Temarian Morris
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources professional with 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR strategy development. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in implementing HR policies and procedures, conducting training sessions, and fostering a positive work culture. The uncanny ability to juggle multiple high-priority requests while interfacing professionally with people inside and outside of the organization. Adept at building strong relationships with employees, managers, and stakeholders.
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager (Interim)
Kaiser Permanente
(Remote)
03.2024 - Current
- Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback, building collaborative, cross-functional relationships, training and developing talent for growth opportunities, delegating tasks and decisions, fostering open dialogue among team members, executing performance management guidelines and expectations, and working closely with employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Manages the designated team by translating business plans into tactical action items, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed, delegating tasks to meet goals and objectives, overseeing the completion of work assignments, aligning team efforts, building accountability for, and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, removing obstacles that impact performance, and guiding performance while developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Manages the reporting of company recruiting and hiring information by reviewing and distributing reports and analyses, and ensuring that reporting requirements are met.
- Manages complex recruiting activities by ensuring team members provide specialized consultation on recruiting and hiring issues; conducting and reviewing research; and providing advice and assistance on employment-related regulations at both the state and federal levels; serving as a point of advice, problem resolution, and facilitation for escalated recruiting issues; advising employees and management regarding recruiting policies, procedures, and documentation; providing advice regarding recruiting issues to leadership; managing the research, identification, and analysis of recruiting concerns; managing problem resolution; and reviewing recruiting data and process audits.
- Develops, aligns, and implements short-term and long-term talent acquisition strategies and objectives, and aligns them with organizational goals and initiatives in partnership with cross-functional leaders (e.g., HRBPs, TA Strategy & Design, Diversity, etc.).
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to create action plans, set direction, and ensure service level agreements, collaborating with HR leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment services, including the establishment of performance metrics and measurement of client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with HR leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment services, including the establishment of performance metrics and measurement of client satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Laurel, MD, (Remote)
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand the requirements of open roles within the organization.
- Develop recruiting processes that are compliant with company policies and employment laws.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with potential candidates, assessing their skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Assist with employee relations issues related to hiring practices.
- Provide guidance to managers regarding interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Analyze applicant data from the internal applicant tracking system to identify trends in recruitment activity.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business in order to effectively meet their needs when it comes to sourcing top talent.
- Attend career fairs and other industry events to source potential candidates.
Associate Recruiter
Kaiser Permanente
Rockville, MD, (Hybrid)
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process for entry-level and mid-level positions in a fast-paced corporate setting.
- Developed and implemented recruiting plans to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications, coordinated interviews, reference checks, background checks and other pre-employment activities.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires by providing necessary orientation materials and information.
- Managed recruitment process from sourcing stage to offer acceptance stage ensuring a smooth transition for all parties involved.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding employment practices.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
TA Operations Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Rockville, MD, (On-Site)
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Developed job postings and worked with internal teams to ensure accuracy of job descriptions.
- Managed the onboarding process for new hires including completing all necessary paperwork, organizing orientation sessions, and providing support during the transition period.
- Provided administrative support related to employee records maintenance including updating applicant tracking systems with candidate information.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Collaborated with other Human Resources team members on various projects related to Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, and Benefits.
Administrative Specialist
John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
09.2006 - 12.2007
- Developed and maintained filing systems for both paper and electronic records.
- Provided administrative support to department staff, including scheduling appointments and organizing meetings.
- Performed data entry tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
HR Assistant
The HR Source
Greenbelt, MD
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
HR Assistant
Design Cuisine
Arlington, VA
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Assisted in the recruitment and interviewing process by scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment testing, and providing administrative support to hiring managers.
- Compiled employee records such as personal information, attendance, benefits, performance reviews, and terminations.
- Organized and maintained personnel records including new hire paperwork and changes to employment status.
- Processed payroll data including hours worked, overtime approval, vacation time tracking, garnishments and deductions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
12-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
05.2020
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Data Management
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Candidate Screening
- Interviewing
- Assessment
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Negotiation
- Onboarding
- Networking
- Administrative Support
- Background Checks
- Reference Checks
- Communication
- Talent Acquisition
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Toastmasters International (2010 - 2020)
- Performance Improvement Analysis Team (June 2013 - June 2016)
- Talent Acquisition Consultant Goal Set and Review Team (2020)
- HR Social Justice Team (October 2020 - January 2024)
- AWANA Gametime Director (September 2011 - May 2017)
- Vice President Culinary Ministry, ASBC (2018 - 2020)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager (Interim) - Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant - Kaiser Permanente
09.2019 - 03.2024
Associate Recruiter - Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - 09.2019
TA Operations Coordinator - Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 01.2016
Administrative Specialist - John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
09.2006 - 12.2007
HR Assistant - The HR Source
06.2005 - 08.2006
HR Assistant - Design Cuisine
06.2004 - 04.2005
University of Maryland Global Campus - MASTER OF SCIENCE, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
University of Maryland Global Campus - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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