Cynthia Salazar
East Northport
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator with background in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies. Demonstrated skills in talent acquisition, applicant screening, and interview facilitation. Known for strength in building strong relationships, contributing to team success, and improving recruitment processes. Previous roles have led to increased efficiency in hiring practices and enhanced candidate experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Elecnor Hawkeye
Hauppauge
10.2022 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for high-priority roles across multiple departments.
- Streamlined candidate pipeline management, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles by 25%.
- Spearheaded innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging job boards and social media platforms to attract top talent.
- Partnered with hiring managers to develop and execute tailored recruitment plans.
- Oversaw pre-employment screening, including background checks and drug screenings.
- Coordinated new-hire onboarding to ensure a seamless and positive employee experience.
- Supported Payroll operations, including processing and verifying union-paid employee wages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
HR Mortgage Company Recruiter
Madison Mortgage Services Inc.
Manhasset
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Led high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for critical roles across multiple departments, from requisition creation through offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Enhanced candidate quality by implementing targeted sourcing strategies and employee referral programs, resulting in stronger pipelines and faster placements.
- Authored clear, detailed job descriptions to improve candidate screening efficiency and alignment with hiring manager needs.
- Conducted engaging new employee orientations that ensured thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes through BambooHR, creating a seamless employee experience and maintaining compliance.
- Partnered with Payroll to support union-paid employees, ensuring accurate wage processing and adherence to labor agreements.
Human Resource and Payroll Manager
Target Temporaries Inc.
Melville
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Directed and coordinated human resource activities, including recruitment, compensation, and regulatory compliance.
* Managed employee benefits programs, processing claims and conducting educational sessions.
* Maintained payroll and benefits for a large, multi-location workforce, minimizing financial discrepancies.
* Resolved employee relations issues and conducted thorough internal investigations.
Staffing Coordinator
Target Temporaries Inc.
Melville
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Designed and implemented cost-effective sourcing strategies that reduced recruitment spend while consistently attracting top-tier talent across diverse roles.
- Leveraged Resource Tracking ATS to manage candidate pipelines, streamline workflows, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of qualified applicants.
- Thrived in a fast-paced environment, successfully filling urgent, high-volume staffing orders of 20–30 pickers/packers on short notice to meet client demands.
- Built and nurtured a proactive talent pipeline, maintaining a strong network of qualified candidates to accelerate hiring for high-priority openings.
- Partnered with hiring managers to lead structured interview and selection processes, improving quality of hire and reducing time-to-fill for critical positions.
- Enhanced onboarding programs for new hires, creating a seamless transition that boosted employee engagement and strengthened retention outcomes.
Education
Certified Associate In Project Managemen - Project Management
Project Management Institute
07.2025 - 09.2025
Walt Whitman High School
South Huntington, NYSkills
- Project management
- Candidate sourcing
- Employee onboarding
- Recruitment strategy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Employment law
- HR policies and procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Associate In Project Managemen - Project Management
Project Management Institute
07.2025 - 09.2025
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Elecnor Hawkeye
10.2022 - Current
HR Mortgage Company Recruiter
Madison Mortgage Services Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resource and Payroll Manager
Target Temporaries Inc.
08.2014 - 07.2020
Staffing Coordinator
Target Temporaries Inc.
03.2008 - 08.2014
Walt Whitman High School