Felicia Duke
Frisco,TX
Summary
Experienced recruiting leader well-versed in finding qualified candidates to close workforce gaps. Proficient in both offline and online recruitment strategies. Desiring a long-term position with the opportunity to grow with the team. Versatile Recruitment Lead with 11 years of experience working with company contacts to secure qualified staff. Well-versed in business operations, administrative management requirements and relationship-building strategies. Motivated team player possessing outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Experience includes but not limited to finance, technology, engineering and aero space.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Partner
Resource Solutions
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Stakeholder management
- Reviewed job descriptions and identified recruitment needs.
- Analyzed data from surveys or reports to identify areas of improvement in the recruitment process.
- Developed strong partnerships with external recruiters and agencies to source top talent.
- Lead team meetings to share updates regarding open positions and progress made towards filling them.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Developed a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
- Created offer letters, negotiated salaries, and managed onboarding processes for new hires.
- Provided guidance on compensation packages, benefits, relocation packages.
- Collaborated with hiring teams to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
- Monitored industry trends related to sourcing strategies, recruitment techniques.
- Partnered in spearheading global training and development program
Senior Operations Recruiter
AMS
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Researched emerging trends in recruitment technology and techniques.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.
- Managed employee referrals program including tracking progress and awarding incentives.
- Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Senior Recruiter
People Scout
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract qualified job applicants.
- Created and maintained relationships with potential candidates and hiring managers.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in Applicant Tracking System.
- Identified, screened, interviewed, and evaluated potential candidates for open positions.
- Provided guidance and advice to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Conducted background checks on new hires to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with Human Resources team to develop competitive compensation packages for new hires.
- Prepared reports on recruitment activities such as number of interviews conducted, cost per hire.
- Managed onboarding process for newly hired employees including orientation, training, paperwork.
- Analyzed current recruiting processes and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices when interviewing candidates.
- Developed creative sourcing strategies to reach passive job seekers.
- Organized pre-employment assessments such as aptitude tests or skills evaluations.
- Coached hiring managers on how to effectively evaluate candidate qualifications.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Researched and discovered new channels to seek candidates.
- Performed background checks on chosen candidates before hiring.
- Generated talent pipeline for recruiting needs by [Action].
- Worked with external recruitment agencies to attract and hire qualified specialists.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and develop job descriptions.
Recruiter
Randstad Sourceright
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.
- Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Washington, DCSkills
- Management Consulting
- Procedure Compliance
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Conflict Resolution
- Written Communication
- Training Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Recruitment Management
Timeline
Senior Recruitment Partner
Resource Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Senior Operations Recruiter
AMS
07.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Recruiter
People Scout
01.2018 - 07.2021
Recruiter
Randstad Sourceright
04.2013 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Strayer University