Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professionals and a diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
NVA Compassion First Pets
, NJ
11.2019 - Current
Manage, lead and support a recruiting team of 5.
Screens, selects and schedules candidates to interview. Makes selection recommendations and decisions for new employees and extends employment offers to candidates.
Act as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
Identify and create recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Inspiring-Decisions
International
07.2010 - 11.2018
Provided new and potential hires with essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
Filled open positions using proactive and creative methods to locate and attract quality talent.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Implemented improvements to reduce company outsourcing costs.
Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Negotiated International contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses, like, obtaining Visa's employee fights and accommodations while working and living abroad.
Sr. Recruiter
Cablevision
Bronx , NY
02.2009 - 07.2009
Managed the talent acquisition process from full-cycle recruitment to qualified candidate hire.
Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Verified applicant references and employment details.
Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
Developed relationships with college campus representatives, community leaders, organizations, chapters and clubs to connect and build a diverse candidates pool.
HR Generalist/Recruiter Specialist
Howard Johnsons Hotels/Restaurant
Stamford, CT
04.2003 - 01.2009
Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
Conducted initial interviews, pre-screening and assessments, reference /background checks and monthly orientations.
Cultivated in-depth understanding of Hospitality trends and hiring desires.
Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
Processed new hires, transfers and separations.
Documented and updated job descriptions as well as implemented wage surveys.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.1998
Skills
Exceptional People Skills
Labor Relations Coordination
Accident Investigations
Dispute Mediation
Hiring Trends and Analysis
Mx of Hard and Soft Skills
Negotiation Tactics
Marketing, Sales, Communication, Branding and Strategy
Forecasting Employment Needs
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Senior Manager of Partnership at Compassion de México, A.C. (Compassion International Branch-Latin American Region)Senior Manager of Partnership at Compassion de México, A.C. (Compassion International Branch-Latin American Region)