Craig Brusseler
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and recruitment process optimization. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals. Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces through thoughtful hiring practices. Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager with experience in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning and employer branding. Strengths lie in relationship building, candidate sourcing, and technology utilization to streamline hiring processes. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency of recruitment systems, higher quality candidate pools and a positive company culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Manager
Hearst Corporation
New York, USA
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Cultivated and nurtured candidate relationships across a wide array of channels, driving significant improvements in recruitment efficiency and engagement
- Presented top-tier candidates, enhancing hiring manager satisfaction and accelerating the selection process
- Partnered with HR and executive teams to align compensation packages with organizational goals, ensuring competitive and equitable offers
- Managed the Oracle Recruiting Cloud platform, overseeing the seamless integration of processes from job requisition through to candidate onboarding
- Spearheaded the enterprise-wide LinkedIn strategy, training recruitment teams to leverage the platform's full potential, thereby enhancing Hearst's digital talent acquisition capabilities
- Developed and analyzed key performance metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition strategies and inform high-level decision-making
- Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and HR teams, aligning compensation packages to meet both organizational objectives and candidate expectations
- Streamlined the end-to-end candidate experience, from initial contact to onboarding, driving efficiency gains and improving hiring manager satisfaction
- Led strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing talent acquisition workflows, resulting in improved recruitment outcomes and elevated employer branding
Talent Acquisition Manager
Northwell Health System
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed staff assignments and provided strategic guidance in the development of comprehensive sourcing plans and initiatives, while effectively managing complex cases involving adverse background checks.
- Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders, offering expert counsel on staffing solutions and driving operational excellence in talent acquisition.
- Analyzed market trends and cultural dynamics to design and execute targeted attraction strategies, resulting in a diverse and highly qualified candidate pool.
- Mentored and developed Talent Acquisition team members, ensuring their professional growth and alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Led full-cycle recruitment efforts, implementing advanced sourcing strategies that enhanced candidate quality, reduced time-to-hire, and contributed to overall recruitment efficiency.
Senior Recruitment Manager GlobalOnShore-BPO
eClerx
New York, USA
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Led candidate screening and final interviews across diverse roles, streamlining recruitment processes and improving efficiency
- Developed and implemented targeted marketing strategies and university partnerships, enhancing candidate engagement and employer brand
- Analyzed recruitment metrics, providing data-driven insights to optimize sourcing ROI, time-to-hire, and process efficiency
- Spearheaded cost-effective sourcing initiatives, including military and college career fairs, to build robust talent pipelines for immediate hiring needs
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration within HR to launch a new contact center, ensuring seamless talent acquisition and operational success
Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Manager
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
New York, USA
06.2005 - 07.2016
- Ensured strict compliance with Affirmative Action and EEO regulations, upholding legal and organizational standards
- Implemented strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced talent identification, yielding measurable improvements in recruitment outcomes
- Led the talent acquisition team, exceeding budgetary goals through innovative sourcing techniques and optimized ATS utilization
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to refine talent identification and evaluation processes, driving stronger recruitment results
- Directed the strategy for internal hiring, training, and mentoring, significantly improving team performance and talent management capabilities
Senior Recruiter/Sourcing Specialist
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
New York, USA
12.2000 - 06.2005
- Sourced, interviewed, and hired candidates for high-volume exempt and non-exempt positions, collaborating with hiring managers to develop cost-effective recruitment strategies
- Led employee meetings such as New Employee Orientation and benefit enrollment sessions, ensuring smooth communication of policies and programs
- Provided guidance on complex policy issues, including FMLA/nonFMLA, personal leaves, and disability matters
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration within HR to launch a new contact center, ensuring seamless talent acquisition and operational success
Education
Business Management -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New YorkHuman Resource Management -
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, New YorkRecruiting Law Certificate -
Cornell University
Melville, NYSkills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
- Recruitment Marketing
- Recruitment Metrics and Analytics
- Compensation Alignment & Negotiation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Forecasting
- ATS Optimization (Oracle Recruiting Cloud)
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Initiatives
- Project management
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Employer Branding
- Employee Development & Mentorship
- Oversee vendors
- Resource allocation
Continued Education
10/01/23, Present, Actively advancing HR expertise through LinkedIn seminars, engaging directly with influential thought leaders and industry experts., Continuously applying the latest HR trends, strategies, and best practices to refine skills and stay ahead of industry shifts.
Additional Information
Proficient in ORC Recruitment Systems, JazzHR, iCIMS, BrassRing, and Webhire ATS, Experienced with BambooHR and PeopleSoft HRIS Systems, Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Developed and proctored ATS Manager Training programs, significantly improving recruitment efficiency., Created Cablevision/Altice's Career Site, Job Preview Video, Physical Assessment, and Pre-Hire Testing programs, enhancing the candidate experience., Designed and maintained New Hire Survey Programs, gathering actionable feedback to optimize onboarding processes., Certified in Critical Thinking and Behavioral Interviewing, ensuring thorough and effective candidate assessment and selection.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Manager
Hearst Corporation
02.2022 - 09.2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
Northwell Health System
09.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Recruitment Manager GlobalOnShore-BPO
eClerx
11.2016 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Manager
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
06.2005 - 07.2016
Senior Recruiter/Sourcing Specialist
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
12.2000 - 06.2005
Business Management -
Nassau Community College
Human Resource Management -
St. Joseph's College
Recruiting Law Certificate -
Cornell University
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