervisors, sharing subject matter expertise in interview techniques and best practices.
• Talent Acquisition Manager, Green Key Solutions, LLC, Clearwater, FL, 02/01/14, 02/01/16, Leading 5-strong team of recruiters, drove delivery of team building exercises and brand awareness projects., Determined workforce requirements and forecasted requirements., Maintained current knowledge of trends in human resources, talent management, employment law, industry standards, emerging technology, and regulatory requirements., Trained and advised hiring manager in recruitment methodology, including interview questions, core competency identification, pre-employment testing and selection processes., Saved over $325,000 within 12 months by renegotiating agency fees., Boosted employee retention rates by 50% with introduction of new HR policies., Improved employee satisfaction by 85% and retention by 95%, with development and implementation of targeted management training programs.
• Senior Sales & Recruitment Manager, Franklin Realty Consultants, Clearwater, FL, 01/01/10, 01/01/14, Prospected qualified candidates and clients in real estate vertical., Forged strong candidate and client relationships that promoted achievement of goals and objectives., Maintained robust candidate and customer pipeline., Partnered with CEO and senior leadership to devise new sales and hiring strategies, that improved recruitment, retention, customer service, and deal closing rates., Coached and mentored 3 recruiters., Grew market share by 30% with development of growth strategies that enabled acquisition and retention of high-potential real estate agents., Consistently exceeded monthly targets.