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Zach Kemp

Erie,CO

Summary

Talent Acquisition professional with deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and stakeholder management. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adept at identifying top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment, and adapting to changing needs. Valued for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking. Extensive knowledge of Vail Resort's processes, properties, and being a leader in demonstrating the company's core values.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Vail Resorts
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process for G25-G28 roles, fostering positive relationships with prospective employees and enhancing the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
  • Filled over 400 roles since joining the team in 2021.
  • Supported several department's restructuring by filling multiple open roles on their perspective teams.
  • Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
  • Specialized in recruiting difficult to fill roles for Legal, Health & Safety and Employee Housing.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive team environment.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and requirements for open positions.
  • Coordinated closely with HR colleagues on diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds could thrive professionally and personally.
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, ensuring only qualified candidates were presented to hiring managers for consideration.
  • Streamlined the hiring process, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles through proactive talent pipeline development.
  • Coordinated in person interviews for executive roles

Recruiter

Vail Resorts
08.2021 - Current
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through evaluation of applicant credentials, conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
  • Lead Ski and Ride School transformation project to staff mid- senior level management for job openings that had up to 15 openings per requisition
  • Filled over 50 requisitions for job openings that are essential for business operations in four months on the functional recruiting team
  • Prepared a weekly report for senior leadership on the TA team to present current statuses of job openings managed by the functional recruiting team to EC leaders
  • Maintains strong work relationships with leadership on Talent Acquisition Shared Services to ensure alignment between teams
  • Trained new recruiters on Vail resorts hiring processes, applicant tracking systems and business priorities
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.

HR Shared Services Coordinator

Vail Resorts
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Conducted large volume direct hire interviews for two years with a conversion rate over 50% for 37 resorts in the United States and Canada
  • Generated daily reports to process new applications, track applicant volume, and address administrative duties in compliance with SLA's for the Talent Acquisition team
  • Created SOP's that align with company policy to increase efficiency
  • Managed applicant pipeline to hire recruiters for the team and actively recruiting for TA using applicant tracking systems and marketing strategies
  • Responsible for training new recruiters and providing mentorship as a subject matter expert
  • Lead special projects that address immediate needs for the business on a consistent basis through communication with hiring managers and senior management
  • Worked with international applicants to ensure all state and government regulations are in compliance
  • Collaborated with teammates from benefits, marketing, and legal to provide an excellent candidate experience
  • Created and altered screening documents based on requests from hiring managers to adapt to the changing job market
  • Pre-screening resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration
  • Verifying candidates are eligible for rehire within the organization
  • Communicated salary, benefit offers, reviewed drug and alcohol policy, and employee presentation policy to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Facilitated onboarding process for all new hires

Event Coordinator

Colorado Golf
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries
  • Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing amateur golf tournaments for the Golf AM Tour Denver
  • Managed event logistics, operations, and staff.

Golf Shop Attendant

Indian Peaks Golf Course
04.2014 - 04.2019
  • Supervised and assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
  • Responsible for opening and closing club house.
  • Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
  • Efficiently completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
  • Monitored inventory and merchandise for upscale clientele

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2018

Affiliations

  • Hispanic Employee Network Member

Timeline

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Vail Resorts
10.2024 - Current

Recruiter

Vail Resorts
08.2021 - Current

HR Shared Services Coordinator

Vail Resorts
06.2019 - 07.2021

Event Coordinator

Colorado Golf
03.2018 - 06.2019

Golf Shop Attendant

Indian Peaks Golf Course
04.2014 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Colorado At Boulder

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