Kristen Chapin

Executive Recruiter

Amazon

Seattle, WA

09.2019 - 12.2021

Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
Utilized internal recruiting systems (iCIMS) to record, update and track all candidate progress.
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Supported hiring efforts domestically and internationally.
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
Ensured adherence and compliance to U.S. EEO regulations and all employment legislation.
Collaborated with human resources teams to mitigate risks and verify regulatory compliance.
Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Compiled data from personnel records and prepared reports on candidate performance and qualifications.
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.