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Elizabeth Nicholson

Summary

Professional with strong background in talent acquisition, skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier candidates. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting quickly to changing recruitment needs. Demonstrates expertise in candidate assessment, relationship building, and strategic hiring processes, consistently driving successful outcomes. Reliable and results-focused, delivering high standards in every aspect of recruitment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tufts University
05.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate resumes, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Develop and maintain applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Conduct telephone and Zoom interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Develop strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
  • Provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Create and distribute job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
  • Actively contribute to establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing targeted recruitment initiatives aimed at underrepresented groups.
  • Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on talent acquisition goals and objectives.
  • Manage complex candidate negotiations to ensure offers were competitive and met candidate expectations.
  • Maintain CRM for candidate pipelining.

Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tufts University
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed relationships with hiring managers to work on their recruitment needs.
  • Screened resumes and conducted interviews with candidates.
  • Made recommendations to hiring managers to move forward with candidates.
  • Carried out necessary checks for employment – background check, references, health screening etc.
  • Processed new hire paperwork.
  • Sourced candidates and maintained relationship through recruitment process.
  • Made salary recommendations to hiring managers, extended offers, negotiated salary with finalists.
  • Nominated for a 2022 Tufts University Distinction Award as part of the iCIMS implementation team.
  • Promoted to Talent Acquisition Specialist in 2023.

Sr/Human Resources Assistant

Tufts University
03.2017 - 02.2022
  • Drafted open positions to be advertised using Taleo
  • Scheduled phone and in-person interviews on behalf of Talent Acquisition Specialists and hiring managers
  • Answered email and telephone queries from applicants and employees, redirecting to other departments/colleagues where appropriate
  • Advertised positions on external websites, maintained relationships with external vendors
  • Position management using PeopleSoft, e.g., changed employee hours, title, department etc.
  • Fielded requests for administrative assistance sent through Salesforce
  • Worked on the annual Employee Recognition Awards and Distinction Awards
  • Covered the department reception, greeting visitors, answering phone calls etc.
  • Sent out university-wide Human Resources communications
  • Assisted with onboarding new HR staff
  • Active in the project to switch ATS from Taleo to iCIMS
  • Talent Acquisition training, including managing a portfolio of open positions; meeting with hiring managers to discuss recruitment strategy, scheduling check-ins with managers, screening resumes, conducting phone/Zoom screens, dispositioning candidates in Taleo
  • Promoted to Senior HR Assistant in June 2019

Bookseller

Barnes and Noble
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Processed online and telephone orders from customers.
  • Dealt with in-store and telephone queries.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired titles, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Recruited members and processing membership paperwork.
  • Contributed to a welcoming store atmosphere by engaging with customers and sharing personal insights on various titles.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through active listening, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.

Recruitment Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for carrying out recruitment checks for all apprentices, domestic workers and catering staff for STH.
  • Liaised with different departments within the hospital to map out recruitment needs.
  • Complied with NHS employment standards and UK employment laws.
  • Prepared job vacancies to be advertised.
  • Conducted face to face meetings with candidates.
  • Helped to run recruitment days/assessment sessions and open days.
  • Dealt with phone and email queries from managers and candidates.
  • Updated recruitment systems, including recruitment trackers.
  • Created contracts for new employees.
  • Dealt with high volume of candidates, often 50-70 candidates at a time.
  • Progressed from a band 2 to a band 3 Recruitment Assistant.

Recruitment Consultant

Hunter North
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Recruitment of IT professionals.
  • Primarily responsible for working on the North American market when the company expanded its interests.
  • Worked on the German market and set up the Swiss market.
  • Liaised with HR Managers at client companies to work on their recruitment needs.
  • Contacted companies to acquire new business.
  • Identified appropriate candidates for positions based on skills and experience.
  • Updated company records.
  • Organised interviews between clients and candidates.
  • Conducted phone interviews with candidates to identify experience and employment requirements.
  • Updated company social media accounts and website.
  • Negotiated terms of business with new clients.

Senior Caller

The Labour Party
12.2010 - 06.2012
  • Supervised team of communication agents, distributed work assignments, and monitored projects.
  • Management reporting on progress and team achievements.
  • Liaised with local councils to update information on new councillors after elections.
  • Prepared recruitment packs and conducted interviews for new staff.
  • Assisted with preparing materials for the annual conference.

Outbound Communications Agent

The Labour Party
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Telephone research and processed countrywide constituency voting preferences.
  • Database administration for new memberships and postal vote requests.
  • Telephone fundraising for 2010 General Election and annual local elections.
  • Promoted to Senior Caller in 2010.

Education

Master of Science - American History

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northumbria
Newcastle, UK

Skills

  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Recruitment
  • Recruitment planning
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Passive candidate engagement
  • Application screening
  • Relationship building
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Screening resumes

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Previous roles as an intern at historical organisations, collating and recording historical documents in databases, temporary work in data entry at Rolls Royce, and employment in the retail industry in a charity shop and department store.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tufts University
05.2023 - Current

Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tufts University
02.2022 - 05.2023

Sr/Human Resources Assistant

Tufts University
03.2017 - 02.2022

Bookseller

Barnes and Noble
11.2016 - 02.2017

Recruitment Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
03.2016 - 09.2016

Recruitment Consultant

Hunter North
08.2013 - 09.2014

Senior Caller

The Labour Party
12.2010 - 06.2012

Outbound Communications Agent

The Labour Party
01.2010 - 12.2010

Master of Science - American History

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Northumbria

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