James Mitchem
About James Mitchem
James Mitchem is a Corporate Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in senior recruitment roles, specializing in hard-to-fill positions. He has worked for various companies, including Adient, Sprint, and Abbott, and currently serves at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2022.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
James Mitchem has been serving as a Corporate Recruiter at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent. His responsibilities include identifying and recruiting candidates for various positions within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in recruitment to enhance the hiring process.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current position, Mitchem worked at Adient as a Human Resources Generalist I from 2019 to 2021 in Riverside, Missouri. He also held the role of HR Recruiter I at Sprint for seven months in 2015 in Overland Park, Kansas. His experience includes various HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, and problem resolution.
Expertise in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Mitchem possesses over 20 years of experience in senior recruitment roles, specializing in hard-to-fill positions. His expertise extends to project and process management, particularly within the manufacturing, engineering, and IT sectors. He has developed ongoing strategies aimed at sourcing outstanding candidates, showcasing his ability to adapt to the evolving recruitment landscape.
Background in Staffing and Talent Management
James Mitchem has a diverse background in staffing and talent management. He worked at Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. as an Assistant Branch Manager in 2018 for nine months in Gardner, Kansas. Additionally, he served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Abbott for six months in 2021 and as an Account Talent Manager at Kelly Services from 2016 to 2017 in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
Skills in Business Development and Employee Relations
Mitchem has developed skills in business development, policy development, and contract negotiation throughout his career. He is also experienced in counseling and coaching, benefits administration, and compensation, which enhances his capability to manage employee relations effectively.