Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kirk Towater

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Results-oriented people and culture partner with expertise in full-cycle recruiting for healthcare and startups. Experienced in managing recruitment up to the VP level and leading teams to drive effective hiring strategies. Skilled at building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to enhance the hiring experience. Proficient in leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

People & Culture Strategic Partner

Truepill
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead talent acquisition function for the organization; overseeing all hiring ranging from non-exempt to VP-level candidates.
  • Collaborate with organization leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment plans by providing guidance on job descriptions, candidate profiles and interview processes.
  • Ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by implementing internal and external feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the candidate experience.
  • Remain current on employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance in recruitment and hiring practices in addition to implementing and enforcing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the talent acquisition process.
  • Regularly and proactively communicate with key stakeholders, providing updates on recruitment activities, challenges, and successes.
  • Collaborate with the greater people and culture team and other departments to align talent acquisition strategies with overall organizational objectives; utilizes data and analytics to make informed decisions and continuously improve the talent acquisition process.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Truepill
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract and hire diverse candidates across various business functions including operations, engineering, GTM, and legal/compliance.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
  • Aided in the implementation of a new applicant tracking system and company careers site including development of candidate communication, interview workflows, and requisition & offer approval processes.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for job boards; ensuring EEO & ADA compliance

Recruitment Operations Manager

Maxim Healthcare Group
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Developed and coordinated activities and recruiting efforts of recruiters and client coordinators.
  • Partnered with other members of the management team to understand changes within the organization, adjusted hiring and scheduling needs to fit the scope of the business.
  • Translated strategic and tactical business plans into recruiting strategies and operational plans.
  • Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and placement of field staff in assigned work locations.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Healthcare Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare Group
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Worked with healthcare employees to determine specific job qualifications.
  • Scheduled and oversaw HIPAA and OSHA training for new employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Team Development & Management
  • HR Support
  • Workforce Planning
  • Vendor Management
  • Temporary and Seasonal Employees
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Lever ATS
  • Jobvite ATS
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

Timeline

People & Culture Strategic Partner

Truepill
01.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Truepill
10.2021 - 01.2024

Recruitment Operations Manager

Maxim Healthcare Group
11.2020 - 10.2021

Healthcare Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare Group
10.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Memphis

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kirk Towater