Senior HR professional offering 15+ years recruiting, management experience and development of high-performing teams through recruitment, training, organizational development and evaluation of performance. Strong record of accomplishment working with senior managers in building organization to meet performance goals. Strong background in directing hiring practices, and working with executive team to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Advisor (Remote)
Lipton Teas and Infusions (through Randstad)
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
08.2022 - 06.2023
Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting most qualified candidates.
Posted positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool.
Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Associate Director Talent Acquisition
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Mount Laurel, NJ
10.2021 - 05.2022
Established and oversaw recruiting department with 11 member staff, including Sr. Recruiters, Corporate Recruiters and Recruiting Admin.
Designed and executed talent acquisition strategies to enhance organization visibility in key recruiting markets.
Consulted with hiring managers to further understand business requirements and inform pipeline development.
Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Mount Laurel, NJ
01.2020 - 10.2021
Oversaw team of 5 direct reports
Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
Consulted with hiring managers to further understand business requirements and inform pipeline development.
Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
Encouraged internal employee growth by focusing on talent within organization.
Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.
Recruiting Supervisor
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Mount Laurel, NJ
07.2019 - 01.2020
Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
Senior Recruiter
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Mount Laurel, NJ
08.2017 - 07.2019
Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Recruiter
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2016 - 08.2017
Utilized internal recruiting systems to record, update and track all candidate progress.
Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
HR Business Partner
Amerihealthnj
Cranbury, NJ
07.2013 - 08.2016
Served as link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
Conducted employee relations investigations into safety complaints, allegations of harassment and civil rights issues.
Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Oversaw recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new company staff.
Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
Identified staff vacancies to quickly recruit, interview and select applicants to fill positions.
Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
Oversaw overall talent acquisition and interview, selection and termination processes in terms of project-related labor and budget needs.
Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
Skills
Candidate Searching
Employee Hiring
Decision Making
Applicant Qualification
Networking and Partnership Development
Recruitment Management
Building Partnerships
Microsoft Office
Sound Judgment
Staffing Agency Coordination
Employee and Applicant Assessment
Employment Data Tracking
In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
Remote Conferencing and Communication
Temporary and Seasonal Employees
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Advisor (Remote)
Lipton Teas and Infusions (through Randstad)
08.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Director Talent Acquisition
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
10.2021 - 05.2022
Talent Acquisition Manager
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
01.2020 - 10.2021
Recruiting Supervisor
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
07.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Recruiter
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
08.2017 - 07.2019
Recruiter
PHH Mortgage Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2017
HR Business Partner
Amerihealthnj
07.2013 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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