Malena Burkard
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven HR Recruiting Supervisor with 7+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and talent acquisition for high-volume, mission-driven environments. Adept at partnering with leadership to identify staffing needs, streamline hiring processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Strong background in compliance, onboarding, and internal mobility, with bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Passionate about people, process improvement, and building inclusive, high-performing teams that support organizational growth. Bilingual HR Recruiting Supervisor with over 7 years of experience in high-volume recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR operations across nonprofit, staffing, and manufacturing sectors. Proven success hiring over 900 candidates in two years at a leading nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Skilled in streamlining hiring processes, enhancing candidate experience, and ensuring compliance. Strong collaborator with leadership across departments. Fluent in English and Spanish with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and mission-driven work. Results-driven Recruiting Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in talent acquisition strategy, candidate screening, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and fostering positive team dynamics. Committed to optimizing recruiting operations and enhancing organizational talent pool.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HR RECRUITING SUPERVISOR
INCOMMUNITY
Atlanta
03.2021 - Current
- Continuously improved recruitment processes through regular feedback loops with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders in the talent acquisition lifecycle.
- Managed a team of recruiters, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to foster professional growth and skill development.
- Strengthened employer brand by collaborating with marketing to create compelling job postings and career site content.
- Enhanced candidate experience through well-organized interview scheduling, timely follow-ups, and clear communication.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios by fostering strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and expectations.
- Ensured legal compliance in all recruitment efforts by staying up-to-date on relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Tracked key performance metrics for ongoing evaluation of recruiting efforts, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Improved interview process success rates through the development of structured interview guides and training materials for hiring teams.
- Collaborated with HR leadership to implement effective employee referral programs, increasing internal referrals for open positions.
- Played a critical role in reducing turnover rates by partnering with retention-focused HR initiatives such as onboarding and employee engagement programs.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Production Manager
LA CHIQUITA TORTILLA
Atlanta
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed production schedules to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and best practices in production techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality control standards were met consistently.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that consistently reduced daily production waste, leading 2nd shift in achieving the lowest waste rate across all departments.
Education
Special Education-Master -
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
VALPARAISO, CHILE12.2006
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Job posting optimization
- Onboarding coordination
- Recruitment marketing
- Social media recruiting
- Talent acquisition
- Applicant tracking systems
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Training and mentoring
- Microsoft office
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training and development
- Diversity and inclusion
- In-person and telephone interviewing
- Pre-employment screening
- New hire onboarding
- Employee orientation
- New hire orientation
- Recruitment management
- Employee counseling
- Performance metrics
- Recruitment strategies
- Candidate assessment
- Process improvement
- Relationship building
- Candidate sourcing
Languages
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
- English, Native or Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HR RECRUITING SUPERVISOR
INCOMMUNITY
03.2021 - Current
Production Manager
LA CHIQUITA TORTILLA
06.2018 - 03.2021
Special Education-Master -
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO