Renee Hardwick
HR and Recruiting Manager
Jefferson,GA
Summary
Resourceful and meticulous Recruiter with over 20 years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Results-driven recruitment professional prepared for this role with background in talent acquisition and leadership. Known for fostering collaborative teams and achieving hiring goals. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, with strong skills in candidate assessment and strategic planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Recruiting Manager
Steves and Sons
Athens, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure effective recruitment processes.
- Researched, identified, and sourced qualified candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, referrals.
- Conducted in-depth phone screens and interviews for potential candidates. Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to meet the organization’s goals.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
- Facilitated meetings between managers and staff members regarding workplace conflicts or disputes.
- Developed and implemented Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Completed required screening for hiring needs.
- Proficient in I9 documentations and e-verify.
- 6789335811
- Renee.Hardwick@yahoo.com Jefferson, GA 30549
Field Recruiter
Employ Bridge
Pendergrass, GA
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure effective recruitment processes.
- Researched, identified, and sourced qualified candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, referrals.
- Conducted in-depth phone screens and interviews for potential candidates. Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to meet the organization’s goals.
Senior Human Resources Manager
Walmart
Benton, AR
11.1995 - 08.2019
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.
- Facilitated meetings between managers and staff members regarding workplace conflicts or disputes.
- Developed and implemented Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Provided advice to managers on organizational development matters including team building initiatives.
- Led the implementation of a new HRIS system to improve data collection efficiency.
- Performed routine audits of personnel files to ensure compliance with labor regulations.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff members in areas such as diversity awareness, customer service skills, harassment prevention.
- Developed strategies for recruiting top talent from both internal and external sources.
- Established paths for employee promotion and development, as well as clear succession plans for key positions.
- Developed plans to increase morale and engagement in order to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winder Barrow High School
Winder, GA06.1986
Skills
- Project Management
- Outbound Calling
- Applicant Sourcing
- Salary Negotiation
- Resume Scanning
- Recruitment
- Performance Evaluation
- Talent Management
- Pre-Employment Screening Employment Law Knowledge New Hire Training
- HIPAA Expert
- Human Resources Policies
- Training and Onboarding
- Administrative Support
- LinkedIn recruiting
- Onboarding process management
- Team management
- Competency-based interviewing
- Recruitment process outsourcing
- Interviewing
- Equal employment opportunity
- Applicant tracking systems
Timeline
HR/Recruiting Manager
Steves and Sons
06.2024 - Current
Field Recruiter
Employ Bridge
01.2020 - 05.2024
Senior Human Resources Manager
Walmart
11.1995 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Winder Barrow High School