Susan Wheeler
Springfield,MO
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with recruitment expertise, specializing in candidate sourcing and application processing. Enhanced hiring efficiency through innovative job advertising and thorough background verification. Committed to delivering a positive candidate experience while ensuring compliance with hiring regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Redneck Trailer Supplies
Springfield, MO
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Advertise all job vacancies on company website, Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter.
- Updated online job postings to optimize visibility and attract qualified candidates.
- Searched resume banks to identify and engage qualified candidates.
- Analyze and process all applications.
- Conduct employment verifications, background check and reference checks.
- Traveled to branches to support hiring efforts and ensure alignment with company standards.
- Perform new hire orientation and on-boarding.
- Designated company representative with drug screening lab and medical review officer.
Nanny
Private Family
Springfield, MO
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Cared for all aspects of daily needs for the infant.
Human Resources Associate
Christian Opportunity Center
Pella, IA
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Managed full hiring process from recruitment through training and retention, ensuring effective onboarding and employee integration.
- Perform employment verifications for past and future staff.
- Responsible for all required state and federal background checks for staff.
- Conduct new hire training which included the completion of I9 forms.
- Established and maintained files/database for 300 staff members, facilitating efficient access to employee information.
- Coordinate and manage benefit packages.
- Attend all meetings and trainings necessary for professional development.
- Cultivated relationships with colleges, newspapers, and local chambers to enhance recruitment outreach and attract diverse candidates.
- Create and place ads in newspapers and internet job boards.
- Research new recruitment ideas.
- Schedule and lead interviews.
- Maintain and update website.
- Attend job fairs.
- Assist staff with any questions or conflicts that may arise.
- Instructed CPR courses to individuals and groups, emphasizing lifesaving techniques.
- Prepare and distribute new hire welcome packets.
- Participated actively in marketing team meetings and strategy sessions.
- Facilitate post-offer requirements including physicals and background checks.
- Also functioned as a Front Office Coordinator during extended staff vacancy.
Education
Legal Assistant -
DMACC
Des Moines, IAAA -
NIACC
Mason City, IASkills
- HR/Recruitment
- Job advertising
- Application processing
- Background verification
- Employment verification
- Job applicant interviews
- Pre-screening candidates
- Candidate tracking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Recruiter
Redneck Trailer Supplies
02.2019 - 07.2022
Nanny
Private Family
08.2017 - 02.2019
Human Resources Associate
Christian Opportunity Center
08.2011 - 08.2017
Legal Assistant -
DMACC
AA -
NIACC