Kimberly Scott

About Kimberly Scott

As a Senior HR Specialist at Sherwin-Williams, I bring over nineteen years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in recruiting for technical and scientific roles across North America. My expertise spans identifying and engaging top talent for positions such as chemists, scientists, engineers, managers, and technicians, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cultural fit. With a strong foundation in human resources, background checks, customer service, and talent acquisition, I am committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices and supporting organizational growth. Certified as a SHRM-SCP and CPC, I continuously stay current with workforce trends and contribute to aligning HR strategies with business objectives.

Experience

1. Sr HR Specialist, Recruiting- Performance Coatings Group, R & d

   Sherwin-Williams

   Mar 2021 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with deep full‑desk recruiting experience across a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines. I partner with teams throughout North America to hire interns, co‑ops, technicians, technologists, chemists, scientists, toxicologists, materials science experts, engineers, continuous improvement specialists, quality professionals, and senior technical leaders including managers, directors, and group leaders. My approach is rooted in relationship‑building, strategic partnership, and a strong understanding of both business needs and the talent landscape.I collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and global teams to deliver high‑quality recruitment strategies that attract exceptional candidates and support long‑term organizational growth. I bring expertise in the full recruiting lifecycle, HR compliance, non‑compete agreement navigation, and the Green Card/PERM process—ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and internal partners. I am known for balancing efficiency with empathy, maintaining compliance while staying solutions‑oriented, and consistently aligning hiring strategies with broader organizational goals. In addition to my recruiting responsibilities, I serve as the Project Manager for a company‑wide Veterans Hiring Initiative. In this capacity, I build and maintain strategic relationships with individuals, veteran‑support organizations, and community partners. I identify new opportunities to support and engage veteran talent, manage timelines and workflows, and document monthly progress to ensure initiative visibility, momentum, and measurable impact. I am passionate about creating meaningful connections, driving talent-focused initiatives, and continuously improving the processes that support an inclusive, high‑performing workplace. Always excited to learn from others, share insights, and support teams in finding the right talent to fuel innovation and long-term success.

Education

• University of Iowa

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 1996

• Cleveland State University

  B.B.A., Management and Labor Relations

  1997 — 1998

• Kirkwood Community College

  Associate's Degree, Medical/Clinical Assistant & Business

  1993 — 1996

Skills

• Reliable
• Resume Writing
• Hospitals
• Human Resources
• Recruitment/Retention
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Job Fairs
• Coaching
• Technical Recruiting
• Temporary Staffing
• Ethics
• Background Checks
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Strategic Thinking
• Data Entry
• Employee Benefits
• Cold Calling
• Hipaa
• College Recruiting
• Customer Relations
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Healthcare
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Screening Resumes
• Ethical
• Resourceful
• Muli-Tasking
• Internet Recruiting
• Policy
• New Business Development
• Management
• Contract Recruitment
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition