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Kristen Buie

Senior Talent Strategist

About Me

I have over 20 years of HR experience, specializing in talent acquisition, engagement, and strategy. I have proven success in partnering with operational leaders within organizations. I have created positive work cultures with both small and large organizations.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Senior Manager - Talent AcquisitionGFT (formerly TranSystems)
2021 - 2025

• Directed and created the talent function within the firm. Built and expanded full HR team during high growth. • Created and implemented recruiting processes company-wide, including transitioning from SuccessFactors to iCIMS as the ATS, developing templates and workflows, conducting user training sessions, and maintaining ongoing adjustments. • Initiated monthly Recruiting Open Office Hours and quarterly Regional Recruiting Forecasting Calls to engage managers in discussions about recruiting processes, system updates, talent trends, and strategic role planning. • Enhanced brand presence by increasing sponsored job slots on LinkedIn by 35%, boosting company page visitors by 36%, and raising the average number of applicants from all sources by 43%. • Created an internal weekly Job Alert email to share new postings with employees, boosting employee referrals and internal movements. • Created intern resources and increased total summer interns by 45%. • Increased employee referral bonus program, resulting in a 64% increase in payout. • Developed and trained managers on an OFCCP compliant job posting policy. • Led calibration sessions during the annual performance review cycle. Directed succession planning and promotions. • Worked closely with executive leaders to create quarterly forecasting recruitment. • Regulatory reporting officer and primary POC for AAP, EEO-1, VETS, and others. • Chaired the Diversity Action Council's Organizational Processes committee, driving initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace and meet EEO goals.

Education

Masters of Organizational LeadershipBaker University
2017 - 2019
Degree of Public RelationsUniversity of Arkansas
1992 - 1997

Certification

Total Certifications1

Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

HRCI

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English