melissa kohlenberger

senior associate relations specialist

About

Results-driven, strategic Human Resources Business Partner with 10 years of comprehensive Human Resources management experience including recruitment, retention, conflict resolution, succession planning, performance management, employment law and diversity initiatives. Demonstrates pattern of strong leadership, independent problem solving and effective communication skills. Thrives in a fast-paced, changing work environment.

Country

united states

City

saint louis

Industry

human resources

Skill

recruiting, interviews, human resources, employee relations, temporary placement, hiring, sourcing, applicant tracking systems, training, performance management, permanent placement, college recruiting, coaching, management, leadership, onboarding, customer service, talent acquisition, deferred compensation, conflict resolution, succession planning, behavioral interviewing, background checks, talent management, personnel management, temporary staffing, internet recruiting, employee benefits, leadership development, taleo, job fairs, full life cycle recruiting, technical recruiting, staffing services, new hire orientations, benefits administration, executive search, resume writing, hris, employment law, peoplesoft, workforce planning, staff augmentation, screening, contract recruitment, payroll, benefits negotiation, screening resumes

Experience

senior associate relations specialist

on-site staffing manager at edward jones

professional employment group

2006-10 - 2011-1 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Responsibilities: Partnered with hiring leaders to assess departmental needs and provided education on the temporary requisition and approval process. Lead a team of recruiters that were responsible for proactive sourcing, recruiting and interviewing to ensure all temporary needs are filled promptly with qualified candidates and compliance requirements are met. Identified performance and employee relations opportunities that resulted in coaching, counseling and terminations. Negotiated contracts and pricing with sub vendors. Processed weekly billing and exception reports.

recruiter

resources in food

2003-4 - 2004-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

Responsibilities: Offered direct hire solutions to Human Resources Managers and restaurant General Managers in Boston, MA and Denver, CO. Wrote ads for placement on Monster.com, CareerBuilder and Yahoo-HotJobs. Reviewed resumes and interviewed applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary. Educated potential candidates about our organization and positions at our client companies. Skill marketed candidates with desirable backgrounds and experience to target clients. Coordinated phone screens and face-to-face interviews with selected candidates. Performed reference and background checks on applicants

realtor and agent

ameristar real estate

2004-1 - 2007-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

director of commercial staffing

professional employment group

2005-1 - 2013-7 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Professional Employment Group (PEG) was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1984. Initially, our staffing firm focused solely on providing high-end clerical and professional staffing solutions. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include Engineering, Medical and IT staffing. We have also expanded into the Kansas City, Denver and Chicago markets, and have gone from a staff of 12 to more than 45 internal employees. Responsibilities: Forecast billable hours and gross profits for the Professional Division. Solicit new business and penetrate existing client accounts to meet established budgets and financial goals. Recruit, hire, train and lead a team of Account Executives and Recruiters. Develop recruitment programs and vast networks to fill client requirements. Respond to employee concerns and address sensitive and escalated employee relations issues. Ensure fair and consistent hiring practices.