Seasoned and goal-oriented recruiting specialist with 15 years of practical experience in both high-volume and technical/specialized full life-cycle (FLC) recruiting. Ample experience in both digital and in-person talent acquisition methodologies. Currently looking for a challenging long-term position whereinto fully invest my skills and experience!
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Kirk A Berry
Zionsville,IN
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Management Group
Technical Recruiter (Contract)
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Scanning for and identifying high-potential candidates for submittal to Hiring Managers
- Heavy utilization of professional employment-focused social media platforms to fortify candidacy talent pool
- Vetting candidates to ascertain effectiveness in as-needed employment categories such as (but not limited to): Relevant experience, job function, technical skill, communication skills, culture fit, and other areas as requested by Hiring Manager
- Serving as full life cycle (FLC) liaison for candidate up to and including full "hand-off" to new employees HR personnel / report-to
- Execution of various other functions on "as needed" basis
Ryder Logistics
Recruiting Specialist
06.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Sourced, vetted, and placed average of 27 candidates per month
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining recruitment processes and implementing best practices
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by proactively sourcing qualified candidates through various channels, such as LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and requirements for open positions
- Improved interview process by developing insightful questions and training team members on effective interviewing techniques
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accuracy of candidate information and optimize recruitment workflow
- Developed strong relationships with potential candidates, fostering positive employer brand image and enhancing talent pool quality
- Implemented metrics-driven approach for evaluating recruiting efforts, enabling continuous improvement of strategies
- Utilized social media platforms strategically to increase reach among prospective candidates
- Coached hiring managers on legal compliance during interview process, mitigating potential risks
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to each employee
MS Companies
Talent Acquisition Specialist (High-Volume)
01.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Successfully filled extremely time-sensitive staffing needs within a 24-48 time period
- Scheduled up to 70 interviews/orientations per week as needed
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Collaborated with Senior Management to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables
- Staffed first-level orientations at company-high 80% average
- Strictly adhered all company-mandated COVID-19 screening policies
- Received perfect yearly evaluations from manager
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing streamlined application processes and providing consistent communication and feedback
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events
MS-IL
Recruiter (Contract)
06.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration
- Scheduled and conducted minimum of 30 interviews each week
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates
LIDS
Talent Acquisition Specialist
07.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Supported positive candidate experience with frequent and timely communication throughout recruitment process
- Developed and managed pipeline for executive candidates within both corporate office (specialized) and company distribution center (high-volume)
- Created onboarding solutions to tailor options for diverse hiring needs
- Served as advisor and strategic liaison to hiring managers and human resources to offer guidance and direction for staffing programs
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
- Performed in-person and phone interviews with candidates to identify talent and team fit
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
Extreme Property Solutions LLC
Director of Human Resources/Talent Manager
02.2014 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500-employee/1099 company.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Education
Indiana University Kelley School of BusinessIndianapolis, iN
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management / Business Management
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Full Life-Cycle Recruiting expert (both high-volume and specialized)
- ATS platform utilization (Salesforce, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, Career Builder, and Proprietary Platforms)
- LinkedIn Proficiency
- Candidate Sourcing
- Employment Law and Compliance
- Networking
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Social Media Recruitment
- Passive Candidate Outreach
- Problem Resolution
- Talent Management
Certification
Professional of Human Resources Certification ID 60086361PHR
Timeline
Technical Recruiter (Contract)
Talent Management Group
01.2024 - Current
Recruiting Specialist
Ryder Logistics
06.2021 - 08.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist (High-Volume)
MS Companies
01.2019 - 05.2021
Recruiter (Contract)
MS-IL
06.2018 - 12.2018
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LIDS
07.2017 - 05.2018
Director of Human Resources/Talent Manager
Extreme Property Solutions LLC
02.2014 - 05.2017
Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management / Business Management
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