Matt Baker

About Matt Baker

KNK Recruiting stands out in the Midwest for the Healthcare RPO and Healthcare talent…

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   Knk Recruiting

   Jan 2009 — Present

   In my current role, I lead a team of five, initially focusing on IT and engineering sectors before concentrating exclusively on healthcare. I built a robust client portfolio along with strategic plans directly aligned with organizational goals, closely collaborating with client executive teams to pioneer strategies and creative sourcing methods that attract diverse, top-tier candidates. My expertise also lies in developing employer branding strategies and overseeing the end-to-end candidate selection process, while building strong partnerships to source specialized talent. Notable Clients: Mercy Health, Wilson Health, Kettering Health, and others. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Crafted and executed recruiting and talent sourcing frameworks from scratch, exceeding 95% of client goals through innovative ATS improvements and securing long-term accounts for both onsite and remote engagements. Played a pivotal role in earning a spot on Expertise.com’s. Best Employment Agencies in Cincinnati list. Transformed a 6-week assignment at Mercy Health into a 2+ year partnership, drastically reducing open requisitions from 200 to less than 60, and successfully placing high volumes of candidates in various healthcare roles. Spearheaded a productive collaboration with Wilson Health, extending a 90-day engagement to over four years. Improved recruitment processes and candidate quality, and initiated successful networking events. Recruited multiple senior leaders. Executed targeted branding strategies, resulting in a 60% increase in qualified applicants for specialized roles. Quickly filled specialized positions at CompuNet Laboratories and Ardus Medical, routinely outperforming expected timelines. Hired 13 talent RPO consultants, exceeding internal staffing growth targets by 40% while maintaining 90%+ through project completion. Boosted internal staffing growth targets by 40%, fostering a cohesive team through targeted training and diverse recruitment events.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Interpersonal Commmunications, Area of Specialization: Human Resources

Skills

• Temporary Staffing
• Deferred Compensation
• Consulting
• Performance Management
• Executive Search
• Networking
• Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Resume Writing
• Screening
• Talent Acquisition
• Account Management
• Benefits Negotiation
• Internet Recruiting
• Time Management
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Screening Resumes
• New Hire Orientations
• Sales
• Interviewing
• Project Managers
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (Rpo)
• Onboarding
• College Recruiting
• Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Job Coaching
• Hiring
• Analysis
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Interviews
• Hris
• Workforce Planning
• Job Descriptions
• Personnel Management
• Employee Relations