Jennifer Rooney

About Jennifer Rooney

As an HR professional, I specialize in cultivating talent and fostering organizational excellence. I\'m dedicated to optimizing employee experiences and driving strategic HR initiatives. With a Masters in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I bring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to my role. Passionate about nurturing a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, I thrive on empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Let\'s connect and explore how we can elevate your organization together.

Experience

1. Senior Recruiting Coordinator

   Remitly

   Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Support two senior recruiters, managing an average of 20 weekly hiring requests, while maintaining seamless communication across candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners- Prioritize exceptional candidate experience, ensuring all candidates received same-day responses and that interviews were scheduled within 48 hours of receiving availability - Partner closely with the Learning & Development team on strategic initiatives, including building an updated onboarding playbook and conducting detailed reviews of policy and process documentation- Leverage Google Gems to support testing and refinement of an AI-powered onboarding chatbot, enhancing the new hire experience and improving information accessibility - Contribute to multiple AI innovation project teams, arranging and coordinating demos with external vendors, supporting evaluation workflows, and assisting with project management tasks

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master's degree, Human Resources and Industrial Relations

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, General

  2017 — 2018