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Edwina Thomas
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Queens,NY
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
I have a solid background in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, where I have gained extensive experience in recruiting, onboarding, and talent management. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong understanding of strategic workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management. My expertise includes sourcing top talent, building relationships with hiring managers, conducting interviews, and ensuring seamless integration of new hires into the company culture. I am passionate about aligning recruitment strategies with business goals to drive organizational success and foster a positive work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Publicis Groupe
02.2007 - Current
- Supported talent acquisition teams by managing candidate pipelines, coordinating interviews, and facilitating recruitment processes for multiple departments
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers and department leaders to understand staffing needs and create targeted recruiting strategies
- Assisted in job posting, candidate sourcing, and screening resumes to identify top talent for various roles across the company
- Managed interview scheduling, candidate communications, and pre-employment procedures, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience
- Coordinated onboarding logistics for new hires, including document preparation, scheduling, and orientation coordination
- Maintained recruitment reports, tracking metrics such as candidate progress, time-to-hire, and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by ensuring equitable and unbiased recruitment practices
- Utilized recruitment tools and platforms to track candidates and streamline hiring workflows
Project Manager / On-Site Recruiter
WPP, Wavemaker
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for multiple high-volume projects, partnering with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Coordinated interviews, scheduled candidate meetings, and facilitated a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Led project management efforts, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables for recruitment campaigns and initiatives
- Worked closely with internal teams to ensure that hiring goals and objectives were met in a timely manner, and that all recruitment efforts aligned with the company's business needs
- Conducted candidate sourcing, resume screening, and phone interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit
- Served as the on-site point of contact for recruitment, ensuring smooth communication between hiring managers, candidates, and the HR department
- Managed recruitment metrics and reporting, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring costs
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies and industry contacts to expand the talent pool
- Collaborated with team members to create job descriptions, manage candidate pipelines, and streamline the recruitment process for multiple departments
Staff Recruiter
The Corcoran Group Real Estate
04.2003 - 02.2005
- Led full-cycle recruitment efforts for real estate agents and administrative staff, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create targeted recruitment strategies for various roles within the organization
- Managed job postings on job boards and internal platforms, ensuring accurate and attractive job descriptions to attract top talent
- Conducted resume screenings and phone interviews, assessing candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the company
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews for both hiring managers and candidates, ensuring efficient and effective scheduling processes
- Assisted with onboarding processes, including new hire documentation, orientation, and integration into the company culture
Education
Bachelors - Organizational Management
12.2015
Skills
- Recruitment Tools
- Candidate Screening
- Onboarding
- HR Systems
- Data Management
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Technical
- Typing
- Onboarding coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
- Screening resumes
- Data-driven decision making
- Recruitment marketing
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate sourcing
- Background checks
- Reference checks
- Applicant tracking systems
- Offer negotiation
- Fee collection
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Managed client contracts
- Building partnerships
- Facilitating auditions
- Persuasive sales techniques
- Interview scheduling
- Global recruitment
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate tracking
- Talent management
- Recruitment planning
- Recruitment
Personal Information
Relocation: Relocating
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Publicis Groupe
02.2007 - Current
Project Manager / On-Site Recruiter - WPP, Wavemaker
03.2005 - 01.2007
Staff Recruiter - The Corcoran Group Real Estate
04.2003 - 02.2005
Ashford University - Bachelors, Organizational Management
Certification
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - American Payroll Association.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute.
- Succession Planning Specialist – TalentGuard or similar organizations.
- Talent Acquisition Strategist (TAS) - The Association for Talent Acquisition Solutions.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 16 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Paycor
ADP
Gusto
Paylocity
Microsoft Applications
NetSuite
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Mac OS
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