Alice Walker

Talent Management Partner @Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

US

Reviews job descriptions thoroughly to gain an understanding of the position prior to beginning recruitment, performing research when necessary to identify skill set specific recruiting trends and activities.• Schedules vacancy analysis meetings with position owners with the goal of aligning talent needs with a skill set within the labor market, ensuring job requirements align with tasks to be performed. • Defines recruiting plans to include sourcing strategies for all positions based on the understanding of the skill set specific audience and conducts regular follow-up conversations with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans. • Performs effective preliminary phone interviews to begin developing professional relationships with a tailored approach to each candidate based on source, experience level and resume indicators to properly vet candidates and identify skills, attributes, and behaviors.• Schedules and participates in interview with Management, providing interview feedback and assisting in the decision making process. Partners with management to recommend and coordinate the most appropriate hire for each vacancy.• Performs salary analysis including candidate’s current salary structure and experience level, labor market salary data, Company rating, and departmental salary structure.• Provides an accurate, thorough overview of candidate information and interview assessment in preparation for the talent justification review.• Presents offers appropriately and ensures that each applicant is informed of first day, background and drug testing requirements.• Consistently maintains rapport and communication with College Career Services and professors to source college graduates.• Attends Career Fairs and related events and represents the Company externally.• Completes all recruiting documentation as positions are filled to ensure EEO compliance.

The University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology

The University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Strayer University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Strayer University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General