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Kristen Burton

Huntersville

Summary

Dynamic recruiter with a proven track record at Korn Ferry, excelling in full-cycle talent acquisition and candidate engagement. Skilled in leveraging ATS platforms and fostering stakeholder relationships, I optimize candidate experiences and drive diversity hiring initiatives. Passionate about aligning talent with organizational goals while ensuring compliance and accuracy throughout the recruitment process.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Korn Ferry
03.2025 - Current
  • Directed high-volume requisitions spanning manufacturing and industrial fields.
  • Sourced passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and advanced search techniques.
  • Executed behavioral and skills-based interviews, partnering with hiring managers for candidate calibration.
  • Facilitated offer negotiations to align candidate aspirations with client objectives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and HR stakeholders as a trusted talent acquisition advisor.
  • Leveraged ATS platforms to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with recruitment standards.

Recruitment Coordinator

Korn Ferry
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supported 10+ plant sites with interview scheduling, candidate communications, and offer coordination.
  • Ensured accuracy and consistency in applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, Trueblue).
  • Facilitated onboarding processes, and conducted background and reference checks.
  • Managed logistics for recruiting events, virtual interviews, and hiring manager meetings.

Recruiting Coordinator

People Scout
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in managing hiring workflows for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Coordinated candidate interviews, offer letters, and background check processes.
  • Monitored hiring timelines and provided proactive updates to recruiters and managers.
  • Maintained candidate data integrity across multiple applicant tracking systems.

Education

Nursing

University North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
  • High-Volume & Corporate Recruiting
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Trueblue)
  • Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
  • Interview Coordination & Offer Management
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Hiring Practices
  • Candidate Experience Optimization
  • Event Planning & Recruitment Marketing
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Google Workspace
  • Offer negotiation
  • Onboarding coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Candidate pipeline development
  • Background checking
  • Compensation analysis
  • Pre-screening candidates
  • LinkedIn sourcing
  • Offer letters
  • New hire orientations
  • College recruiting
  • Job posting optimization

Timeline

Recruiter

Korn Ferry
03.2025 - Current

Recruitment Coordinator

Korn Ferry
03.2022 - 03.2025

Recruiting Coordinator

People Scout
08.2021 - 02.2022

Nursing

University North Carolina At Charlotte
Kristen Burton