TARA L. KUSTER
Center Valley,PA
Summary
Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Recruiter
Geisinger
Danville, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Focused on retention where I helped built out check-in forms to ask new hires about their experience at 30, 60 and 90 day surveys for MA/CMA/LPN
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards along with utilizing sourcing tools.
- Created a dashboard for my SWP for my areas of recruitment. Provide monthly analytics for MA/CMA.
- Presenting at the ERG's on tops for Resume Building, LinkedIn and Interviewing.
- Increased diversity hiring initiatives by creating a partnership with an urban school. Spoke to students and professors at the schools about our career pathways.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Manage service lines for all areas of LVPG -Hazleton, Schuylkill, and Lehigh Valley area
- Recommend pay rates to hiring managers on selected applicants
- Work closely with compensation analyst on rates if there are any discrepancies
- Maintain internal equity for new hires and current employees
- Attend acquisition meetings for new practices for LVPG
- Identify and address with managers on recruitment challenges in their areas
- Check in daily with Director on recruitment for my areas
- Collaborate with the marketing department on updated recruitment materials and flyers
- Source top talent to LVHN by utilizing job boards, professional associations, and social media.
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Recruit for the southern and northern tiers for Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
- Assist with compensation offers
- Screen applications/ resumes during the candidate selection process
- Attended college career fairs
- Responsible for new acquisitions for LVPG offices
- Support Practice Directors and Managers on new roles for their facilities.
Recruiting Specialist (Contractor)
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Recruit for the southern and northern tiers for Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
- Assist with compensation offers
- Screen applications/ resumes during the candidate selection process
- Attended college career fairs
- Responsible for new acquisitions for LVPG offices
- Support Practice Directors and Managers on new roles for their facilities
- Sustain good partnerships with hiring managers from all locations
- Familiarity with Healthsource and Lawson
- Contribute and collaborate with Talent team on ways to improve processes.
Human Resource Assistant
A.M. Best Company
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducted reference checks, and ninety day reviews
- Assisted with recruitment on non-exempt and exempt positions
- Assisted with requisition tracking, and weekly reporting spreadsheet
- Assisted with new hire and temporary employee orientation
- Worked closely with staff agencies on temp and direct hire opportunities
- Reviewed invoices from staff agencies
- Approved temporary employee's hours
- Worked closely in Ultipro, ICIMS, and HR Database.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sourc4Teachers
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked closely with HR in the hiring process of all substitute teachers in compliance with strict guidelines
- Recruited for 16 districts, and 5 counties in Pennsylvania
- Attended job fairs
- Spoke at local colleges/universities about opportunities with Source4Teachers
- Implemented continuing education programs that were in compliance with Pennsylvania Dept
- Of Education
- Assisted with over 3,000 applicants a day
- Recruitment, hiring and talent management of paraprofessionals, substitute teachers and support staff.
Account Executive
Tricor Staffing
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Qualified candidates for positions
- Recruited for Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering and Operations
- Handled inside sales
- Assisted with interview process
- Assisted with client visits
- Helped with marketing the company
- Assisted with interviews.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
05.2011
Associates Degree - Interior Design
Northampton Community College
05.2008
Skills
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion Strategies
- Recruiting and Sourcing
Timeline
Sr. Recruiter
Geisinger
11.2021 - Current
Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2019 - 10.2021
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2018 - 05.2019
Recruiting Specialist (Contractor)
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2018 - 12.2018
Human Resource Assistant
A.M. Best Company
03.2016 - 10.2017
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sourc4Teachers
03.2015 - 03.2016
Account Executive
Tricor Staffing
01.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelors of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Associates Degree - Interior Design
Northampton Community College