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Ernst Novembre

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Strategic HR and Talent Acquisition Professional with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and HR operations. Expertise in designing data-driven hiring strategies, streamlining recruitment processes, and fostering inclusive workplaces. Proficient in optimizing ATS and HRIS systems, managing vendor relationships, and driving organizational objectives through strategic HR initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Recruiter

TransForce Group Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed the full-cycle recruitment process from job postings, sourcing & Screenings to onboarding for the group ensuring a high touch seamless candidates experience
  • Developed hiring strategies, optimized workforce planning, tracked recruitment metrics, trained hiring managers to enhance interview outcomes, partnered with HR on retention and career development initiatives and launched a successful referral program
  • Employer Branding: Spearheaded employer branding initiatives, including developing compelling recruitment campaigns and social media strategies, resulting in high-quality applicants and company visibility
  • Talent Pipeline Management: Built and maintained a robust talent pipeline for future hiring needs while leading a high-performing recruitment team
  • Managed Service Provider Coordination: Oversaw MSP relationships to streamline talent acquisition, ensured compliance with SLAs, and optimized vendor performance
  • Collaborative Hiring: Collaborated with hiring managers to understand role requirements and create tailored recruitment plans, enhancing candidate fit
  • Human Resources Partnership: Supported employee relations, compliance, and performance management to align HR functions with organizational objectives

Operations Supervisor | Driver Recruiter

TransForce Group Inc.
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Recruited CDL drivers through ATS, social media, job boards, and partnerships with CDL schools
  • Managed end-to-end driver recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, compliance checks, onboarding, and placement
  • Utilized Vendor Management System, VMS to track and analyze vendor performance and enhance the quality of submitted candidates
  • Managed key client accounts, acting as a primary point of contact to ensure fulfillment of staffing requirements and maintaining client satisfaction
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with external clients, ensuring optimal satisfaction
  • Supported HR functions, including drivers’ timekeeping, benefits management, and other related tasks

Healthcare Recruiter

Cross Country Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Sourced and placed nurses (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) through Bullhorn (ATS), referrals, and targeted outreach, meeting client staffing needs effectively
  • Managed end-to-end healthcare recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, background checks, onboarding, and placement
  • Built a strong candidate pipeline, ensuring consistent staffing solutions for healthcare facilities

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Encompass
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Led full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and assisting in hiring decisions
  • Provided training to improve recruiting effectiveness and streamline HR processes
  • Sourced candidates through referrals, job boards, fairs, Career Source, ATS, and professional networks like LinkedIn
  • Developed job descriptions, interview questions, and selection criteria in coordination with hiring managers
  • Reduced employee turnover from 67% to 40%, with a target of 20%, through strategic HR initiatives
  • Supported additional HR functions, including leave management, terminations, employment verification, benefits, disciplinary actions, investigations, and training, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks, talent management, policy updates, and employee development
  • Generated HR reports for executive meetings, supporting data-driven workforce decisions
  • Built a strong talent pipeline by organizing job fairs, recruitment events, and maintaining accurate recruitment records

Navy Recruiter, HR and Operations Manager

United States NAVY
05.2010 - 12.2020
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to recruit top candidates from diverse talent pools aligned with Navy requirements
  • Conducted full-cycle military recruiting, including sourcing, fitness screening, drug testing, background checks, and ASVAB administration
  • Ensured new recruits’ safety and readiness before Boot Camp to meet military staffing goals
  • Managed flight deck and hangar deck operations, overseeing the safe processing of 300+ flights over four years
  • Directed daily operations of a unit of 85 Sailors, ensuring safety, efficiency, and mission readiness
  • Supported Sailors with HR-related functions, including reenlistment, transfers, promotions, training, and safety procedures

Education

Master of Business Administration -

American Military University
West Virginia, VA
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

American Military University
West Virginia, VA
01.2019

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Talent Sourcing
  • Talent Pipeline Development and Management
  • Team Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Managed Service Provider (MSP)
  • Vendor Management System (VMS)
  • Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • HRIS (ADP workforce now, Basic Workday, Bullhorn, Tentstreet, Erecruit, Paylocity, JazzHR)
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Retention
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Employer Branding

Certification

  • Human Resources Management, Florida Atlantic University
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of South Florida
  • Getting Talent Back to Work, SHRM Foundation
  • Employing Abilities at Work, SHRM Foundation
  • Veterans at Work, SHRM Foundation
  • Workday Basics Series, Workday University
  • Workday in Action Series, Workday University

Timeline

Corporate Recruiter

TransForce Group Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2024

Operations Supervisor | Driver Recruiter

TransForce Group Inc.
04.2021 - 03.2022

Healthcare Recruiter

Cross Country Healthcare
12.2020 - 04.2021

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Encompass
05.2019 - 11.2020

Navy Recruiter, HR and Operations Manager

United States NAVY
05.2010 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

American Military University

Master of Business Administration -

American Military University
Ernst Novembre