CAILIN FLANNERY
Burnt Hills,NY
Summary
Experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 6 years of expertise in full cycle recruiting, specializing in both technical and non-technical positions. Background includes a mix of staffing and corporate recruiting in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Dedicated to building connections with skilled professionals and fostering long-term relationships. Excel in organization and have been instrumental in implementing ATS systems and enhancing recruitment processes. Passionate about contributing to an organization's goal of hiring top talent who are committed to making a meaningful difference within the company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisitions Specialist
Sequoia Biotech Consulting
01.2022 - Current
- Mentor junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Assist with implementing ATS Greenhouse software and training.
- Reporting and data collection related to recruiting activities, including KPIs though utilization of recruiting dashboards.
- Lead process improvements/automation related to recruiting process.
- Improve candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout hiring process.
- Develop tailored recruitment marketing campaigns to strengthen employer brand and attract diverse candidates.
- Optimize job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Create SOPs for manager and new hire trainings
- Partake in full lifecycle recruiting for all positions, actively working on 20+ positions.
Talent Acquisitions Specialist
Sequoia Biotech Consulting
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborate with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Evaluate resumes, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Develop and maintain applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Develop strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Create and distribute job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Source and screen candidates for C-Suite, Directors, Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Scientists, Quality Specialists, Technical Writers, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, as well as internal HR, Accounting, Operational positions roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Act as subject matter expert for recruitment-related questions and continuously collaborate cross functionally between departments to understand business needs.
- Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment process for open positions.
- Develop sourcing strategies to identify top talent within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industry.
- Coordinate offer approvals and extend offers via DocuSign.
- Negotiate salaries with candidates and upsell company bonus programs and benefits.
- Maintain ATS system by posting job descriptions, setting up pipelines, and administering control access for hiring managers.
- Reformat resumes for client submission.
- Coordinate First Day Agendas with all hiring managers to set new employees up for success.
- Assist with I9 Verification and Background Checks.
- Continuously contribute to company's growth by successfully hiring and doubling employee headcount.
- Successfully created and launched Employee of The Month Program in January 2022.
Accounting & Finance Recruiter
Proven Recruiting
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled full cycle recruiting including sourcing, prescreening, interviewing, client submittals, and prep calls for all candidates.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Developed effective recruiting strategies and maintain advanced pipeline of active candidates for current and future positions.
Recruiter
Franklin Professional Associates
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Drove business growth by filling customer orders and doubled revenue for company in one year
- Built customer loyalty and brand awareness.
- Delivered full life cycle recruitment and sales initiatives and strategically build book of business.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing company's reach within local communities.
Inside Sales Account Executive
Automatic Data Processing
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Specialized in Workers' Compensation insurance policies and Business Owners Policies by shopping policies through multiple vendors to find best solution for each business.
- Developed relationships with clients and underwriters to provide exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated pricing terms with clients to close deals while still maintaining profitability objectives for company.
- Provided cost-effective solutions to meet targeted account needs.
- Exceeded quarterly KPIs through consistent prospecting efforts, including cold calling, email outreach, social media engagement, and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Conducted regular check-ins with existing clients to identify upselling opportunities and maintain ongoing communication.
- Supported development of sales collateral such as brochures, presentations, and case studies to showcase product benefits during client interactions.
- Contributed to positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing best practices, and celebrating successes with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2016
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Relationship Management
- Full Lifecycle Recruitment
- Strategic Sourcing
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Negotiation
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Microsoft 365
- Job Posting Optimization
- Employee Referral Programs
- Recruiter Training
- Boolean Search Techniques
- New Hire Onboarding
- Employee Engagement
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisitions Specialist
Sequoia Biotech Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisitions Specialist
Sequoia Biotech Consulting
03.2020 - 01.2022
Accounting & Finance Recruiter
Proven Recruiting
06.2019 - 03.2020
Recruiter
Franklin Professional Associates
03.2018 - 05.2019
Inside Sales Account Executive
Automatic Data Processing
04.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Bridgewater State University
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