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Sandra Simmons

Powell,TN

Summary

Professional Corporate Recruiter motivated to excel in the recruitment industry with distinguished understanding of Allied Health jobs. Successful at building and maintaining positive relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders of different hospitals to meet employment needs and bring in top talent to an organization. Organized and dependable with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate/Corporate Recruiter

Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated job fairs and networking events to expand outreach efforts and enhance company''s brand reputation within the industry.
  • Built strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the entire hiring process.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with placed candidates to assess satisfaction levels and address any concerns or issues promptly.
  • Partnered with internal teams to develop comprehensive onboarding plans for new hires, ensuring smooth transitions into their roles.
  • Monitored progress towards recruitment goals regularly, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve targets.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and identify ideal candidate profiles.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss talent acquisition needs and provide updates on current search efforts.
  • Managed a diverse range of job requisitions across multiple facilities, enabling successful placements for numerous managers and departments.
  • Provided timely feedback to candidates regarding their application status, maintaining positive experiences throughout the hiring process.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Negotiated offers with selected candidates, balancing both company budget constraints and individual salary expectations for mutually beneficial agreements.

Staffing Coordinator

Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles .
  • Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the onboarding process.
  • Facilitated smooth employee transitions with comprehensive onboarding program.
  • Coordinated background checks, reference evaluations, and drug screenings as part of due diligence for successful placements.
  • Crafted detailed job descriptions and job postings, obtaining necessary information from hiring managers.

Payroll/HR Represenative

SubSouth, LLC (Subway)
Knoxville, TN
04.2016 - 08.2021
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork
  • Prepared all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options
  • Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures
  • Oversaw HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, payroll and labor law compliance.

Payroll Specialist

HR Comp
Knoxville, TN
03.2010 - 04.2016
  • HRComp Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system
  • Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
  • Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
  • Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees
  • Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records
  • Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.

Administrative Assistant

Scott Laboratory Solutions
Knoxville, TN
01.2006 - 03.2010
  • Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter
  • Draft and type office memos
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
  • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons
  • Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet
  • Order and dispense supplies.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Logan High School
Logan, WV
05.1996

Skills

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • ICIMS (Applicant Tracking System)
  • UKG
  • Paychex Payroll System
  • Typing and 10-Key Entry
  • Benefits Administration
  • Logical and Reasonable
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Tracking and Review
  • Customer Service
  • Clerical Support
  • Recruitment
  • Employment Verification
  • Employee Relations
  • Work authorizations
  • Offer negotiation

Timeline

Associate/Corporate Recruiter

Covenant Health
07.2023 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Covenant Health
08.2021 - 07.2023

Payroll/HR Represenative

SubSouth, LLC (Subway)
04.2016 - 08.2021

Payroll Specialist

HR Comp
03.2010 - 04.2016

Administrative Assistant

Scott Laboratory Solutions
01.2006 - 03.2010

High School Diploma - Business

Logan High School
Sandra Simmons