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Samantha Carroll

Royal Oak

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Magna Powertrain
06.2022 - Current
  • Earned recognition from senior leadership for exemplary project management skills displayed during high-profile event.
  • Led pre-event training sessions for staff members, reinforcing best practices in customer service and on-site problem-solving techniques.
  • Spearheaded volunteer recruitment efforts, assembling dedicated teams that contributed significantly to overall event success.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to promote EcoCAR Leadership training event, generating significant interest and branding for Magna.
  • Supports full-lifecycle recruitment of all business functions.
  • Oversees benefits programs including tuition reimbursement, service award, and wellness initiatives
  • Assists with HR programs, policies, and procedures, including retention, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits
  • Conducts regular check-ins and 90-day performance reviews with new hires to ensure a smooth onboarding process and address any concerns
  • Manages MPT student program by developing effective programs, overseeing activities, events, and tracking budget.
  • Develops all areas of student program including career fairs, events, budget, and recruitment enhancing overall experience of co-op program
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs, fostering a positive work environment and increased retention rates.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with prospective hires, attracting top talent to the organization.
  • Launched an employee referral program that incentivized current staff members to recommend qualified candidates for open roles.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Magna Powertrain
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported full-lifecycle recruitment process including job description creation, sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation development and offer letter management for all new hires and internal promotions/transfers
  • Facilitated intake meetings with hiring managers to ensure all-inclusive job duties, responsibilities, business requirements, and sourcing strategies to attract top quality candidates
  • Increased student program pipeline by 12.7%
  • Participated in candidate interviews utilizing behavior-based interview questions
  • Guided management on interview and hiring best practices while providing feedback
  • Updated SLT on co-op/intern program metrics
  • Managed year-round co-op and internship program by supporting and attending university career fairs and various SAE events nationwide
  • Successfully filled 120+ permanent and short-term roles.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.

Staffing Coordinator

Home Instead Senior Care
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed successful launch of after-hours company account including 24/7 training, monitoring, and reinforcement of company policy
  • Crafted and educated new hires on company policy through the display of management approved documents
  • Maintained 200+ client and caregiver schedules with emphasis on creating high quality matches and development of exceptional relationships
  • Updated client and caregiver preferences within database and process availability and time-off forms
  • Maintained 150+ confidential personnel files.

MLK Academy Leader

Western Michigan University
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided peer mentorship, academic monitoring, documentation, schedule building, and referral assistance
  • Met with assigned 20 students on a regular basis and maintain up-to-date progress reports for each student
  • Maintained appropriate follow-up, documentation, reporting, and evaluation activities including updating grade book.

Resident Assistant

Western Michigan University - Residence Life
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
  • Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
  • Performed several administrative duties, including room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests
  • Mentored a floor of 30 college students, most of them transfer students requiring assistance with their college transition
  • Interviewed over 70 student applicants to ensure best alignment with residence life culture and values
  • Conducted 28+ hours of interviews to help select top candidates.

Human Resources Intern

Aristeo Construction
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Completed 3 types of companywide documentation audits including I-9s, personal files, and driving records
  • Classified job applications, vetted candidates, conducted 25+ phone interviews and recommended individuals for key positions
  • Reviewed all candidate documentation, including identification and references in alignment with onboarding protocol
  • Assisted and directed team members with HR related concerns
  • Planned 4 internship events which enhanced networking opportunities and insight on company operations.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Northwood University - DeVos Graduate School
Midland, MI
08.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2020

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Event Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Event Marketing
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Speaker Coordination
  • Registration management

Professional Leadership And Service

Society for Excellence in Human Resources, 09/2019 - 04/2020, 

Social Event Planning Committee Member

  • Attended weekly meetings designed to promote leadership development
  • Collaborated with the Social Events Director to expedite social event process and communicate daily with committee members
  • Utilized interpersonal skills with peers, alumni, and employers to build connections and expand knowledge about the HR field

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Magna Powertrain
06.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Magna Powertrain
05.2021 - 06.2022

Staffing Coordinator

Home Instead Senior Care
06.2020 - 05.2021

MLK Academy Leader

Western Michigan University
09.2019 - 05.2020

Human Resources Intern

Aristeo Construction
05.2019 - 08.2019

Resident Assistant

Western Michigan University - Residence Life
09.2017 - 04.2020

Master of Business Administration -

Northwood University - DeVos Graduate School

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business

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