Andrea Jennings

Lead full-cycle HR operations including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and caregiver training to ensure a high-performing workforce. Ensure compliance with state/federal employment laws and home care regulations by maintaining accurate employee files, licenses, certifications, and documentation (FMLA, medical leave, employment verification). Drive employee engagement and retention through performance management, coaching/counseling, staff development, and company-wide events. Partner with operations to manage caregiver scheduling, attendance, and staffing needs to support client care delivery. Oversee payroll support, benefits administration, HR budgets, and reporting to leadership. Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leadership, fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Directed full-cycle recruitment for Residential and Commercial Property Management roles, leveraging multiple sourcing channels and vendor partnerships to quickly fill critical openings. Oversaw ATS operations, requisition management, and compliance audits; delivered recruiting reports with actionable insights that improved time-to-fill and candidate quality. Partnered with department heads in weekly strategy meetings to align workforce planning with business goals and streamline the hiring process from job posting to offer. Executed data-driven recruitment strategies, optimizing budgets, sponsored job campaigns, and wage analyses to attract and retain top talent at competitive rates.

Coordinate and schedule interviews for key roles across 15 Midwest locations, supporting hiring managers with full-cycle recruitment. Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and staffing vendors to fill requisitions efficiently. Oversee job requisitions and ensure alignment with staffing strategies and operational goals. Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate data and progress tracking. Extend job offers, negotiate compensation, and finalize employment terms to close hires. Manage recruitment advertising budgets and generate performance reports; conduct market wage analysis to stay competitive. Utilize ATS and VMS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Bullhorn, Fieldglass, Beeline, Workforce Logic, IQ Navigator) to streamline and enhance recruitment operations

Led full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, managing requisitions, job offers, and compensation negotiations. Analyzed HR data and provided insights to improve recruitment and retention strategies. Assisted with onboarding, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and industry standards. Conducted new-employee orientations, promoting company culture. Maintained accurate records in the HRIS and generated reports to support HR functions. Provided cross-functional HR support, including benefits, labor relations, safety, FMLA, investigations, and special projects. Utilized HR systems (Workday, UltiPro, Jira, Paycor, DocuSign, and others) to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Oversee daily HR operations to ensure workflow efficiency and alignment with company objectives; develop and implement HR policies that drive engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Manage end-to-end hiring activities, including interview scheduling, candidate screening, and offer extensions, lead recruitment marketing efforts via social media and job platforms. Utilize KRONOS to monitor timekeeping, payroll, and attendance, providing coaching to improve performance and reduce absenteeism. Generate weekly and monthly HR reports using Microsoft Office tools, delivering key insights to leadership, collaborating with department heads on workforce training and strategic planning. Ensure compliance with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other regulatory requirements.

Managed full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to offer stage; collaborated with hiring managers to develop effective strategies and attract top talent via job boards, social media, and referrals. Screened candidates for qualifications and cultural fit through phone and video interviews; coordinated interviews and logistics to ensure a smooth hiring experience. Maintained ATS records, generated hiring reports, and tracked key recruitment metrics to evaluate sourcing and hiring effectiveness. Supported onboarding processes including compliance, paperwork, and orientation; promoted employer branding through job fairs and community outreach. Ensured all hiring practices complied with EEO regulations and internal company policies.