Shante Williams
Chicago
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Covenant Living Communities and Services
2023.03 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Portillo's Restaurant Group
2022.02 - 2023.03
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Conducted telephone interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Human Resources Manager
Mariano's Fresh Market
2019.03 - 2021.03
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute of Michigan
Novi, MISkills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Background Checks
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Job Posting Optimization
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment planning
- Boolean search proficiency
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Covenant Living Communities and Services
2023.03 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Portillo's Restaurant Group
2022.02 - 2023.03
Human Resources Manager
Mariano's Fresh Market
2019.03 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
The Art Institute of Michigan
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