ANITA ELMS
ROBERT HALF STAFFING
Virginia Beach,VA
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic human resource professional with extensive experience in employee relations, recruitment and candidate engagement, strategic planning, and talent development. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic recruitment strategies, utilizing social media platforms to engage with potential candidates, and successfully identifying and recruiting top-tier talent to meet organizational objectives. Proven track record in planning, coordinating, and managing HR programs, while effectively supervising operations and resources to align with company missions and values.
Work History
Senior Recruiter
2 Years 6 Months- Company Overview: Robert Half connects employers and Job seekers to staff positions in finance, law, technology and more
- Implemented a new recruitment strategy for Higher Education client that resulted in 25% increase in the number of qualified candidates and a 15% decrease in time-to-hire
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers resulting in a 20% increase in hiring manager satisfaction scores
- Negotiated job offers and salary packages, resulting in a 10% increase in offer acceptance rates
Sourcing Recruiter
11 Months- Company Overview: RGNext is a joint venture of Raytheon Company and General Dynamics Information Technology that provides customers with excellence in range services
- Identified, engaged, activated, and nurtured top talent through traditional techniques and unconventional means
- Developed deep understanding of our talent segments to proactively build long term – pipeline in a globally competitive market
- Participated in innovative sourcing strategies that delivered an always-on pipeline of quality hires that reflects our communities
Talent Acquisition Consultant-Partnership with CNA Insurance
1 Year 9 Months- Company Overview: Randstad Sourceright is a leader in providing Global Talent Management
- Placed high-end technical professionals in the Information Technology Industry in contract and full-time positions
- Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks
- Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews
- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments
Talent Acquisition Consultant- Partnership with Allstate
5 Months- Leveraged Indeed, Wallstreet Jobs, and LinkedIn to identify and engage with qualified candidates
- Maintained an average of forty requisitions
- Developed rapport with Agency owners-engaged weekly to advise on candidates or job updates
- Experienced with SuccessFactors and Salesforce- used for applicant/application tracking management
- Supported requisitions in PST, CST, and EST time zones
- Facilitated the Licensing and Binding authority of ten hires in six months
HR Recruiter
2 Years 1 Month- Company Overview: (CPT) is a leader in the Defense Services field specializing in Cyber Operations, Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E), Leadership Development, and Training & Exercise Support
- Owned the full cycle of technical talent recruitment process delivering high quality and high-speed results
- Partnered with hiring managers to consult on hiring requirements, creating job descriptions to ensure the right fit of candidates
- Leveraged traditional methods of sourcing and social networking, job boards and other channels to identify potential candidates and build talent pipelines
- Managed and streamlined the entire selection process - sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, feedback consolidation, compensation negotiation, hiring documentation, onboarding
- Focused on creating a positive candidate experience throughout the sourcing and selection process
Human Resource Manager
4 Months- Company Overview: Brasfond USA focuses on developing customized equipment and procedures, enabling the Brasfond Group to meet any challenge from underground projects
- Streamlined internal functions resulting in 60% improvement in staff training advantage through implementation of robust training program focused on HR techniques and methodologies
- Credited with capturing $200K in overhead costs tied to operations and compensation during tenure while increasing employee morale
- Analyzed and restructured salary grades consistent with industry standard, including thorough evaluation of job descriptions
HR Consultant (1099)
2 Years 7 Months- Worked as a contractor for the following companies: AMSEC LLC, Macy’s, Front Row Entertainment, Dynamic Global Group and Manhattan Maintenance
- Communicated, trained, and interpreted human resource policies and procedures to establish uniform understanding
- Provided specialized project administration including analyzing data, in-depth research, evaluation, and recommendations to management on department projects
- Created and managed corporate job description database
- Served as liaison with assigned areas to coordinate the HR needs including staffing and succession planning, employee relations, consolidations and divestitures, information dissemination and policy review
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Skills
Employee Relations
Compensation & Benefits
Talent Acquisition
Orientation
Compliance
Succession Planning
Workforce Planning
Employee Sustainment
Coaching & Mentoring
Recruitment & Training
HRIS Systems
Sourcing
Affiliations
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), 2008
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
ROBERT HALF STAFFING
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Sourcing Recruiter
RANGE GENERATION NEXT, LLC
04.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Talent Acquisition Consultant-Partnership with CNA Insurance
RANDSTAD SOURCERIGHT
05.2021 - 02.2023Read More
Talent Acquisition Consultant- Partnership with Allstate
RANDSTAD SOURCERIGHT
05.2021 - 10.2021Read More
HR Recruiter
COMMAND POST TECHNOLOGIES
04.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Human Resource Manager
BRASFOND USA
12.2018 - 04.2019Read More
HR Consultant (1099)
05.2016 - 12.2018Read More
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts from Human Resources Development
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COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice, Psychology
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