Carissa Donner
Buford
Summary
Talent Acquisition and Human Resources expert specializing in high-volume recruitment and workforce planning. Demonstrated success in developing scalable sourcing pipelines and enhancing onboarding processes to align staffing with business goals. Achievements include surpassing hiring targets, improving retention rates, and establishing effective partnerships with leadership for organizational growth. Proficient in full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and candidate relationship management, with a focus on reducing turnover through targeted recruiting strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner, Corporate HR
TruGreen
01.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple branches, overseeing candidate pipeline development, selection, and onboarding.
- Partner with branch leadership to forecast staffing needs and implement tailored recruitment strategies.
- Execute sourcing initiatives across job boards, resume databases, and hiring events to maintain a steady talent pipeline.
- Facilitate structured interview processes and compliance-driven hiring events (virtual and in-person).
- Ensure a consistent, positive candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.
- Key Achievements:
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- - Set the organizational record for highest hires in a single week, a benchmark that remains unmatched.
- - Recognized among the top three Talent Acquisition professionals for contributing to long-term employee retention.
- - Consistently earn high satisfaction ratings from hiring managers, reflecting trusted recruitment partnership.
Human Resources Coordinator
Kirchhoff Automotive
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered full-cycle onboarding, policy orientation, and training programs for new hires and existing employees.
- Designed job descriptions, managed requisition postings, and drove candidate selection in line with workforce needs.
- Partnered with leadership on employee performance, engagement, and succession planning.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while preparing monthly HR and safety reports for the national team.
- Implemented training matrices to streamline departmental skill development and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Key Achievements:
- - Created a comprehensive training matrix for staff development and compliance tracking.
- - Helped build and structure the HR department alongside safety initiatives to strengthen organizational processes.
Business Manager
Donner Enterprise LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed operational and workforce functions for a family-owned business, including scheduling, payroll support, and staff management.
Onsite Operations Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed onsite workforce of 300+ associates at Amazon fulfillment centers, ensuring adherence to safety and productivity standards.
- Designed and executed high-volume recruitment campaigns for peak seasonal demand.
- Led onboarding orientations, drug screenings, and background check processes for compliance with corporate policies.
- Advised on employee relations cases, performance management, and HR documentation.
- Partnered with operations leadership to align staffing strategies with fulfillment center KPIs.
Recruiting Specialist
Integrity Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed sourcing, screening, and selection processes for large-scale warehouse staffing.
- Delivered onboarding orientations and training sessions to ensure compliance and successful assimilation.
Education
Bachelor's - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
12.2025
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College
05.2016
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- HR Compliance
- Safety & Policy Administration
- Workforce Planning
- High-Volume Staffing
- Payroll Oversight
- Benefits Oversight
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- HRIS
- ATS
- Workday
- SAP
- PayCor
- Phenom
- Onboarding
- Retention Programs
- Data-Driven Recruitment Metrics
- Reporting
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner, Corporate HR
TruGreen
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Kirchhoff Automotive
09.2022 - 12.2022
Business Manager
Donner Enterprise LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Onsite Operations Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2020
Recruiting Specialist
Integrity Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor's - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College