Brian Uminski
Talent Acquisition Leader
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record of building high-performance recruiting teams and optimizing hiring strategies to meet evolving business needs. Adept at aligning talent acquisition processes with organizational goals, fostering collaborative partnerships with business leaders, and driving workforce development initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Rep IV - Corporate Recruiting
FirstEnergy
Akron, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective talent acquisition policies and procedures.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for faster candidate selection and onboarding.
- Lead weekly "Win Room" strategy meetings, aligning talent acquisition efforts with business objectives.
- Collaborate with Transmission department leadership to recruit for critical roles, ensuring the hire of top talent to meet operational demands.
- Manage external agency partnerships, driving supplemental applicant flow and improving pipeline quality.
- Spearhead the Power4Vets initiative, increasing diverse, veteran applicant sourcing for specialized roles.
- Lead win room to fill 103% of target fills in 2022, 106% in 2023, and 110% in 2024
Senior Recruiter
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Maple Heights, Ohio
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Acted as Interim Recruiting Manager, leading a team of 3 recruiters and 1 coordinator.
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies for high-volume and specialized positions, reducing time-to-hire.
- Conducted monthly strategy meetings with hiring managers and business leaders to streamline recruitment processes.
- Strengthened external staffing agency partnerships, improving candidate reach and reducing hiring bottlenecks.
Human Resources Generalist
Securitas Security Services USA
Independence, OH
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Increased recruiting production by over 50%
- Improved time to fill by over 2 weeks on open positions
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Led staffing operations for over 200 sites in Northeast Ohio, developing and implementing new recruitment strategies.
- Built relationships with external partners, expanding applicant pools and reducing unfilled positions.
- Delivered employee training in safety and non-violent conflict resolution, fostering a secure, productive environment.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
Staffing Supervisor
Parking Solutions
Cleveland, OH
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Implemented creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive job markets.
- Managed a team of recruiters, providing guidance and monitoring performance to achieve company goals.
- Expanded the company''s network of potential candidates by attending industry events and building strategic partnerships with local universities and professional organizations.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets related to recruitment efforts, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including interviews and reference checks, to ensure quality hires.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment for 16 locations, including high-volume hiring for Cleveland Clinic operations.
- Launched a college recruiting program, building partnerships with local universities to attract early-career talent.
- Enhanced onboarding processes, reducing turnover and increasing new hire engagement.
- Streamlined recruitment efforts for better efficiency, reducing time to fill open positions.
Sr. Certified Personnel Consultant
Search Masters
Independence, OH
09.2010 - 02.2013
- Negotiated salary packages on behalf of clients, securing competitive compensation packages while maintaining budget constraints.
- Assisted clients in creating effective job descriptions that accurately reflected position requirements, increasing applicant relevancy.
- Provided comprehensive interview coaching, improving candidate confidence and success during the interview process.
- Specialized in recruiting engineering, factory management, and C-suite professionals for key clients.
- Managed multiple accounts, driving hiring success through active and passive candidate sourcing strategies.
- Trained and mentored new recruiters, fostering a high-performing, metrics-driven hiring team.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
Stow, OH
01.2003 - 02.2011
- Led a 4-member team during 125+ combat convoys in Iraq, ensuring mission safety and success.
- Trained and mentored new soldiers, focusing on leadership, operational excellence, and combat readiness.
- Oversaw detainee management operations, maintaining security and compliance standards while adhering to the Geneva Convention.
- Led a 7 man team to extract detainees from cells during a prison riot.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Developed strong relationships with local communities through cultural awareness training and respectful interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 10.2012 - 11.2015
Certification - Targeted Selection Interview Trainer
DDI
Bridgeville, PA 02.2023 - 02.2023
Skills
HR policies and procedures
New employee onboarding
Background checks
Recruitment strategies
Succession planning
Talent acquisition
Diversity and inclusion
Recruitment management
Compensation and benefits
Relocation assistance
Equal employment law compliance
Orientation programs
Employee retention
Organizational development
Timeline
Certification - Targeted Selection Interview Trainer
DDI
02.2023 - 02.2023
HR Rep IV - Corporate Recruiting
FirstEnergy
02.2022 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Charter Communications, Spectrum
02.2016 - 09.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2015 - 02.2016
Staffing Supervisor
Parking Solutions
04.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
10.2012 - 11.2015
Sr. Certified Personnel Consultant
Search Masters
09.2010 - 02.2013
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
01.2003 - 02.2011
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