Ally Andolina
Albany,NY
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking HR professional with over 15 years of experience driving full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and retention initiatives. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading domestic and international hiring strategies, optimizing ATS systems, and mentoring high-performing teams. Passionate about building inclusive cultures, developing scalable processes, and aligning HR strategy with business goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, People
Digital Remedy
01.2022 - Current
- Led recruitment efforts across sales, tech, product, marketing, data, and client services - onshore and offshore.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Spearheaded international expansion, hiring 35 employees in India and 10 in Indonesia, resulting in a 40% global workforce growth.
- Developed and launched a company-wide mentorship program using LinkedIn Learning.
- Created job descriptions, partnered with sales leaders to build a pipeline targeting passive candidates.
- Transitioned our ATS from Lever to Rippling, improving key hiring metrics.
- Collaborated with 3rd party recruiters and agencies.
- Negotiated offers and led candidate engagement from screening through onboarding.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Facilitated interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers and maintained reports and performance metrics to generate outcomes.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for applicants to promote smooth and positive onboarding experience.
Human Resources Recruiter
DeCrescente Distributing Company
12.2012 - 01.2022
- Led end-end recruitment strategies, targeting specialized candidate pools to improve talent acquisition.
- Enhanced employee retention and satisfaction through improved communication strategies and policy development.
- Administered employee benefits, managed EEO/ADA compliance and streamlined onboarding process.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations
- Fostered relationships with staff and vendors while maintaining full legal and regulatory compliance.
- Supported cross-functional teams during slow periods to maintain productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
- Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred, and promoted employees.
- Oversaw and optimized recruitment budget for key vendors supporting the beverage industry, optimizing spend across job advertising, targeted career fairs, background checks, and pre-employment screenings to ensure cost effective talent acquisition.
Human Resources Recruitment Specialist
Center for Diability Services
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Led recruitment efforts for entry-level to management roles - including Resident Counselors, Clinical Assistants, and Nurses - across 50 residential homes serving individuals with disabilities in the Capital Region; developed strategies to attract compassionate, mission-driven candidates despite compensation challenges.
- Improved employee retention by increasing job satisfaction and enhancing communication.
- Administered benefits and ensured compliance with federal employment standards.
- Kept organization fully compliant with legal standards for EEO and ADA.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve employee engagement and communication practices.
- Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Supported documentation, employee record keeping, and policy clarification efforts.
- Contributed ideas for improving work processes.
- Interviewed candidates and conducted background checks and verification.
- Developed and posted vacancy announcements by leveraging online and print recruitment tools to attract highly-qualified candidates and develop robust talent pool.
Senior Human Resources Associate
Center for Disability Services
04.2006 - 07.2010
- Maintained HRIS systems, tracked employment data, and supported benefits and compensation planning.
- Contributed to diverse talent acquisition by promoting roles on industry-specific job boards and social media platforms.
- Aided senior HR team members with setting up compensation structures and benefits plans.
- Reviewed new hire paperwork and pre-employment screenings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Screened candidates by interviewing applicants and administering pre-employment evaluations.
- Coordinated onboarding, employee development initiatives, and job training sessions.
- Helped build, maintain, and revise HR policies, standards, and documentation
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations.
- Administered cost-effective, well-structured benefits to employees, setting up contracts and managing paperwork.
- Kept organization fully compliant with legal standards for EEO and ADA.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures and disseminated through employee handbooks, communications, and meetings.
- Partnered with external stakeholders to provide human resource solutions that developed leaders, attracted and built quality workforce and transformed company into high performing organization.
Education
Associate - Broadcast Journalism
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2004
Certificate of Completion - Broadcast Communications
New School of Radio And Television
Albany, NY05.2004
Certificate of Completion - Public Affairs School for the Military
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, Maryland09.2009
No Degree - Public Communications
The College of A Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2019
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- International Expansion & Global Hiring
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Implementation
- Employee Engagement & Retention Strategy
- Mentorship Program Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Hiring Metrics & Analytics
- Recruitment Marketing
- DEI Advocacy
- New hire orientation
- Benefits administration
- Exit interviews
Accomplishments
- Developed and launched a company-wide mentorship program, connecting entry-level employees with seasoned professionals and integrated LinkedIn Learning for guided training.
- Created and rolled out a new requisition process for hiring managers, improving speed and alignment.
- Mentored the Executive Assistant to expand her knowledge of the recruitment process and candidate communication.
- Partnered with CRO to design a detailed sales hiring pipeline targeting passive candidates.
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, People
Digital Remedy
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Recruiter
DeCrescente Distributing Company
12.2012 - 01.2022
Human Resources Recruitment Specialist
Center for Diability Services
07.2010 - 12.2012
Senior Human Resources Associate
Center for Disability Services
04.2006 - 07.2010
Associate - Broadcast Journalism
Hudson Valley Community College
Certificate of Completion - Broadcast Communications
New School of Radio And Television
Certificate of Completion - Public Affairs School for the Military
Defense Information School
No Degree - Public Communications
The College of A Saint Rose
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