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Samuel Hemker

Ferndale

Summary

Over 8 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition across public and private sectors. Skilled in designing and implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent, managing recruitment for 18 subsidiary companies. Expertise in ATS implementation, employer branding, and optimizing key hiring metrics. Passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams and providing HR guidance to drive organizational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Talent Solutions

Simplify Inventions, LLC
06.2022 - Current

• Work collaboratively to identify and implement the best strategies and processes in the following key areas: talent acquisition and management, leadership development, succession planning, employee relations, rewards and recognition, change management, safety/workers compensation, and operational excellence

• Advise, coach and create resources for Managers on interviewing and selection processes.

• Support Department Managers in assessing the required competencies and help carry out required training and development activities to meet determined needs within the company

• Facilitate issue resolution between employees and managers, as required.

• Perform employee and labor relations duties, including grievance procedures, contract interpretation, and local contract negotiations.

• Coordinate staffing activities (including recruiting, selections, and placement) for the location including both salaried and hourly positions.

• Partners with community marketing leaders to managed virtual and in-person career events to increase candidate pool

• Ensures compliance with established recruitment and hiring procedures, including Human Resources and EEO/Diversity policies

Team Lead, TA Corporate

OneStream Software
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked with TA leadership to build processes and implement best practices for hiring that will improve and scale both the candidate and hiring team experience.
  • Supported with planning and executing high-volume recruiting strategies and initiatives.
  • Developed trusted relationships and partner with business leaders to develop results-driven recruiting strategies, owning the recruiting process from inception to hire.

Corporate Recruiter

OneStream Software
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job specification drafting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
  • Partnered with business leaders to understand talent needs and developed effective recruiting strategies.
  • Built and maintained a pipeline of qualified candidates using various sourcing platforms and professional networks.
  • Conducted phone and in-person interviews, providing detailed feedback to hiring managers.
  • Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify gaps and improve overall effectiveness.
  • Leveraged Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for candidate communication and tracking.
  • Promoted OneStream Software’s employment brand and career opportunities through various channels.

Lead Recruiter

Simplify Inventions, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Partnered with team leaders within the organization to track the ongoing hiring needs of their business.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment of open roles, including understanding business needs, drafting job specifications, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting candidate interviews, and managing the recruitment process with various stakeholders, reference checking, and offer management.
  • Identified and partnered with external providers, as required, to ensure hiring needs are met.
  • Achieved and exceeded hiring benchmarks relating to time to fill, cost per hire, hiring manager, and candidate satisfaction.

Professional Recruiter

Insight Global
11.2017 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to address talent needs and develop regional recruitment strategies.
  • Built talent pipelines through sourcing platforms, networks, and market relationships.
  • Recommended candidates aligned with operational goals and future needs.
  • Ensured a positive recruitment experience for all stakeholders while enhancing the employer brand.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice and Corrections

The University of Toledo
01.2016

Skills

  • Human Resources (HR)
  • HR Policies
  • Recruiting
  • Full-life's Cycle Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Leadership
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Business Relationship Management

Certification

Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter - AIRS, an ADP company, 12/2020, 12/2022

Timeline

Manager, Talent Solutions

Simplify Inventions, LLC
06.2022 - Current

Team Lead, TA Corporate

OneStream Software
07.2021 - 06.2022

Corporate Recruiter

OneStream Software
09.2020 - 07.2021

Lead Recruiter

Simplify Inventions, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2020

Professional Recruiter

Insight Global
11.2017 - 06.2019

Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter - AIRS, an ADP company, 12/2020, 12/2022

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice and Corrections

The University of Toledo
Samuel Hemker