Kate Hand

Kate Hand

Assistant Human Resources Manager (Seasonal Resort/Position)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP, HR Senior Recruiter at Southside Bank

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

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      Continuing Professional Development- Human Resources Management Certificate Program
    • Texas Tech University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Presidents Select of Texas Tech 3.6 GPAStudied Abroad in Seville, Spain

  • Experience

    • ARAMARK

      Mar 2007 - Sept 2007
      Assistant Human Resources Manager (Seasonal Resort/Position)

      Assisted in the start-up and close of the Human Resources Department for a Seasonal Resort in Denali, AKOrientated over 800 employees for four ARAMARK Seasonal Resort propertiesRecruited and hired employees throughout the United StatesAssisted the Human Resources Manager on employee relations, documentation and payroll processesEntered data into multiple HRIS programsManaged eight housekeeping employees for the resort

    • DaVita

      Dec 2007 - Sept 2010
      Healthcare Associate Recruiter

      Healthcare Associate Recruiter- December 2008-September 2010Managed up to 75 open positions at one time by sourcing and phone screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers in order to fill positions in a timely approach Sourced and pipelined qualified candidates in DaVita’s internal Taleo database as well as external sitesPlanned, organized and carried out numerous Open Houses throughout the Austin, TX, El Paso, TX, San Antonio, TX, Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA regionsBuilt strong relationships with hiring managers throughout my region and provided exceptional customer service while working on open requisitions Appointed the Student Internship Divisional Leader for the Southern Regions, acquiring schools to join the program, and communicating with schools' representatives to add students to the externship program Healthcare Recruitment Coordinator- December 2007-December 2008Managed up to 40 open positions at one timeCollaborated with a team to draft, post and staff healthcare positions in the Southern part of the United StatesDrafted and posted positions with a 99% accuracy rateWorked with a team on various projects for continuous improvement of the People Services departmentReceived Lodge Value Award for "Service Excellence"Promoted to Associate Heathcare Recruiter in December 2008 Show less

    • Art Institute of Austin

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2011
      Assistant Director of Admissions

      Interviewed potential students, built a client base and sold a $90,000 investmentWorked to meet productivity and student start metrics while ensuring retention through follow-up and continuous customer service Recruited through numerous mediums such as Open Houses, Information Sessions and warm inquiry callsParticipated in the training and mentoring program for new hiresCollaborated with Financial Aid, Career Service and the Housing Department in order to streamline the admissions process Received Assistant Director of Admissions of the Month for November 2010 Show less

    • Ajilon

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2017
      Recruiting Staffing Manager

      Managed the full-cycle recruiting process for a specialized staffing firm with focus on corporate office support positions as well as non-clinical healthcare roles Created, edited, and posted job descriptions via ATS and external job boards Sourced candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, internet research, and direct contactConducted in-person interviews and assessed relevant qualifications per requisition requirements Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, industry standards, and our many clients’ varied company cultures Coordinated between hiring managers (clients) and candidates from initial interview/submittal to post-placementExtended offers, managed the candidate/client experience, and negotiated salaries Ensured all compliance checks are met prior to start date, including: drug tests, background screens, credit and reference checksConsistently connected with candidates, hiring managers, and clients to further develop relationships, maintain positive lines of communication, expand industry knowledge, and generate referralsAccomplishmentsChampions Club Member in 2014 and 2016Assisted with the recruiting, hiring, and development of three internal employees as well as the training and mentorship of other Staffing Managers and Business Development ManagersAssisted with the startup of the Non-Clinical Healthcare Division and placed/maintained up to 30 Healthcare Contractors at a timeSales and Recruiting Account Manager for the second highest grossing account in the Ajilon Houston office in 2016 Show less

    • Southside Bank

      Aug 2017 - now
      VP, HR Senior Recruiter
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC)

      AIRS powered by ADP
      Mar 2021
    • Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)

      AIRS powered by ADP
      Apr 2021