Kathleen Kirwin

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Bae systems inc

Aug 2021 - Current (5 years 3 months)

Recruited for BAE Systems’ Enterprise Shared Services sector for cleared (Secret and Top Secret) IT positions including but not limited to: Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Data Warehouse, Cybersecurity, Applications Development, and more.
Managed a requisition load of 10 - 30 cleared jobs while ensuring positive customer service to both my managers and candidates.
Sourced candidates from our internal Kenexa (Brass Ring) database, LinkedIn, ClearanceJobs, and Phenom.

University Relations & Recruiting Lead

Bae systems inc

Dec 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Lead the creation of the BAE Systems University Relations & Recruiting program.
Partnered with other BAE Systems sectors to create the Early Career Working Group whose purpose is to streamline and unify the early career (interns and Leadership Development Program) recruiting process across BAE Systems from university relations through onboarding.
Created and maintained an annual calendar of hiring events at target universities, maintained campus relationships, promoted BAE Systems at university events and supported intern/co-op and rotational development programs.
Partnered with other BAE Sectors and hiring managers to create and execute multiple information sessions on Brazen to advertise our Leadership and Development Progr

Talent Acquisition Spec II

Bae systems inc

Oct 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 3 months)

Recruited for the following groups: hardware/test/quality engineering, supplier partnerships, subcontracts, facilities, Engineering Leadership and Development Program, and interns

Managed a requisition load of 65 - 120 jobs while ensuring positive customer service to both my managers and candidates

Performed intake meetings with managers that taught them about the recruitment process, polished up the job description, and created a sourcing plan to ensure success.

Sourced candidates from our internal database as well as Monster, Indeed, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn and other niche job boards

Represented BAE Systems at a number of hiring events (SHPE, SWE, STEM, NH State Job fairs)

Acted as a

HR Associate (contract through The Nagler Group)

Parexel

Feb 2013 - Oct 2013 (9 months)

Provides guidance to employees in all HR related processes (e.g: Leave management, internal posting management), case management (e.g: VISA application, Immigration matter), Ad hoc and standard report and process improvement.

- Respond to a wide variety of HR related email and phone call inquiries and request from employees and external vendors.
- Respond to employment verification requests.
- Preparing and generating miscellaneous or customized standard reports for targeted audience as needed.
- Administers Company Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation programs for the US and Canada according to the plan documents and state and federal regulatory requirements, including but not limited to medical, FMLA, STD,

HR Assistant temp through Hire Alliance

Jabra

Apr 2012 - Oct 2012 (7 months)

- Managed the calendar of the Director of North American HR.
- Project manager for Jabra’s Wellness program: scheduled monthly lunch & learns with outside vendors, planned Benefits & Wellness fair and 2013 benefits enrollment training sessions.
- Created Jabra Buddy Program and coordinated rollout.
- Wrote and revised HR polices.
- Pulled candidates from HRM database and coordinated interviews.
- Other administrative tasks (maintained employee files, wrote communications for HR, employment verification).
- Covered front reception desk switchboard when needed.

Human Resources Rep.

ENTERASYS NETWORKS

Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year)

Hired to support both Enterasys Networks and Siemens Enterprise Communications' staffing department. Assist in the process of determining headcount, posting jobs, scheduling interviews and/or travel arrangements, updating requisition reports, and hiring candidates.

- Managed Siemens Enterprise Communication applicant tracking system (Virtual Edge): add external and internal candidates, open/close requisitions, track source codes, and disposition candidates.
- Used Outlook to schedule interviews for both internal and external candidates, including coordination of travel when necessary.
- Write, post, and manage all job postings in HTML on the Enterasys careers website.
- Source, recruit, screen for a variety of tec

Technical Recruiter

Entegee

Mar 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year 2 months)

- Recruited for a wide variety of contract and permanent technical roles including: Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Design and Drafting, Technicians, and Inventory/ Purchasing Specialists.
- Function as the main Entegee contact with candidates.
- Interview and screen candidates to match the expertise of candidates with the requirements of the clients as set forth in the job orders, submit qualified candidates to the account manager.
- Check references on candidates.
- Write and/or update resumes.
- Update and document activity in the database.
- Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed in required timeframes.
- Maintain an organi

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HR Assistant, Intern

Hudson School District SAU

Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 (5 months)

- Screened resumes in online database and scheduled candidate interviews for HR Director.
- Performed reference checks on candidates.
- Created and compiled teacher satisfaction survey and presented analysis to HR Director.
- Conducted survey regarding workforce utilization of nurses within the school district.
- Created an educational flyer about the upcoming budget vote to be distributed around town.

Part- Time Sales Assocciate

The Limited

Jul 2009 - Apr 2010 (10 months)

- Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
- Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping.
- Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
- Communicate customer requests to management.

Planning and Communications Coordinator

Southern New Hampshire Health

Dec 2008 - Jul 2009 (8 months)

- Create and distribute targeted marketing signs around The Medical Center.
- Collaborate with staff writer to write and layout the monthly newsletter.
- Proofread various marketing projects.
- Lead the Medical Center's participation in the annual Summer Food Drive with St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Nashua Chamber of Commerce.
- Assist in coordination of community events, including 6K Road Race and Fitness University

Journalist / Editor

GateHouse Media New England

Apr 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 8 months)

- Conceived and wrote articles in a wide variety of beats, including meetings and features.
- Planned and laid out pages for upcoming issues.
- Signed off on completed pages prior to going to print.
- Managed and updated all content on the Westford Eagle Web site.
- Shot and edited video packages to supplement stories on the Eagle’s Web site.
- Assisted other weekly publications with copy when needed.

Front Desk Manger

St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center

Feb 2004 - Aug 2006 (2 years 7 months)

- Coordinated all activities of the front desk, scheduling, film librarian and transcription staff.
- Ensured that all routine hours of operation were staffed appropriately.
- Provided input into the hiring, orientating, training and performance management of Administrative Support staff.
- Conducted regularly scheduled meetings with Administrative Support staff.
- Provided input for the construction of the new radiology database system.
- Helped train current and new employees on the new radiology database system.
- Gave annual performance reviews.

Receptionist/Film Librarian

St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center

Jan 2002 - Feb 2004 (2 years 2 months)

- Organized and maintained patient records.
- Retrieved records and data.
- Lead person on off shift hours.
- Worked with multiple database systems.

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