Craig Brusseler
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Professional with expertise in optimizing recruitment processes and improving candidate quality. Achievements include implementing innovative technology to streamline hiring practices and building strong relationships that enhance company culture. Proficient in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and fostering diversity and inclusion. Focused on driving organizational success through effective leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Teachers Federal Credit Union
Hauppauge, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies aligned with growth, production, and operational objectives within regulated mortgage and banking environments.
- Oversee recruitment and talent mapping for critical roles including Mortgage Loan Officers, Business Development Managers, Financial Services Representatives, Loan Processors, Underwriters, Compliance, and Operation.
- Direct full-cycle recruitment from executive intake through offer approval, ensuring adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and fair lending and employment regulations.
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, translating business initiatives such as branch expansion, loan volume growth, and market entry into scalable hiring strategies.
- Drive proactive sourcing and pipeline development for high-impact and revenue-generating roles through industry networks, targeted outreach, and referral programs.
- Optimize recruitment operations, metrics, and governance to improve time-to-fill, hiring quality, and candidate experience while protecting employer brand integrity.
Resume Coach/Career Counselor
Smithtown, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized one-on-one resume coaching to professionals across diverse industries.
- Counseled clients on how to best utilize social media platforms to network professionally.
- Assessed clients' skills, interests, and values to craft tailored job search strategies.
- Coached clients on effective communication of qualifications during interview processes.
- Maintained current knowledge of labor market trends and educational opportunities.
- Provided referrals for additional support services when necessary.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Hearst Media
New York, NY
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced recruitment efficiency by cultivating candidate relationships across multiple channels.
- Sourced candidates, created job postings, conducted interviews, and extended employment offers.
- Guided strategic decisions by analyzing trends in turnover, attrition, hiring practices, and compensation.
- Aligned compensation packages with organizational goals through collaboration with HR and executives.
- Optimized digital talent acquisition through an enterprise-wide LinkedIn strategy and team training.
- Refined talent acquisition strategies by developing key performance metrics with data insights.
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.
Sr. Global Recruitment Manager-BPO
eClerx
New York, NY
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed pre-hire assessment and interview process across diverse roles, streamlining recruitment, and improving efficiency.
- Created and implemented targeted marketing strategies and university partnerships, enhancing candidate engagement and employer brand.
- Implemented and 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, NY
06.2005 - 07.2016
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved talent identification and recruitment outcomes.
- Led talent acquisition team to exceed budget goals through innovative sourcing techniques.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine evaluation processes, enhancing recruitment results.
- Maintained database of approved vendors, including contact details and pricing structures.
HR Generalist/Sr. Recruiter
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
New York, NY
12.2000 - 06.2005
- Provided HR support across six functional areas, including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compensation, compliance, and policy implementation.
- Recruited and hired 200+ exempt and non-exempt employees annually, reducing average time-to-fill by 35% through improved sourcing strategies and collaboration with hiring managers.
- Conducted detailed analysis of applicant data, leading to a 15% increase in quality-of-hire through improved screening of resumes, assessments, reference checks, and background verifications.
Education
Business Management - undefined
Nassau Community College
Human Resource Management - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Recruiting Law Certificate - undefined
Cornell University
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Candidate sourcing and engagement
- Recruitment marketing
- Recruitment metrics and analytics
- Compensation negotiation
- Forecasting and planning
- ATS optimization
- Executive Recruitment
- Project management skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Employer branding efforts
- Vendor oversight
- Resource allocation strategies
Additional Information
Proficient in ORC Recruitment Systems, UKG, JazzHR, iCIMS, BrassRing ATS. Experienced with BambooHR and PeopleSoft HRIS Systems, Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), 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 Specialist (Contract)
Teachers Federal Credit Union
08.2025 - Current
Resume Coach/Career Counselor
10.2024 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Hearst Media
02.2022 - 09.2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
Northwell Health System
09.2021 - 01.2022
Sr. Global Recruitment Manager-BPO
eClerx
11.2016 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Manager
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
06.2005 - 07.2016
HR Generalist/Sr. Recruiter
Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision)
12.2000 - 06.2005
Business Management - undefined
Nassau Community College
Human Resource Management - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Recruiting Law Certificate - undefined
Cornell University