Rachel Algra
Castle Rock,Colorado
Summary
Driven and decisive Senior Talent Acquisition leader offering 15+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER III
Sierra Space
Louisville, COLORADO
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided full recruitment lifecycle support to business groups for all permanent contract positions, including but not limited to salary negotiation, onboarding, benefits, permanent placement, Workday(ATS), corporate, executive, Director and internship full cycle recruiting
- Reviewed resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations
- Maintained current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Performed searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, and employee referrals
- Developed innovative and proactive sourcing strategies to produce high-quality active and passive candidate pipelines.
- Provided guidance on recruiting processes and best practices to hiring teams
- Built SOPs and a Workforce Planning and Redeployment Processes
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND MARKETING
Guardian Life
Denver, COLORADO
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Lead a team, Director of TA and Marketing, full cycle recruiting, managed marketing, sourcing for all FTE and internship program, data tracking system, salary negotiations, payroll and office administrative duities
- Drafted job descriptions and criteria for new positions
- Met with candidates to discuss job opportunities and answer questions about company culture and benefits packages
- Maintained detailed recruiting processes, candidate pipeline documentation, and hiring procedures
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, networking events, and university outreach programs.
- Managed the full cycle of recruiting process from sourcing, screening resumes, interviewing candidates to onboarding new hires.
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND MARKETING
Wealth Strategies Group
Denver, COLORADO
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Spearheaded strategic marketing initiatives to create brand recognition and increase market share
- Directed hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing staff
- Conducted behavioral-based interviews to identify top-tier candidates for hiring managers
- Provided full recruitment lifecycle support to business groups for permanent and contract positions
- Recruited, screened, and interviewed candidates for various positions within the company
- Developed innovative and proactive sourcing strategies to produce high-quality active and passive candidate pipelines
- Developed, administered, and evaluated applicant tests
- Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understanding, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
- Reviewed resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements
- Enhanced and maintained the company's social media accounts to strengthen employer branding
- Built and managed an internship program
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS/OFFICE MANAGER
Northwestern Mutual
Englewood, COLORADO
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Conferred with department heads to plan advertising services and marketing branding
- Worked with CEOs A+ clients while building out his book of business
- Implemented office procedures, creating streamlined processes
- Supervised administrative staff, driving front office operations and continuous workflow
- Trained and onboarded new office staff members
- Led meetings, keeping staff informed of changes or new requirements in policies and procedures
- Assisted with the development of marketing and promotional materials
- Managed employee reviews and office exit interviews
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees and interns while building out an internship program
- Recruited and trained new employees and interns
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND SET COORDINATOR
Northwestern Mutual
Englewood, COLORADO
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Supervised administrative staff, driving front office operations and continuous workflow
- Led meetings, managed a team of 90 team members, while keeping staff informed of changes or new requirements in policies and procedures
- Conducted monthly meetings to create business plans to drive successful monthly business
- Drafted job descriptions and criteria for new positions
- Participated in phone and in-person interviews to determine final candidates for consideration
- Reviewed resumes and other application materials to identify potential candidates
- Provided consultative advice to candidates regarding hiring, selection, and training
- Managed and recruited the internship program providing full cycle internship recruitment and training.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Northwestern Mutual
Englewood, COLORADO
- Full cycle recruiting, managing job posts, interviews, sourcing, salary negotiations, and closing candidates, as well as building and maintaining a strong network for pipeline recruiting
- Applicant tracking system
- Recruited, screened, and interviewed candidates for various positions within the company
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to meet the company's talent acquisition goals
- Created job postings, sourced potential candidates, conducted interviews, and extended offers of employment
- Provided guidance on best practices for interviewing techniques, resume review processes, selection criteria development
- Collaborated with marketing team on branding initiatives that drove engagement from passive candidates
OFFICE MANAGER
Northwestern Mutual
Englewood, COLORADO
- SET coordinator which included but is not limited to training of new financial advisors, ran and organized training events, focused on providing managing a high level of service to managing partners
- Supervised administrative staff, driving front office operations and continuous workflow
- Implemented office procedures, creating streamlined processes
- Trained and onboarded new office staff members
- Led meetings, keeping staff informed of changes or new requirements in policies and procedures.
TALENT MANAGER/OFFICE MANAGER
Castlewood Doors And Millwork
Denver, COLORADO
- Full cycle recruiting, training, benefits admin, all levels of recruiting, office manager, lead weekly office meetings, 50+ direct reports, job posts, and managed all social media marketing, exit interviews
- Negotiation, Leading a Team, Time Management, Executive Recruiting, Corporate Recruiting
- Counseled and disciplined employees, driving performance improvement
- Negotiated contracts and other business arrangements with production companies or influencing partners
- Oversaw and coordinated content onboarding processes for new hires
- Managed employee benefit programs, including health, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, and life insurance.
Skills
- Leading a Team
- Salary Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Recruiting
- Corporate Recruiting
- Human Resources Department Processes/procedures
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Talent Acquisition/Human Resources Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems/Workday
- Social Media Platforms
- Workforce Planning
- Corporate Branding
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Retention Program Development
- Benefits Administration
- College Recruiting
Certification
Aesthetician license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER III
Sierra Space
10.2021 - 11.2023
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND MARKETING
Guardian Life
12.2018 - 01.2021
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND MARKETING
Wealth Strategies Group
01.2017 - 02.2019
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT RELATIONS/OFFICE MANAGER
Northwestern Mutual
03.2014 - 01.2017
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND SET COORDINATOR
Northwestern Mutual
11.2009 - 10.2013
Talent Acquisition Manager
Northwestern Mutual
OFFICE MANAGER
Northwestern Mutual
TALENT MANAGER/OFFICE MANAGER
Castlewood Doors And Millwork
Aesthetician license
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