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Tom Jameson

Tom Jameson

Human Resources Generalist
Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 5+ years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist (Contract)

NLIGHT, Inc.
Vancouver, WA
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
  • Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on HRMS database.
  • Applied analytical skills to collect data, clarify needs, identify underlying business drivers and propose options.
  • Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA and disability leaves.
  • Provided advice to leaders, managers, consultants and employees on implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements and business rollouts.
  • Managed employee offer process with 50% at exempt level.
  • Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
  • Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers in equitable recruitment efforts and by administering new comprehensive employment selection exams.
  • Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
  • Conducted recruitment activities, including job postings, career fairs and screening and interviewing applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.

Human Resources Coordinator (Contract)

Ryder System Inc
Portland, OR
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Counseled managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures and workplace issues.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including verifying, collecting and correcting data.
  • Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving delivery.
  • Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references.

Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

Cayuse, LLC
Portland, OR
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with 5 senior leader teams to develop recruiting best practices and streamline recruiting process.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Scheduled and conducted 10+ interviews each week.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of SaaS trends and hiring desires.

Human Resources Program Manager

Adecco
Portland, OR
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Reduced recruiting time-to-hire 200% by implementing SLAs for resume and interview feedback and offer stages.
  • Decreased turnover 36% quarterly with one account holding 3% turnover rate and $1M annual profit.
  • Collaborated with 3 senior leaders and 20 recruiters to ensure understanding of client's needs, culture, and expectations.
  • Organized creation, implementation, and execution of 8 robust recruitment plans to meet client hiring needs.
  • Facilitated daily communication with 20 recruiters regarding open opportunities, client fulfillment priorities, and attrition trends.
  • Identified, sourced, and screened 400+ top quality candidates for open opportunities within onsite program.
  • Addressed inquiries and escalated as appropriate as single point of contact for 200+ temporary employees.
  • Developed 5 associate engagement programs to improve satisfaction and retention, increasing approval rating by 30%.
  • Processed weekly payroll for 200+ employees.
  • Managed onboarding process for 400+ new hires and ensured all pre-employment processes and forms were completed.

Senior Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
Portland, OR
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Recruited, interviewed, retained, and developed 400+ employees, understanding needs and helping meet professional goals.
  • Marketed employee skills, knowledge, and abilities to 40+companies, ensuring best match for client and employee.
  • Built and maintained database of clients and prospects utilized by 2K+ employees, aligning business to market opportunities.
  • Processed weekly payroll for 75-100 employees.
  • Addressed inquiries and escalated as appropriate as single point of contact for 75+ temporary employees.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 200+ new employees.
  • Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
Portland, OR
11.2015 - 10.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Portland State University
Portland, OR
01.2013 - 12.2015

Associate of Science - General Studies

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
09.2010 - 12.2012

Skills

Talent Management

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Software

Bullhorn

ICIMS

Microsoft Office Suite

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Work Availability

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Certification

Human Resource Management, Portland State University’s Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE)

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist (Contract)

NLIGHT, Inc.
02.2021 - Current

Human Resource Management, Portland State University’s Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE)

12-2020

Human Resources Coordinator (Contract)

Ryder System Inc
10.2020 - 02.2021

Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

Cayuse, LLC
01.2020 - 03.2020

Human Resources Program Manager

Adecco
10.2017 - 11.2019

Senior Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
10.2016 - 10.2017

Staffing Manager

Randstad USA
11.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - History

Portland State University
01.2013 - 12.2015

Associate of Science - General Studies

Portland Community College
09.2010 - 12.2012

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