Amal Shameesa
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven technical and non-technical HR Recruitment Specialist with over 9 years of experience in talent acquisition and management. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and placing top talent across various industries, ensuring a seamless recruitment process and exceptional candidate experience. Highly tech-savvy, and proficient in utilizing various HR software, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and social media platforms to streamline recruitment processes. Quick learner with a proven ability to adapt to new technologies and tools efficiently. Experienced in handling additional administrative responsibilities, including onboarding, employee records management, and compliance reporting. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their needs, and aligning recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals. Committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and improving overall hiring efficiency. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to contribute to the success of an organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Talent Specialist/Recruiting Specialist
UMass Global(University of Massachusetts Global)
02.2024 - Current
- Experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing candidates, onboarding, employment verification, background checks, and negotiation. expertise includes collaborating with hiring managers and implementing recruiting strategies. I excel in ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. I have fulfilled 40-plus requisitions in a month. I always stay updated with recruiting trends.
- Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions, used human resources management system software
- Design and implement a recruitment plan to generate a diverse pool of candidates using various methods, including social media job boards, membership organizations, third parties, and personal networking
- Manage high volume, full cycle recruitment, and act as a talent partner and liaise with the hiring manager to attract, identify, select, and hire top talent, effectively manage candidate engagement throughout the hiring process
- Investigate and resolve applicant questions concerning personnel policies and procedures and a variety of human resource-related subjects
- Partner with various internal teams to ensure all new hires have a positive and welcoming onboarding experience
- Own the development and management of candidate pipelines
- Provide consultative advice to candidates regarding hiring, selection, and training
- Craft enticing job advertisements to draw in suitable candidates
- Organize trainings for hiring managers to promote the company's recruitment objectives
- Source diverse, high-caliber candidates by maximizing internet resources, ATS ,cold calling, and social media
- Develop and maintain relationships with key hiring managers to ensure successful recruiting processes
- Analyze current recruitment trends and best practices to create effective strategies for sourcing top talent
- Participate in developing innovative ways to attract active and passive job seekers.
HR Specialist
Super Purposes Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Sourcing, attracting, screening, and recruiting top talent candidates
- Using various outlets, such as social media networks and other
- Platforms such as LinkedIn, Podio, Handshake, ZipRecruiter, etc
- •Performed full-cycle recruitment, from job postings to selection and
- Onboarding of new hires
- •Conducting interviews and scheduling next-round interviews with hiring managers
- •Created and managed employee handbooks, policies and procedures and job descriptions
- •Perform other HR operational tasks such as data entry, employment verification requests, coordination with payroll, overall maintenance of employee records, ensuring data integrity, and other tasks as assigned
- •Collaborating with the payroll department to ensure accurate and
- Timely processing of employee salaries and related transactions
- •Handling Employment Verification and Letters of Recommendation,
- Processing departures
- •Attending regular team meetings and other meetings with the senior staff as needed
- •Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions, used human resources management system software
- •Collaborated closely with department heads on plans for recruiting additional personnel
- •Conducted exit interviews upon request of departing employees to understand reasons for leaving organization
- •Used Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage the recruitment and selection process
- •Developed and built pipeline for open positions through sourcing and
- Recruiting both passive and active candidates
- •Coordinated employment testing for candidates, reviewing
- Assessment scores and candidate qualifications to determine eligibility
- •Maintained accurate records of employee information in HRIS database
Telephonic Interviewer
Cal State University Fullerton
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated employment testing for candidates, reviewing assessment scores and candidate qualifications to determine eligibility
- Maintained accurate records of employee information in HRIS database
- Asked questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information
- Making 75 or more calls a day
- Identified and resolved inconsistencies in responses by means of appropriate questioning and/or explanation
- Compiled, recorded, and coded results and data from interviews on the WinCati application
- Reviewed data obtained from interviews for completeness and accuracy
- Contacted individuals to be interviewed, by using Nextiva and CRM handled 40 plus requisitions at a time
- Onboard New Hires
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Employee and Applicant Assessment.
HR Associate
Pearlcon Business Services Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Led new talent acquisition and recruitment processes for over fifty new full-time hires
- Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, plans, performance, and employee management
- Facilitated onboarding, and offboarding policies and procedures
- Screened resumes, and conducted interviews using various recruiting tools/methods
- Audited different types of reports such as payroll reports for discrepancies and errors
- Provided advice on recruiting techniques such as interviewing techniques and selection criteria
- Maintained a database of applicants utilizing applicant tracking software
- Supported day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties
- Packaged new hire packets and materials for distribution to newly hired employees
- Coordinated job postings, interviewing, and selection process
- Assisted with recruitment and interview processes to develop pipeline of candidates for employment
- Corrected and reviewed job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving delivery
- Advised management on organizing, preparing, and implementing recruiting and retention programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
U.T University
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Updating
- Performance Management
- PeopleSoft HRMS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Candidate Sourcing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Customer Service Delivery
- Mental Health Support
- Active Listening
- WORKDAY
- BAMBOO HR
- GREENHOUSE
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Background Checks
- Interviewing Techniques
- Retention Strategies
- Conflict Resolution
- Exit Interviews
- Recruitment Strategies
- Recruitment planning
- Global recruitment
- Candidate tracking
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Human Resources Support
- New Hire Onboarding
Certification
*Generative AI in HR.
*Fundamentals of Payroll.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
HR Talent Specialist/Recruiting Specialist
UMass Global(University of Massachusetts Global)
02.2024 - Current
HR Specialist
Super Purposes Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2023
Telephonic Interviewer
Cal State University Fullerton
12.2021 - 10.2023
HR Associate
Pearlcon Business Services Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2019
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
U.T University
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