Serena Speer
Kailua
Summary
Professional with experience in talent acquisition, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in identifying and attracting top talent, managing recruitment processes, and fostering positive candidate experiences. Reliable and adaptable, with deep understanding of industry trends and best practices. Known for excellent communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Hawaii Pacific Health
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted trainings for new hires and current staff, including corporate new hire orientation.
- Contributed to workforce planning efforts by analyzing market trends, skill gaps, and internal resource requirements.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple positions across different departments within the organization.
- Partnered closely with local colleges and other educational institutions to develop a pipeline of candidates
- Assisted in developing training materials for new recruiters, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and ensure successful placements.
Swim Instructor
Island Swim School
11.2018 - Current
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Recruiting Specialist
Magnolia
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Functioned as a corporate recruiter to staff and fill vacancies across the company. Full cycle-recruitment.
- Assisted with various trainings for managers and employees, including new hire orientation and direct report training.
- Oversaw the student internship program and partnered closely with Baylor University to develop a pipeline of candidates.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Hawaii Pacific Health
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Full cycle recruiter responsible for resume review, phone screening candidates, and working with hiring managers to fill vacancies across the company.
- Assisted new hires with the onboarding process, including background checks and references, completion of the Form I9, and other onboarding components.
- Worked closely with the talent acquisition team to source candidates for hard-to-fill openings.
- Organized recruiting events, such as career fairs and networking sessions, to increase company visibility within target markets.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resources Management
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor’s Degree - Business Management & HR Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PASkills
- Workforce planning
- Candidate experience improvement
- Referral program management
- Collaborative hiring
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Building partnerships
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Hawaii Pacific Health
06.2022 - Current
Recruiting Specialist
Magnolia
06.2021 - 06.2022
Swim Instructor
Island Swim School
11.2018 - Current
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Hawaii Pacific Health
08.2017 - 06.2021
Master's Degree - Human Resources Management
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management & HR Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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