Kristin Gonzales
Orange,CA
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering over five years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Consultant III
Kaiser Permanente (Rose International)
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Contract Talent Acquisition Consultant III supporting multiple Southern California Kaiser Permanente acute care facilities
- High volume of screening applicants for various hospitals and roles
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Adhering to multiple union guidelines throughout the screening, offer, and hiring process
- Processed new hire offers, extended to candidates, and sent new hires out for screening services
- Moved candidate appropriately in ATS system (Taleo) to either next steps or declined if candidate does not have qualifications
- Fill rate ranking 'Excellent' for the duration of my contract.
- Maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants, and interviewing activity.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth within the Talent Acquisition department.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
- Ran hiring events as lead recruiter
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Covelo Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Source RNs and allied healthcare workers (Surgical techs, LVNs, CNAs, MAs, etc) from multiple platforms
- Maintain accurate documentation in ATS
- Complete employment verification and reference checks
- Facilitate immediate needs for local assignments
- Secure competitive rates and comprehensive compensation packages for RNs
- Submit & clear RNs for the compliance process
- Cross-check employee's hours with facilities to ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner
- Pre-screen clinicians before moving on to phase II
- Build clinician profiles to stand out as top candidates
- Check in regularly with clinicians on assignment
- Verify hours worked with clinician match payroll hours.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to ensure candidates met necessary qualifications and requirements for healthcare roles.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Healthcare Pros (Staffing)
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Source RNs from multiple social media platforms
- Maintain accurate documentation in ATS
- Facilitate immediate needs for travel assignments
- Add clinician profile into VMS system and attach to orders
- Secure competitive rates and comprehensive compensation packages for RNs
- Submit & clear RNs for the compliance process
- Complete employment verification and reference checks
- Prepare per diem payroll for active RNs with updated rates weekly
- Establish & maintain working relationships with account managers.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Received award for employee of the month (twice) and employee of the quarter.
Medical Office Administrator
Hepatobiliary Pancreas Surgery Center
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Manage physician's office and surgery schedule remotely
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Obtain all PPO / HMO authorizations for inpatient and outpatient surgeries remotely
- Negotiate contracts with IPAs
- Recertification / Credentialing.
- Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Optimized patient flow within the clinic by coordinating with clinical staff for smooth transition between appointments and procedures.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Staffing / Payroll / Recruiting Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Assigned caregivers to new and existing clients based on client's needs and caregiver skills
- Screened applicants and made offers for assignments
- Took calls after hours and managed add on shifts due to caregiver call outs and client need
- Covered Payroll for accounting clerk's vacations and leave of absences
- Managed deductions and garnishments with payroll.
- Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Biology, Sociology -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2024
Certification in Cancer Registry -
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
Santa Barbara, CA06.2016
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Strategic Sourcing
- Candidate assessment
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Job Posting Optimization
Assessments
- Recruiting - Proficient, 02/01/23, Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process, Proficient
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees - Proficient, 12/01/21, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions, Proficient
- HR: Compensation & benefits - Proficient, 02/01/23, Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, Proficient
- Medical terminology - Proficient, 12/01/21, Understanding and using medical terminology, Proficient
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence - Proficient, 02/01/23, Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives, Proficient
- Verbal communication - Proficient, 12/01/21, Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely, Proficient
- Written communication - Proficient, 02/01/23, Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity, Proficient
- Recruiting - Proficient, 12/01/21, Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process, Proficient
Personal Information
- Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Consultant III
Kaiser Permanente (Rose International)
06.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Covelo Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Healthcare Pros (Staffing)
04.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Office Administrator
Hepatobiliary Pancreas Surgery Center
05.2014 - 03.2020
Staffing / Payroll / Recruiting Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 07.2014
Associate in Science (AS) in Biology, Sociology -
Fullerton College
Certification in Cancer Registry -
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
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