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Kristine Zentmeyer

Columbia,United States

Summary

Highly analytical talent recruitment and acquisition professional with experience developing and executing recruiting plans within both agency and in-house settings. Manage all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement and onboarding. Creatively source high-caliber candidates by leveraging recruiting software, social media, and cold calling and employee referrals. Proficient in finding talent that matches the needs of each client. Motivated and hardworking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraged in building positive business relationships and promoting a cohesive business environment. To seek a challenging Talent Acquisition Associate position that provides the opportunity to make strong and creative contribution to organizational goals through development of managerial skills. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter | HR Generalist

EarthScope Consortium
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for hiring | internal moves of 52 applicants in 12-month period as sole recruiter.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws during entire recruitment process.
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
  • Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
  • Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.

Sr. Technical Recruiter | Generalist

Puppet
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Continuously offered insights into competitors' strategies and market trends to assist the management make informed decisions on talent acquisition, company position in the market, and organizational structure and process designing
  • Provided the controller, business executives, and HR business partner with regular written and verbal requisition updates
  • Developed networks with industry leaders to source top talent and created a talent pipeline
  • Functioned as the key mediator and point of contact for the selected candidates
  • Screened, assessed, and qualified candidates by conducting in-depth interviews to gain a thorough grasp of competencies and credentials
  • Maintained knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, tools, and best practices for hiring
  • Led an effective and efficient talent strategy in support of the business after consulting with senior business and HR leaders on crucial talent gaps
  • Grasped the overall goals and objectives of the organization in the US and collaborated with other stakeholders to develop a talent strategy that supported and enabled the achievement of organizational goals
  • Established reliable talent evaluation procedure.

GTM Sourcer

SiteRx
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Sourced, found, and screened passive applicants with solid track records for all sales-related jobs
  • Closely collaborated with leadership to discover and hire top talent
  • Defined and developed highly successful, repeatable hiring procedures
  • Ensured candidates experienced a personal touch every step of the application process
  • Partnered with coordinators, recruiters, and other members of the recruiting team
  • Successfully hired a candidate for the hardest-to-fill position within just two weeks of employment.

Technical Sourcer | Recruiter

Facet
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Hired new talent for Facet by sourcing candidates from select networks while effectively collaborating with six different recruiters to locate top talent
  • Selected applicants that met technical requirements for each post
  • Conducted phone screening to identify potential candidates
  • Coached candidates on interview skills
  • Assisted HR Director with all assigned tasks
  • Crafted new job descriptions and interacted with clients to know recruiting needs
  • Provided candidate lists from various backgrounds and technical fields and hired 1-3 candidates every month.

Human Resources Generalist

Lanphere Auto Group
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed end-to-end recruiting for five auto dealerships, one body shop, and one auto spa while serving as HR Generalist
  • Oversaw 22 job requests on average and hired 100 personnel in a span of eight months
  • Arranged interviews with senior management at every dealership
  • Liaised with management and candidates for interviews and interview follow-ups
  • Performed background/MVR checks and pre-employment drug tests, created all documentation, and conducted orientation programs for new recruits
  • Managed employee data of current and past employees and daily (more than 50) HR text and email messages
  • Posted employment opportunities on internal and external websites
  • Conducted phone interviews with prospective candidates
  • Aided staff members with necessary training and password reset
  • Assisted HR Director with all assigned duties
  • Streamlined and migrated onboarding process online during Covid-19 pandemic.

Human Resources Generalist

University Medical Group
07.2016 - 11.2019
  • Interviewed candidates prior to screening process and organized background checks, new hire orientations, training sessions, and compliance programs
  • Verified application materials before sending to supervisors and hiring managers
  • Monitored on-time processing and completion of all paperwork related to new hires
  • Contributed to management of benefit programs by reviewing updated employee benefit documentation and maintaining leave-related benefit records, such as FMLA/OFLA, workers' compensation, and disability claims
  • Facilitated education and training of staff members on various HR-related subjects
  • Supported management and employees by assisting with employee relations
  • Managed HR database ensuring accuracy and updated information and created reports through database
  • Drafted and maintained HR-related company documents, templates, and forms
  • Played a major role in creating a paperless HR department in less than one year.

HR Specialist

LAIKA, LLC
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Organized all training sessions and off-site meetings and supported the HR Manager with every employee event
  • Crafted separation documents, amendments, and offer letters
  • Oversaw the entire onboarding process and the documentation related to personnel files including E-Verify and 401K reports
  • Administered the Open Enrollment program every year in association with other team members
  • Conducted orientation programs for new recruits
  • Maintained a positive work culture by providing support and cooperation to benefits and payroll departments.

HR Benefits Support Specialist

The Regence Group
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Reviewed current employee benefits documents and kept records of leave-related benefits, including FMLA/OFLA, workers' compensation, and disability claims, to assist in managing the benefits programs.

HR Administrator

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Of OR
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for providing highest level of administrative support services primarily for recruitment/staffing activities and processes
  • This position delivered high quality customer service to candidates, hiring management and employees
  • Strong collaboration with human resources colleagues to optimize staffing processes and new employee onboarding experience.

Jr Recruiter/Coordinator

UTi Worldwide Inc.
06.2010 - 03.2011
  • Assisted with talent search and screening and investigated new ideas to develop creative sourcing tactics and talent identification
  • Created and maintained job adverts, job descriptions, and recruiting and ATS reports
  • Placed requisitions on state job boards
  • Selected applicants based on availability, interest, salary range, relocation needs, and basic educational credentials
  • Collaborated with IT Recruiter to share information, harness resources, and produce ideas for a successful talent search.

HR Data Entry

Netflix
09.2009 - 02.2010
  • Managed emails that are sent to HR Admin regarding entering new hire paperwork, processing terminations, updating 401K contributions, adding /deleting direct deposit accounts, processing position, title and salary changes
  • Oversaw the unemployment claims for the entire west coast
  • Attended hearings when an employee appealed our decision
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely data entering by the payroll cutoff date.

Sr HR Customer Service Representative

Nike
03.2008 - 07.2009
  • Supported more than 7000 Nike employees with benefits, payroll, paper work for new hires, and the employee support program through the company's call center
  • Professionally conducted all phone and email correspondence with employees about benefits, 401K retirement saving plan, and important related information
  • Provided information on severance packages, employee support programs, and other options to impacted employees during the reorganization
  • Completely understood Nike P&P and explained the practices to the staff across various locations
  • Contributed to conducting investigations and fact-finding interviews for Loss Prevention and other internal partners
  • Earned recognition as the highest performing employee based on criteria such as calls answered, calls resolved on the first try, and average call duration
  • Performed the duties of a payroll knowledge expert; attended weekly payroll meetings and educated the customer service team on payroll topics.

Accounting Assistant/HR Assistant

Nike, Inc
01.2006 - 03.2008
  • Provided oversight for recruiting and hiring of 300 staff members for Nike Beaverton Employee Store
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations of store
  • Responsible for opening and closing Nike Employee Store cash box
  • In charge of hiring for Sales Floor and Shipping and Receiving
  • Assisted with setting up interviews and conference rooms for management to conduct interviews
  • Recruited new candidates using Taleo
  • Oversaw hiring of 110 new employees, in H6-month span, for back to school and 2007 Holiday Season
  • Ensured that all new hire paperwork is completed and submitted to Nike HR in timely manner
  • Ran background checks on all potential new hires
  • Ensured that all termination and resignation paperwork was filled out properly and filed on time
  • Compiled accurate and up to date attendance file on every employee
  • Dispersed payroll checks
  • Ensure current status and up to date information for all new Nike hiring and benefit practices
  • Facilitated and administered training for associates on registers, receptionists at guest check-in and supervisors on store opening and closing procedures related to registers and safe
  • Maintained all employee files.

Skills

  • Candidate Pipeline Management
  • Global Recruitment
  • Work Authorizations
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Talent Management
  • Salary & Benefits Negotiations
  • Candidate Sourcing & Screening
  • Advanced Boolean Searches
  • Exempt & Non-Exempt Staffing
  • Executive Recruiting
  • High-Volume Staffing
  • Social Media Recruiting Tools
  • Employment Law
  • Client Relationship Management
  • CostPoint
  • ADP
  • Ceridian Day Force
  • Oracle
  • Taleo
  • Salesforce
  • Notion
  • Gem
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Airtable
  • Calendly
  • Gusto
  • JazzHR
  • Greenhouse
  • Google Suite
  • Trello
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Lattice
  • Paycor
  • Recruitment Process Improvement
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • Talent Acquisition
  • LinkedIn Sourcing

Corequalification

  • Ability to handle highly sensitive confidential employee information with discretion and good judgment.
  • Experienced providing comprehensive support for executive-level staff.
  • Responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for a company's long-term goals.
  • Ability to change gears on short notice and adapt to the new reality quickly and seamlessly.
  • Ability to work effectively within a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively both in team environments as well as independently.
  • Skilled at developing and maintaining administrative processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
  • Managed outsourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates based on clients' needs.
  • Sourcing potential candidates through online company career portals, recruitment sites, job boards, social platforms, as well as print media, posters, and flyers, when required.
  • Managing hiring processes via electronic Applicant Tracking Systems.
  • Evaluating applications and screening candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitating pre-interview assessments.
  • Preparing hiring forecasts as part of the company's strategic planning.

Personal Information

Title: Senior Recruiter | Talent Acquisitions | People Operations

References

Available upon on request.

Timeline

Recruiter | HR Generalist

EarthScope Consortium
04.2023 - Current

Sr. Technical Recruiter | Generalist

Puppet
05.2022 - 11.2022

GTM Sourcer

SiteRx
02.2022 - 04.2022

Technical Sourcer | Recruiter

Facet
01.2021 - 01.2022

Human Resources Generalist

Lanphere Auto Group
05.2020 - 01.2021

Human Resources Generalist

University Medical Group
07.2016 - 11.2019

HR Specialist

LAIKA, LLC
02.2012 - 07.2016

HR Benefits Support Specialist

The Regence Group
08.2011 - 05.2012

HR Administrator

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Of OR
03.2011 - 09.2011

Jr Recruiter/Coordinator

UTi Worldwide Inc.
06.2010 - 03.2011

HR Data Entry

Netflix
09.2009 - 02.2010

Sr HR Customer Service Representative

Nike
03.2008 - 07.2009

Accounting Assistant/HR Assistant

Nike, Inc
01.2006 - 03.2008
Kristine Zentmeyer