H. Kerr Jr. MBA.
About H. Kerr Jr. MBA.
H. Kerr Jr. MBA serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Workit Health, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having held various managerial positions in healthcare and technology sectors over the past two decades.
Work at Workit Health
H. Kerr Jr. serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Workit Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's recruitment strategies and aligning them with business objectives. His responsibilities include transforming the Talent Acquisition function into a business partner model, which aims to improve strategic alignment with the company's goals. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in managing talent acquisition efforts.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, H. Kerr Jr. held various positions in talent acquisition and management. He worked at Cityblock Health as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Senior Healthcare Recruiter at CHI from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Centene Corporation, where he was a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Manager of Claims System Configuration. His extensive background in talent acquisition spans multiple organizations and industries.
Education and Expertise
H. Kerr Jr. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fontbonne University, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Houston, studying Business Finance from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Houston-Downtown. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition, diversity sourcing, and strategic alignment of HR initiatives.
Specializations and Skills
H. Kerr Jr. specializes in diversity and military sourcing, contributing to inclusive recruitment processes. He utilizes competitive intelligence and labor market analysis to optimize talent acquisition strategies. His skills include leveraging HRIS technology, CRM technology, and internet sourcing techniques such as Boolean searches. He has a proven track record in managing high-volume recruitment and digital interviewing processes, ensuring effective candidate engagement and source channel analysis.
Leadership and Strategic Partnerships
Throughout his career, H. Kerr Jr. has partnered with C-suite executives across various industries to optimize talent acquisition and sourcing strategies. His leadership experience includes transforming recruitment functions to better align with organizational culture and strategy. His ability to manage high-stakes recruitment initiatives has positioned him as a key player in enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic talent acquisition.