Karí Connell-
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration, Human Resources and Business Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eastridge Workforce Solutions, Newport Beach, CA January 2018- Present
Full - Cycle Recruiter (Professional Division)
Employment agency delivering industry leading workforce solutions across the U.S. and Internationally
Handle full-cycle recruiting for start-ups to fortune 500 companies
Build relationships with hiring managers partnering to determine hiring needs
Coach and advise leadership on market trends and identify candidate profile
Partner with unit leaders to develop job descriptions
Manage all aspects of the recruitment process including: sourcing utilizing various strategies, evaluating skill level, and interviewing candidates
Perform pre-hire administration including administering skills testing, background checks, drug screens, and reference checks
Negotiate and extend job offers
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA August 2013 - January 2018
Human Resources Services Coordinator
Highly ranked medical center with over 15,000 employees in Southern California.
Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, recruiting, learning and development, and performance management
Facilitate the application, implementation and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs
Conduct new hire orientation and facilitate HR trainings
Serves as main point of contact for over 15,000 employees, within the scope of employee relations and labor relations
Implement practices that drive engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
Conduct employee counseling sessions and investigations including EEO charges, ADA, performance, and terminations
Minuteman Parking, LLC, El Segundo, CA May 2007- August 2013
Recruiter / Human Resources Generalist
Privately held, full service parking company with over 1000 employees in three states, and a growing entity in Southern California and Western States.
Responsible for full cycle high volume recruiting for corporate positions and hospitality staff for over 50 hotel, hospital, and commercial properties, including onboarding and offboarding
Created and implemented sourcing guidelines and screening/selection standard operating procedures to ensure proficient recruiting practices, reducing time to fill
Restructured on-boarding process by implementing automated functionality within the applicant tracking system
Drafted safety policies and conducted trainings for various positions and locations
Maintained OSHA logs and managed worker’s compensation to ensure quick return to work status and claim closure
Coached and advised 40 managers and assistant managers on best practice while remaining the support and point of contact to 1000+ employees
Maintained company communication/publications which recognized employees who exceled, included trending company news and policies, and encouraged employees to participate in advancement opportunities
TECHNICAL TOOLS AND SOFTWARE
LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter (sourcing)
PeopleSoft (HRIS)
Lawson (HRIS)
Millennium (HRIS)
Kronos (payroll system)
Time Force (payroll system)
Fast Recruiting (ATS)
1 Staff (ATS)
Concur (travel & expense)
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
