SUMMARY:

• I have 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting and Employee Relations. I always give 110%. I'm looking to find a company that will give me the same commitment that I give to them.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Grand Rapids, MI

Sr. Staffing Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full cycle recruitment for a variety of contract, contract to direct and direct hire engineering and related opportunities. Some of the positions I recruit for are: Project, Product, Electrical, Mechanical
• Manufacturing, Industrial, quality, Process and Design Engineers. I also recruit for positions such as: Maintenance Managers, Operations Managers, EH&S Specialist/Manager, Buyers, Purchasing Managers, Lean Specialist and so much more. I was hired to grow their contract Engineering business and did just that when given the opportunity to do so.

Confidential, Grand Rapids, MI

Staffing Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Full cycle recruiting for skilled technical trades, administrative professionals, scientific and several other skilled areas

Confidential, Spring Lake, MI

Internal Recruiter/HR Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview and hire Skilled Technical Trades, Engineers and I.T. professionals for Confidential . Redo job descriptions with hiring managers for each position we hire for. Run ads for jobs where appropriate. Teach classes on interviewing techniques to hiring managers. Do purchase order confirmations for Purchasing Department. Switchboard operator fill - in as needed.

Confidential, Spring Lake, MI

Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• How to deal with hiring managers to get the information you need to start the initial search for the candidate.
• How to set up their job application process on their website. Interview /class to department heads and associates who will be conducting interviews for the company. Helping Human Resources update their job descriptions.

Confidential, Grand Rapids, MI

Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities:

• Weekly communication meetings with Account Managers to discuss openings, behavioral and performance issues of employees and creating action plans to address any issues or concerns. Coordinate interview schedules and appointments for managers and Human Resources and then driving follow up on those interviews. Complete all Human Resource paperwork including; auditing of forms, interview forms, terms and transfers, and disciplinary action. Drive and/or complete all Human Resource screening and processing and orientation steps to completion. Work with Account Managers and employees for promotional positioning at all levels. Maintain hiring standards for all accounts.
• Drive the collection of exit data, through discussion and negotiation saving workers where possible. Conduct Human Resource monthly site visits to each school and corporate account and follow up with a written visit recap to Executives of the company. Calculate, manage and create action plans for retention statistics in my defined region, as well as management of overtime as it relates to staffing issues and concerns. Train new Managers on HR 600 Series to completion of
• Maintain benefits enrollment and dis-enrollment. Understand and drive the accident reporting & injury management structure. Follow up on employee concerns, grievances, payroll questions and general questions from employees, communicating questions and answers to employees and to Account Managers and provide the written documentation for files. Drive use of fun budgets, events, contests, and other events within accounts for motivation and retention. Use Human Resource budget and programs appropriately. Attend meetings, seminars, webinars as required and report to Human Resource team on highlights to the company.

Confidential, Grand Haven, MI

Recruiting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Overlook the efforts of our recruiting team as well as hire/terminate, review and promote these individuals. Internal selling responsibility with existing clients. Continued responsibility as a Professional Recruiter. Assumes the duties of the General Manager in her absence and assist her when she’s there. Go with her to meet with existing and potential clients to retain and gain their business.
• Help out with presentations. Act as a Liaison between the client and the candidate for offers of employment and handle all negotiations and acceptances/denials of employment. Last 3 years have reached over 100% of recruiting goals given to me.

Confidential

Professional Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Recruit candidates nationally for Engineering, Skilled Technical Trades and Information Technology positions. Recruitment efforts facilitated via internet searches, job boards, company database, newsgroups, search engines, job fairs, college graduate databases, cold calling referrals and direct recruiting. Placement includes contract, contract to direct and direct from identifying, screening, sourcing and negotiating salaries for qualified candidates within defined time constraint guidelines while maintaining profitability for Confidential .
• Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including candidate recruiting, search, discovery and sourcing of both active and passive candidates, interviewing, background and checks and contract and rate negotiations. Manage employee Administration including compensation negotiation, initial hiring process/paperwork, orientation, on the job issues/follow-up calls/problems/corrective measures/and dismissals. Competent in dealing with upper level management and hiring authorities. Continued success with locating difficult skill sets in a timely manner and maintaining excellent relationships with both the consultant as well as the client.

Confidential, Grand Haven, MI

Partnership Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility of day-to-day management of staffing and personnel administration relating to Olsten assignment employees at Confidential Corporation. Duties include workers compensation, unemployment, payroll, retention/recruitment, coaching/counseling, customer service,, orientation, interviewing
• Hiring/dismissals and performance reviews. In addition, responsibilities include the management of all employee data, quality assurance processes and report generation. Other titles held while employed at Olsten Staffing Services include; Personnel Supervisor and Technical Specialist.

Confidential, Muskegon, MI

Office Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included dealing with international export documents and custom procedures, word processing, filing, and general office operations.