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Kimberly Nielsen

Lehi,UT

Summary

With over 11 years of experience in people acquisition, including 6 years in a senior leadership role, specializing in building and leading dynamic recruitment teams that deliver exceptional results. Currently leading a team of 6 direct reports and 19 indirect team members, supporting corporate/G&A, technology, executive recruitment, sales, and high-volume hiring initiatives. Consistently delivering scalable solutions aligned with business objectives. I also lead recruitment operations with a focus on leveraging technology, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and elevate the candidate and recruiter experience. I have lead transformative projects such as implementing two applicant tracking systems (ATS) and an AI-powered recruitment system, streamlining operations and elevating recruitment outcomes. My passion is in creating and executing recruiting strategies and goals that align with the organizational vision, developing employer brand strategies to attract and retain top talent, and fostering an inclusive and motivating company culture that drives engagement and growth. While ensuring a best-in-class experience for both external and internal candidates. Blending innovation with operational excellence to ensure a seamless and engaging recruitment journey that benefits both candidates and the organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager of People Acquisition- Corporate Recruiting and Operational Effectiveness

Sunrun
05.2019 - Current
  • Currently lead a team of 6-18 local and remote Corporate/G&A, Technology, Sales, and High Volume full cycle Recruiters
  • Responsible for driving proactive recruitment strategies for teams across all organizations
  • Manage and hold team to KPI, report team metrics
  • Establish and maintain recruiting processes/on-boarding activities
  • Manage Leader Engagement at all levels of the organization - including Executive presentations
  • Budget creation and management
  • Vendor engagement and relationship management
  • Liaison between HR operations and team
  • Provide white glove treatment for unique and high level roles
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives and increase team efficiencies.

Corporate Recruiter

Vivint Solar
10.2017 - 05.2019

Staffing Manager

Accountemps
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Dedicated recruiter for accounting/finance opportunities
  • Sourced
  • Screened
  • Interviewed top Talent
  • Coached candidates on resumes and skill evaluations
  • Presented qualified candidates for open positions
  • Managed job postings
  • Conducted reference calls
  • Managed candidates will on assignment
  • Built and maintained working relationships with management

Recruiter

Suncrest Solar
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Full-cycle Recruiting
  • Passive Recruiting
  • Department Development
  • Developed and Implemented successful company culture initiatives
  • Maintained applicant tracking system and HRIS
  • On-Boarding and Orientation process development and maintenance
  • Assisted in I9 audit
  • Ensure compliance of EEOC Fair Hiring Practices in all facets of recruiting and hiring practices
  • Assist in the development of Company's Employment Brand
  • Schedule and attend job/career fairs
  • Other HR functions including but not limited to; Management coaching and training, process development, job description creation, and etc

Recruiter

Washakie Renewable Energy
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Full-cycle recruiting
  • New hire training and orientation
  • Performed I9 audits

Education

Bachelor's degree - Social Work

Weber State University
01.2016

Skills

  • Human Resources
  • Employee Engagement
  • Organizational improvement
  • Reporting management
  • Recruitment analytics
  • Recruiting strategies
  • Data-driven decision-making

Timeline

Sr. Manager of People Acquisition- Corporate Recruiting and Operational Effectiveness

Sunrun
05.2019 - Current

Corporate Recruiter

Vivint Solar
10.2017 - 05.2019

Staffing Manager

Accountemps
09.2016 - 09.2017

Recruiter

Suncrest Solar
03.2015 - 09.2016

Recruiter

Washakie Renewable Energy
08.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor's degree - Social Work

Weber State University
Kimberly Nielsen