Lexie Messick
Pella,IA
Summary
Experienced talent acquisition specialist with full-cycle recruiting experience across corporate and technical roles. Strong in candidate evaluation, workforce planning, and improving recruiting processes through automation and efficiency improvements. I’m looking to move into a broader HR Generalist role to expand beyond recruiting and gain more experience across the employee lifecycle, including HR operations and employee relations, while supporting work that improves both the employee experience and overall business results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
Vermeer Corporation
Pella, IA
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive interviews and candidate assessments, aligning technical qualifications and cultural fit to support successful hiring outcomes
- Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies, supporting workforce planning and improving time-to-fill for critical roles
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and a consistent, positive experience throughout the hiring process
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives within Talent Acquisition, creating efficiencies that enhance workflows and improve candidate and employee experience
Senior Associate - Portfolio Accounting Team
Capital Group
Irvine, CA
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Built and maintained client accounts in Aladdin and TPS platforms, ensuring data integrity and full compliance with internal controls and standards
- Coordinated cross-functional communication during derivative onboarding to align documentation, system setup, and regulatory requirements
- Reviewed client holdings and transaction data to identify class action exposure and ensured accurate processing of related claims and adjustments
Claims Adjuster - Personal Lines
Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company
Grinnell, IA
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Evaluated insurance policies and assessed reported damages to determine coverage eligibility, ensuring accurate and timely claim resolution
- Investigated and analyzed potentially fraudulent or suspicious claims, strengthening risk mitigation efforts and supporting regulatory compliance standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Accounting
Central College
Pella, IA12-2019
Skills
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Recruiting Metric Tracking
- Recruitment Strategies
- Stakeholder Management
- Onboarding Support
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Relationship Building
- Prioritization & Time Management
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
Vermeer Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Senior Associate - Portfolio Accounting Team
Capital Group
05.2021 - 11.2022
Claims Adjuster - Personal Lines
Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company
06.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Accounting
Central College