LaTasia Thomas
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Commercial Recruiter ||
Kelly Services
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted over 30-40 phone interviews weekly to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Qualifying skills through performing interviews to match candidates to job openings and describe CDL A and Warehouse positions to candidates to ensure compatibility.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Trained junior recruiters on team having best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Organized hiring job fair events through Indeed company account that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing company's reach within local communities.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
Workday Business Analyst (HR Operations- Contract)
Lowes Headquarters
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Loaded, manipulated, and audited requisition data in Workday (version 34 & above) including building EIB spreadsheets and loading data into Excel.
- Used case management tools such as ServiceNow ticket tracking system.
- Worked in ATS Workday in testing integrations/ launching, postproduction support.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel on advanced level (including functions, pivot tables, macros, V-Look up)
- Had high level of detailed attention working 100% remote with ability to multi-task and adjust to high priorities, as needed.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams and management.
Corporate Recruiter
Concentrix
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted initial screening interviews over phone or face-to-face interviews onsite.
- Hired over thirty call center sales representatives to work for client ONStar Services biweekly for training classes.
- Ran weekly orientations for walk in candidates who were interested in opportunity, spoke about benefits and referral bonuses etc.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by establishing efficient interview scheduling procedures, using ATS Workday and Calendy to schedule candidates in timely fashion.
- Assisted with HR manager with processing payroll in ADP and helped new hires with ADP website to access information regarding direct deposit, paperless W2 access, vacation time/ PTO, and leaves of absence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, ensuring competitive practices in talent acquisition efforts.
Corporate Recruiter
Alorica
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews (face to face), processed offer letters through ATS (Taleo)
- Streamlined hiring process by collaborating with department managers to develop accurate job descriptions and requirements.
- Administered required documentation; employment applications, pre-employment testing, drug screening and ran criminal background checks.
- Supported Talent Acquisition Manager, and other recruiters with high volume hourly roles, as well as salaried management roles.
- Maintained all employment documentation within company policy and legal compliance guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
Corporate Recruiter (Entry Level)
MS Companies Staffing Agency
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Facilitated new hire orientation and scheduling.
- Completed paperwork and work authorization forms after hiring new employees.
- Conducted drug test onsite, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking system (Taleo) making great notations of candidate history on candidates account through ATS
- Kept office clean, ordering and restocking any office materials needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education /Health Education Services
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.2014
Skills
- Talent Management
- Social Media Recruiting
- New Hire Orientation
- Partnership Development
- Outbound Calling
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Time Management
- Human Resources Policies
- Hiring Metrics Analysis
- Public Speaking
- LinkedIn Sourcing
- Workday (ATS)
Accomplishments
Athletic Scholar at South Carolina State University
Timeline
Sr. Commercial Recruiter ||
Kelly Services
05.2021 - 01.2024
Workday Business Analyst (HR Operations- Contract)
Lowes Headquarters
03.2020 - 05.2021
Corporate Recruiter
Concentrix
02.2018 - 03.2020
Corporate Recruiter
Alorica
01.2015 - 02.2018
Corporate Recruiter (Entry Level)
MS Companies Staffing Agency
12.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education /Health Education Services
South Carolina State University