Madison Orwick
Blue Springs
Summary
Experienced Staffing Specialist with expertise in human resources and organizational development. Dedicated to delivering reliable staffing solutions for clients and candidates across various industries. Over 10 years of recruiting and staffing experience, cultivating strong interpersonal skills, customer service focus, and effective communication abilities. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment processes and collaborating with management, clients, and team members to align staffing strategies with company objectives. Committed to continuous learning, team collaboration, and achieving successful hiring outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Administrative Assistant
Cargo Largo
Independence, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Managing employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and confidentiality standards.
- Efficiently managing personnel files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive HR information, adhering to strict privacy guidelines at all times.
- Ensuring accurate recordkeeping of required employee trainings or certifications in accordance with industry regulations or company policies.
- Supporting recruitment efforts, including screening resumes and interviewing candidates during high-volume hiring events.
- Supporting HR team with daily administrative tasks and special projects.
Recruiter
TruckMovers
Independence, MO
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Analyze driving job requirements and develop recruitment strategies to attract potential candidates.
- Screen applications and conducting initial evaluations to determine if candidates meet the basic qualifications for the driving position.
- Conduct phone interviews to further assess the skills, experience, and compatibility of applicants.
- Work closely with safety departments to confirm that candidates meet all safety and health standards required for the position.
- Assist with on-boarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires into their driving roles.
- Maintain a positive company image and employer brand to make the organization an attractive option for prospective drivers.
Staffing Specialist/Recruiter
Advastar, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported a wide range of industry leaders, place talent on major construction & engineering projects nationwide.
- Identified and attracted both active and passive candidates through networking, industry-specific databases, social media, job boards.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and evaluations to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for niche roles in Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades.
- Coordinated interviews, facilitated offer negotiations, and handled on-boarding logistics with efficiency and urgency.
- Maintained a talent pipeline of potential candidates for future job openings.
Recruiter/Resource Manager
Paydayz Staffing
Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Specialized in light industrial staffing from temp-to-hire, long-term contracts, temporary, and direct hire markets.
- Reviewed resumes, sourced candidates, and evaluated online applications to identify top talent.
- Acted as the primary point of contact with clients, fostering strong relationships and building rapport.
- Assisted with on-boarding, employment verifications, and other critical hiring processes.
- Monitor open roles and ensure timely execution of staffing needs.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other per-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
Onsite Recruiter
SMX Staff Management
Kansas City, MO
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Advertised job openings on careers pages, job boards and social networks.
- Interviewed candidates during various hiring stages, including phone, first-round and second-round interviews.
- Reported to hiring managers and HR managers on the status of open positions.
- Evaluated candidates based on their interview and assignment performance.
- Determined qualification criteria for each position.
- Answered candidates' queries regarding the application process.
- Lead job fairs for immediate openings.
- Analyzed turnover and retention rates to forecast hiring needs.
Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
Kansas City, MO
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, and hiring.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided on-boarding and training for new employees.
- Managed high volume accounts including attendance, turnover rate, and hours.
- Determined required job seeker qualifications for potential interview by reviewing and evaluating resume and application information.
- Produced and analyzed production or results from job descriptions and advertisements, prescreening protocols, interview questionnaires and post-interview assessments.
- Coordinated activities with the human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organizations to meet HR needs.
- Accurately prepared payroll and tracking data using Kronos system.
Staffing Manager
Allied Staffing
Kansas City, MO
05.2012 - 08.2018
- Responsible for every aspect of a company's staffing needs, including sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and staffing temporary, permanent and direct hire positions in the Logistics field based on client's production, manufacturing and distribution needs.
- Set up personnel files into a computer database for all new hires while documenting existing and terminated employees in a timely and accurate manner using an Applicant Tracking System.
- Developed and maintained relationships with numerous clients.
- Learned each client's business to ensure the needs of clients were met with industry and business knowledge resulting in timely recruiting for key positions.
- Responsible for assisting in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.).
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Educated and trained team members on new and existing company programs, initiatives and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School
Blue Springs, MO05.2012
Skills
- Full cycle recruiting
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Assessing recruitment needs
- Job posting optimization
- Candidate pipeline management
- Employee Relations
- New hire orientation and on-boarding
- Recruiting software experience
- Excel spreadsheets
- Knowledgeable in labor regulations
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Reliable
Timeline
HR Administrative Assistant
Cargo Largo
10.2025 - Current
Recruiter
TruckMovers
11.2024 - 07.2025
Staffing Specialist/Recruiter
Advastar, Inc.
09.2023 - 08.2024
Recruiter/Resource Manager
Paydayz Staffing
01.2022 - 08.2023
Onsite Recruiter
SMX Staff Management
08.2020 - 01.2022
Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
09.2018 - 08.2020
Staffing Manager
Allied Staffing
05.2012 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School