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Christi Applewhite

@christiapplewhite

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HR professional specializing in talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and payroll operations.

Barbados

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can drive talent acquisition and onboarding excellence, lead training on HR tools, and manage payroll with accuracy—partnering closely with hiring managers and supporting an employee-first culture.

I’m a dynamic, results-oriented HR professional with comprehensive experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, and payroll processing. I focus on building strong candidate pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and improving new-hire experiences through structured programs.

In my current role at Nestlé Caribbean, I develop and implement onboarding programs that support seamless integration, knowledge transfers, and increased onboarding satisfaction. I coordinate new hire orientation and training sessions, and I leverage recruitment tools and databases to maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.

I also lead training for recruitment processes and software, equipping hiring managers and HR staff with the knowledge needed to use new recruitment tools effectively. I collaborate with hiring managers to refine sourcing and support qualified candidate presentation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Beyond recruitment and learning, I handle payroll and HR administrative compliance, including weekly payroll processing and NIS/BIR contribution payments in systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors, and Kronos. I manage change through regional liaison support and ensure documentation is accurate for employee needs, investigations, and verification requirements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Talent Acquisition and Learning Partner

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Nestlé Caribbean

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Developed and implemented structured onboarding programs, coordinated new-hire orientation and training, and supported knowledge transfer and satisfaction improvements for Nestlé Caribbean. Managed recruitment tools and databases to build candidate pipelines, coordinated employee engagement events, and handled employment contract documentation.

Recruitment Talent Acquisition Candidate Pipeline Management Onboarding Programs Knowledge transfer Training Delivery Talent Sourcing Project Management Event Coordination Contract Drafting Stakeholder Management Payroll Processing SAP SAP SuccessFactors Kronos NIS Contributions Employee Engagement Administrative Documentation

Human Resources Assistant (Temp)

Unicomer

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Screened and recruited employees for peak season, drafted contracts, and maintained staff files. Completed BIR and NIS exercises for employee identification and digitized physical files for improved organization and accessibility.

Recruitment Candidate Screening Contract Drafting BIR Employee Identification Administrative Support

Administrative Assistant

LeoJoseph General Contractors Ltd

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Provided administrative support for an insurance industry credit union and related operations. Supported general office administration tasks as assigned.

Recruiting Coordinator

IQOR

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Screened and interviewed candidates and supported recruitment activities. Coordinated training for new hires.

Candidate Screening Interview Recruiting

Intern

Insurance Industry Credit Union

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Completed internship responsibilities supporting administrative and operational tasks within the credit union environment.

Data Entry Clerk

Beacon Insurance

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Performed data entry tasks in support of day-to-day operations for Beacon Insurance.

HR Business Partner Trainee

Nestlé

Supported pre-screenings and interviews, assisted with talent calibration, and helped manage job success profiles and development planning for key talent. Coordinated training programs, supported salary proposals, and assisted with restructuring documentation and employee transitions.

Screening Interview Job Success Profiles Talent Development Purchase Order Management Restructuring Support