Kristen Bauder
About Kristen Bauder
Kristen Bauder is a Recruiting Associate at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in human resources and patient support, with previous roles at OSF HealthCare and VISIONPOINT EYE CENTER LLC.
Work at Heartland Bank and Trust
Kristen Bauder has been employed at Heartland Bank and Trust Company as a Recruiting Associate since 2020. In this role, she focuses on recruiting candidates and managing various aspects of the hiring process. Her responsibilities include actively sourcing candidates through platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn. She also communicates regularly with hiring managers to provide updates on phone interviews, discuss potential hire start dates, and negotiate salary ranges.
Previous Experience at OSF HealthCare
Before joining Heartland Bank and Trust, Kristen Bauder worked at OSF HealthCare in two roles. She served as a Patient Access Associate from 2017 to 2018 for nine months, and later as an HR Assistant from 2018 to 2020 for two years. In these positions, she gained experience in patient support and human resources, contributing to her overall expertise in recruitment and employee management.
Experience at VISIONPOINT EYE CENTER LLC
Kristen Bauder worked at VISIONPOINT EYE CENTER LLC as a Patient Support from 2016 to 2017 for one year. This role provided her with foundational experience in patient interaction and support, which has contributed to her skills in communication and customer service within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Bauder holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Additionally, she pursued further education at the Human Resources Certification Institute, completing her studies in 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment and human resources management.
Recruitment Tools and Strategies
In her current role, Kristen Bauder utilizes the Clear Company Applicant Tracking System to manage various recruitment stages, including candidate selection, screenings, and in-person interviews. She actively recruits candidates and ensures the company's LinkedIn Life page is updated with photographs and employee testimonials, enhancing the company's online presence.