James Cole

Led the integration of HR processes for two hospital acquisitions, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication across stakeholders. Developed and managed HR project planning and process improvements, facilitating complex meetings and presentations for senior leadership.

Track and prioritize HR projects to ensure alignment with organizational strategies. Develop and manage HR project plans, facilitate meetings, and guide execution of major HR strategic projects.

Managed issue resolution processes, meeting service-level agreements and enhancing employee satisfaction. Administered compliance-driven tasks including auditing new hire documentation.

Managed HR troubleshooting and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with Federal guidelines.

Managed comprehensive recruiting process for entry-level roles and established relationships with universities to enhance visibility and campus engagement.

Managed full cycle recruiting for entry-level associates through campus recruiting programs, enhancing brand awareness.

Spearheaded Workday reporting and system integrations, ensuring compliance standards. Managed HRIS and payroll systems for a global employee base of 10,000 individuals and integrated associate records post-acquisition.

Integrated HireVue into the Talent Acquisition process, launching four months ahead of schedule. Managed 50-80 entry-level and intern requisitions while enhancing the organization’s employment brand through career fairs.

Responsible for recruiting entry-level and intern positions across multiple offices, managing campus recruiting projects.

Implemented performance management, payroll, ACA, and recruiting modules within a centralized HRIS system, enhancing efficiencies. Streamlined payroll processing and achieved a 98% response rate on an Employee Satisfaction Survey.

Managed all facets of HR for 70 associates, including payroll implementation and conflict resolution training.

Achieved a 4.5/5 satisfaction score in recruiting and onboarding surveys. Developed relationships with educational institutions and collaborated with senior leadership to improve service quality for hiring managers and candidates.

Operated HRIS and payroll systems, successfully onboarding 2,400 associates during a corporate acquisition.

Participated in workforce planning and managed the end-to-end recruiting process, coaching hiring managers and collaborating with Compensation.

Managed recruiting processes and facilitated onboarding for new hires, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.

Supported 75% of displaced employees in securing new employment through collaboration with benefits vendors and labor departments. Conducted quarterly system enhancement reviews to improve ATS functionality and managed concurrent talent acquisition projects.

Launched the US-based Talent Acquisition function and trained hiring managers on job description creation to attract candidates. Presented marketing plans to senior leadership.

Enhanced brand presence across job boards and office locations, increasing candidate applications. Developed strategic marketing plans to boost brand recognition in the North American job market and built robust candidate pipelines.

Supervised a team of Recruiting Coordinators, increasing overall efficiency by 20% through targeted coaching and performance management. Executed customer-focused training plans and coordinated cross-functional projects for timely operations services.

Led a team to enhance interview scheduling and onboarding processes across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Launched electronic offer letter management within iCIMS.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate of Science in Advertising, focusing on developing skills in management principles and advertising strategies.