Yolanda Holmes
Keasbey,NJ
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and onboarding processes. Proven ability to design effective recruitment strategies and streamline onboarding to enhance employee integration and satisfaction, driving overall organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Specialist-Recruiting & Onboarding
Fresh Realm
Linden, New Jersey
01.2026 - Current
- Partnered with hiring managers to define talent needs and clarify job requirements.
- Conducted candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications and fit for roles.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring teams effectively.
- Facilitated onboarding processes to enhance new hire integration and experience.
- Organized onboarding activities, including orientation sessions and paperwork, to streamline new hire acclimation.
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER
US Foods
Remote
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Designed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse roles.
- Evaluated candidate suitability through resume screening and initial interviews.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes and communication.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires to enhance integration into roles.
- Participated in weekly meetings with HR team members regarding upcoming recruitment initiatives or challenges.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees in order to gain insight into their experiences at the organization.
HR BUSINESS PARTNER/RECRUITER
FedEx Ground
Newark, New Jersey
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Developed, implemented and monitored HR programs such as recruitment, onboarding, training, compensation and benefits.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve employee skills and knowledge, contributing to overall workforce competency.
- Conducted employee surveys to assess workplace satisfaction, informing future HR initiatives.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to understand reasons for leaving the company.
- Advised supervisors on disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with company policy and promote fair treatment of employees.
- Maintained accurate records related to personnel activities such as hiring, terminations, promotions, leaves of absence.
Senior Human Resources Administrator
FedEx:Ground
Keasbey, New Jersey
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Administered benefits programs and resolved employee enrollment inquiries to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Managed employee onboarding and orientation processes for new hires.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Provided HR advice to managers on a variety of topics such as leave policies, disciplinary procedures, and job descriptions.
- Coordinated training sessions to improve staff skills and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained employee records, including new hire paperwork, performance reviews, terminations, and other related documents.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback for organizational improvement initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2013
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding coordination
- Candidate screening
- Recruitment strategy
- ATS management
- Background checks
- HR compliance
- Employee relations
- Workforce motivation
- New hire orientation
- Compensation analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Exit analysis
Timeline
Talent Specialist-Recruiting & Onboarding
Fresh Realm
01.2026 - Current
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER
US Foods
10.2024 - 02.2025
HR BUSINESS PARTNER/RECRUITER
FedEx Ground
07.2019 - 09.2024
Senior Human Resources Administrator
FedEx:Ground
10.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kean University